About this landscape rock

Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.

We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were o...

Landscape rock runs about 1.35 tons per cubic yard, and at a standard 2 inch install depth one cubic yard covers roughly 162 square feet. For a typical 300 square foot front bed, plan on close to 2 cubic yards at 2 inches, or a bit more if you want 3 inches of coverage for weed suppression near a foundation.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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About this landscape rock

Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.

We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were o...

Landscape rock runs about 1.35 tons per cubic yard, and at a standard 2 inch install depth one cubic yard covers roughly 162 square feet. For a typical 300 square foot front bed, plan on close to 2 cubic yards at 2 inches, or a bit more if you want 3 inches of coverage for weed suppression near a foundation.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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Choose your quantity

Adjust the quantity to match your project. One cubic yard covers about 100 to 160 square feet at a 2 to 3 inch depth.

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Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

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Sit back, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

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Landscaping fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade-long install instead of a rock garden full of volunteer weeds by next spring. Edging material keeps rock out of the lawn and off the driveway, especially useful on sloped Graham lots where runoff wants to carry loose stone downhill.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Graham's gravelly sandy loam already sheds water well, so rock beds here rarely need extra drainage prep, but low spots near downspouts still benefit from a shallow gravel base under the fabric. Lay landscape fabric before any rock goes down, since skipping it means weeds root straight into that loamy soil within a season and you will be pulling them out from between stones by midsummer.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The most common mistake in this area is treating rock like mulch and expecting it to feed the soil around plants. It never breaks down, so anything planted directly in rock beds needs its own irrigation and occasional fertilizer, since the rock itself contributes nothing but cover. Reserve rock for foundation lines and dry beds, not for plantings that want organic matter worked into the root zone.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Because this is a one time install rather than an annual refresh like bark mulch, it pays to size the order generously and add an extra half yard rather than run short mid project. Pair rock beds with a strip of matching material around downspouts and drainage swales so the whole property reads as one continuous, low maintenance system instead of patched together sections.

Decorative Stone in Graham

Graham sits on gravelly sandy loam that already drains well, so rock groundcover does not fight standing water the way it might in heavier clay soils. In the Cascade Foothills area, fall rains and wet winters mean organic mulch breaks down fast and needs regular topping off, but rock stays put through the wet season without washing or compacting. It is a strong match for front yard beds near the road, drip lines under eaves, and drainage runs around downspouts where water needs to move, not pool. Just know it traps falling conifer needles and leaves rather than absorbing them into the soil.

What Landscape Rock Is

Landscape rock is stone chosen for how it looks as much as what it does. River rock is smooth and rounded, decomposed granite is fine and packs firm underfoot. Both are sold by the cubic yard for beds, borders, paths, and dry creek beds.

River Rock vs Decomposed Granite

River rock stays loose and rolls, so it suits beds, borders, and drainage runs where it can sit in place. Decomposed granite compacts into a firm surface, so it suits paths, patios, and anywhere you will walk or roll a wheelbarrow.

Depth and Coverage

Spread river rock 2 to 3 inches deep over landscape fabric so it stays put and weeds stay down. Lay decomposed granite 3 to 4 inches deep, wet it, and compact it in lifts for a surface that sheds water instead of rutting.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Will landscape rock work with our soil here in Graham?

Yes, gravelly sandy loam is naturally well draining, which is exactly the kind of base rock groundcover needs. You will not fight standing water under the fabric the way you might in heavier clay soil elsewhere in the region, making rock a solid long term choice for beds and foundation lines.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 400 square foot bed?

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 400 square foot bed needs roughly 2.5 cubic yards. If you want 3 inches for better weed suppression near a foundation, plan closer to 3.5 cubic yards instead.

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When is the best time to install rock in Graham?

With a last frost around April 15 and first frost around November 3, spring and early fall both work well since the ground is workable and not frozen or saturated. Avoid installing right after heavy winter rains when soil is soft, since equipment and foot traffic can compact it under the fabric.

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Where will the rock be dropped and can your truck reach my property?

Delivery is scheduled at checkout and the load is placed at a clear driveway or curbside spot you designate. Given Graham's mix of rural roads and foothill driveways, make sure the drop area is free of low branches or tight turns, since a loaded truck needs reasonable clearance to place the material.

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Should I choose rock or bark mulch for a front yard bed here?

Rock is the better one time investment if you want a decade-long groundcover without annual refreshes, especially over fabric. Bark mulch feeds the soil and suits planting beds with shrubs or perennials, but it breaks down faster in Graham's wet winters and needs topping off, so the right choice depends on whether the bed is decorative or planted.

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