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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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Landscape rock installs best at 2 to 3 inches deep, and one cubic yard covers roughly 162 square feet at that 2 inch depth. For a typical 300 square foot front bed you're looking at close to 2 cubic yards, more if you go toward the 3 inch side for better weed and erosion control on sloped Hazleton lots.

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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Hazleton Landscape Rock Delivery

Hazleton 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...

Landscape rock installs best at 2 to 3 inches deep, and one cubic yard covers roughly 162 square feet at that 2 inch depth. For a typical 300 square foot front bed you're looking at close to 2 cubic yards, more if you go toward the 3 inch side for better weed and erosion control on sloped Hazleton lots.

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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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 Hazleton 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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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 weedy mess in two seasons. Edging keeps it out of the lawn, especially useful on Hazleton's sloped yards where rock likes to migrate downhill. If any beds also get mulch for plants, keep the two materials separated by a clean edge so they don't mix over time.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

On Hazleton's sandy loam, grade and lightly compact the base before laying fabric and rock. Loose soil under a rock bed will let stone settle unevenly over a winter or two of freeze thaw, especially on sloped lots common around town. A firm, even base now saves you from re-leveling a bed years down the road, since this is meant to be a one time install, not something you redo every season.

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The biggest mistake with landscape rock here is skipping fabric to save a step. Without it, sandy loam works up through the stone within a couple seasons and you end up with mud showing through gray or tan rock. Fabric also stops rock from sinking into softer soil during Hazleton's wetter months. It's an extra hour of work that protects the whole point of choosing rock, which is not having to redo the bed.

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Rock traps falling leaves instead of breaking them down, which matters in a city with mature trees like Hazleton has around older neighborhoods. Plan on blowing or raking beds clear each fall, otherwise trapped leaf litter holds moisture against the stone and defeats the low-maintenance appeal. Pairing rock with mulch in planting pockets, rock elsewhere, lets you get organic matter where plants need it and permanence where they don't.

Decorative Stone in Hazleton

Hazleton's sandy loam drains fast, which is good news for rock beds since standing water and stone rarely mix well. At 1886 feet with a growing season that runs last frost May 10 to first frost October 7, freeze thaw cycles are real here, and loose sandy loam under rock can shift a bit over winter if it isn't graded and compacted first. Rock holds up better than organic mulch through Hazleton's wetter shoulder seasons, and it won't wash downhill the way bark mulch does on the Mountain City's sloped lots. It's a solid match for foundation beds and low-maintenance strips where you don't want to be out there every spring redoing things.

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 in Hazleton's clay-heavy winters or is our soil too different?

Hazleton's predominant soil is sandy loam, not heavy clay, and it actually drains well under rock beds. The main thing to watch is settling from freeze thaw cycles given our elevation near 1886 feet, so a compacted base before installing fabric and rock matters more than soil type here.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 200 square foot bed?

At the standard 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 200 square foot bed needs a little over 1 cubic yard. Round up to about 1.5 yards if you want a fuller 3 inch depth or extra coverage near edges.

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What time of year should I install rock in Hazleton?

Anytime between last frost in May and first frost in October works well, though many people prefer spring or early fall when the ground isn't waterlogged. Since this is a one time install rather than a seasonal refresh, timing is more about convenient weather for you than any strict planting window.

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Where will the truck place my rock delivery?

The load gets placed at the driveway, curb, or access point you specify when you schedule at checkout. Make sure there's clear room for the truck to maneuver, especially if you're on one of Hazleton's steeper streets, and have your unload area ready before delivery day.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for beds near my foundation?

Rock is the stronger choice against foundations since it won't hold moisture against the house the way organic mulch can, and it lasts years instead of needing an annual refresh. Save mulch for planting beds where you actually want organic matter breaking down into the soil over time.

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