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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.
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One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go closer to 3 inches for better long term coverage. Measure your bed's length and width, multiply for square footage, then divide by 162 to get a rough cubic yard count at standard depth. For beds along a foundation or around downspouts, round up slightly since rock tends to settle into low spots over the first season.

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.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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Grand Rapids Landscape Rock Delivery

Grand Rapids Landscape Rock Delivery

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$132.00 per Yard
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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.
Fadi Nofal
Fadi Nofal
Google Review

I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to delivery was seamless and efficient. The mulch arrived exactly on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The color was r...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go closer to 3 inches for better long term coverage. Measure your bed's length and width, multiply for square footage, then divide by 162 to get a rough cubic yard count at standard depth. For beds along a foundation or around downspouts, round up slightly since rock tends to settle into low spots over the first season.

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.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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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 your delivery date

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

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Sit back and wait

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

From The Mouths of Grand Rapids Folks

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I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to...

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I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to delivery was seamless and efficient. The mulch arrived exactly on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The color was rich and consistent, and I received more than enough to complete my project with proper coverage and packing.

Customer service was equally outstanding. Communication was clear, and the team was responsive and professional throughout. It’s rare to find a company that delivers both a high-quality product and excellent service, but mulch mound did just that.

Highly recommended, and I wouldn’t hesitate to order from them again.

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Marie Pace

I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on...

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I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on time delivery, to perfect product placement was amazing. I needed more and I got it within 2 hours! I'm never doing this with bags again.

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We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. ...

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We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. We are impressed with the quality of the mulch, too! It is covering well - a great value!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade long install instead of a project you redo, so it is worth pairing with your order. Steel or aluminum edging keeps rock from migrating into the lawn during Michigan's freeze thaw cycles, and a few larger accent boulders can break up a flat bed without adding maintenance.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Grand Rapids' sandy loam, skip skimping on fabric prep. Lay heavy duty landscape fabric with overlapped seams before the rock goes down, and pin it well, because the sandy soil underneath will let rock settle and mix with dirt over time without a solid barrier. This is what separates a rock bed that still looks clean in year eight from one that needs weeding by year three.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see locally is installing rock right up against tree trunks or shrub bases without an air gap. Trapped moisture against bark during Michigan's wet springs and falling leaf litter that gets buried in the stone can invite rot and pests. Leave a few inches of bare mulch or open space around any live plant stems, and plan on blowing out leaves each fall since rock does not let them decompose in place.

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Rock is priced and moved by weight, and at 1.35 tons per cubic yard it is heavier than mulch, so consolidate your order into one delivery rather than several small ones if your project allows it. If you are covering a large front yard bed near a downspout, pairing rock with a buried drainage pipe extension during install saves you from redoing the bed later when erosion patterns show up.

Decorative Stone in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids sits on sandy loam that drains fast, which means rock beds here do not stay soggy the way they might on heavier clay soils, but that same drainage means fabric underneath is worth doing right the first time. With a first frost around October 1 and a last frost near May 10, this region gets real freeze thaw action, and loose rock over a solid base handles that movement better than mulch, which breaks down and needs topping off. Around the Gerald R. Ford Museum and older Furniture City neighborhoods you will see a lot of rock used along foundations and downspout runs where standing water used to be a problem. It is a common choice for front yard beds that homeowners want to set once and stop thinking about.

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 sink into my yard over time in Grand Rapids soil?

It can, if there is no fabric barrier underneath, because our sandy loam drains well but also lets rock work its way into the ground under repeated freeze thaw cycles. With landscape fabric installed first, rock stays on the surface and keeps its depth for years without disappearing into the dirt.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 300 square foot bed?

At a standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs just under 2 cubic yards. If you want the fuller 3 inch depth for better long term coverage, plan closer to 2.5 to 3 cubic yards for that same bed.

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What is the best time of year to install landscape rock here?

Late spring after the last frost around May 10 through early fall before October 1 is the easiest window, since the ground is workable and you are not fighting frozen soil. Rock itself is not seasonal or temperature sensitive to install, so timing is really about soil access, not the material.

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Can the delivery truck get the rock close to my backyard bed?

Trucks place material at your driveway or another accessible spot you specify, they generally cannot drive rock directly into fenced or narrow backyard areas. For beds farther from the drop point, plan on a wheelbarrow to move material the rest of the way, and clear a path before delivery day.

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Should I choose landscape rock or mulch for a bed near my foundation?

Rock is the better choice against foundations because it does not hold moisture against siding the way mulch can, and it is a one time install rather than an annual refresh. Mulch feeds the soil and suits planting beds where you want organic matter breaking down, but it is not built for the decade long permanence rock offers near a house.

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