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Hammond Landscape Rock Delivery

About this landscape rock

Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.
Donna Nedrow
Donna Nedrow
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Great service. We ordered topsoil from Mulch Mound and the best experience. Thank you so much!

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install for groundcover beds. For heavier coverage or areas that see more foot traffic, figure closer to 3 inches and adjust your yardage down accordingly. Measure your bed square footage first, then decide on depth, since rock is priced and delivered by the cubic yard rather than by the bag.

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 ton is approximately 2,000 pounds. Coverage varies by stone type and depth, but as a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 80-100 square feet at 2 inches deep.

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Hammond Landscape Rock Delivery

Hammond 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.
Donna Nedrow
Donna Nedrow
Google Review

Great service. We ordered topsoil from Mulch Mound and the best experience. Thank you so much!

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install for groundcover beds. For heavier coverage or areas that see more foot traffic, figure closer to 3 inches and adjust your yardage down accordingly. Measure your bed square footage first, then decide on depth, since rock is priced and delivered by the cubic yard rather than by the bag.

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 ton is approximately 2,000 pounds. Coverage varies by stone type and depth, but as a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 80-100 square feet at 2 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

3

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 Hammond Folks

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Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich

One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked ...

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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my order in for the next day online and they came right at 9 AM. The employee who dropped off the mulch did a great job, putting it right on the tarp I laid out, she even made sure none of it got on the yard and double checked the truck bed to make sure it all came out. The mulch was exactly what I needed and arrived right on time.

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Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper

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...

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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 on time, they were able to deliver in 48 hours, they were generous with the portion (we got 9 yards and it felt like a FULL nine yards!), the driver was polite! We have ordered from reputable places, and there is always a little trash in the mulch. The mulch we recv'd from Mulch Mound had barely any... we were pleasant surprised!!! Color was great! Not to mention - the price was competitive and LOWER than other mulch places around. We will use again !! Highly recommend! Thanks Mulch Mound!

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Landscape fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade-long install instead of a five-year one, since it blocks weeds from pushing through the clay below. Edging material keeps the stone contained along driveways and walkways, which matters more here than in sandier regions because clay soil shifts with the freeze thaw cycle. Some customers also order a topsoil or mulch delivery for planting beds that stay separate from the rock zones.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Hammond's clay, lay landscape fabric before the rock goes down, not after, and overlap the seams by at least six inches. Clay holds moisture longer than sandy soil, so without fabric, weeds root right through the rock within a season. Skipping this step is the single most common reason homeowners here end up redoing a rock bed within two or three years instead of getting the decade-long groundcover it is capable of.

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Rock traps leaves instead of breaking them down, which becomes obvious every October when Hammond's tree canopy drops leaves right around the first frost. Plan to blow or rake beds clear a few times through fall, otherwise trapped leaf litter holds moisture against the fabric and invites weed seed to settle in over winter, undoing the low maintenance benefit rock is supposed to offer.

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Rock is a one time material cost since it does not need annual replacement like mulch does, but that math only works if you size the order right the first time. Under ordering means a second delivery and a visible seam where old and new rock meet. Measure beds carefully before ordering, and round up slightly rather than short, since matching stone color exactly on a second order is not always possible.

Decorative Stone in Hammond

Hammond sits on heavy clay, and clay does not drain fast, which means organic mulch near foundations can stay wet and break down quicker than it should. Rock does not care about that moisture cycle, it sheds water and keeps its shape season after season. With the freeze thaw swing between an April 25 last frost and an October 13 first frost, a lot of Hammond properties see ground movement that pushes bark mulch around, but rock stays put under fabric. It is a common choice here for downspout zones and low maintenance beds where residents do not want to fight clay every spring.

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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How deep should I install landscape rock in Hammond clay soil?

2 to 3 inches is standard for groundcover beds. Clay soil beneath does not need extra depth for drainage the way sandy soil might, since rock's main job is coverage and weed suppression, not moisture management. Go with 2 inches over fabric for typical beds, 3 inches for areas with more foot traffic or slope.

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

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs just under 2 cubic yards. Round up to 2 yards to account for uneven ground and edging loss, better to have a little extra than run short mid project.

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When is the best time to install landscape rock in Hammond?

Anytime the ground isn't frozen or saturated works, but late spring after the April 25 last frost or early fall before the October 13 first frost tends to be easiest, since clay soil is neither frozen solid nor waterlogged from spring melt. Installing fabric on dry clay also makes a cleaner, longer lasting base.

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Where will the rock be dropped and do I need to move it myself?

Delivery is placed in your driveway or another spot you specify when you schedule at checkout. Moving it from there into beds is on the customer, so plan for wheelbarrow access or have help lined up, especially since rock is denser and heavier per yard than mulch or soil.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for beds near Wolf Lake Park area homes?

It depends on the bed's purpose. Rock is the better call for foundation lines and downspout areas where Hammond's clay already holds excess water, since it will not break down or feed that moisture. Mulch works better in planting beds where you want organic matter feeding the soil over time.

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