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Huntsville 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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
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Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for foundation borders and low-maintenance beds. For heavier coverage at 3 inches, figure closer to 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed in square feet, decide on depth, and that gets you to a yardage number fast.

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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Huntsville Landscape Rock Delivery

Huntsville 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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
Google Review

Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for foundation borders and low-maintenance beds. For heavier coverage at 3 inches, figure closer to 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed in square feet, decide on depth, and that gets you to a yardage number fast.

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 Huntsville Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Rob H
Rob H

Easy to order, great service, and great product. We enjoy the final look of a very neglected beds we inherited!

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scott fisher
scott fisher

I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as pro...

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I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as promised and place exactly where I asked. Excellent service! I will be ordering mulch next!

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Landscape fabric underneath is what makes this a decade-long install instead of a rock pile that grows weeds through it by next spring. Edging material keeps the rock from migrating into the lawn, especially on any grade near your foundation. A lot of Huntsville customers pair rock along the house with mulch in the planting beds further out, since the two materials solve different problems.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before the rock goes down, not after, and overlap the seams by several inches. In Huntsville's clay soil, skipping the fabric means the rock slowly works its way down into the mud over a couple of wet seasons, and by year three you are pulling stones out of soup instead of a clean bed.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock beds still need occasional maintenance, just not the kind mulch needs. Leaves and pine straw from oaks and pines around Huntsville collect in the gaps between stones and break down into a thin layer of soil that lets weed seeds take hold. Blow or rake the bed out once or twice a year, especially after leaf drop in November, to keep it looking like a clean install.

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If you are doing foundation beds on more than one side of the house, order the full yardage in one delivery instead of splitting it into smaller separate orders. It is easier to match stone color and size from a single batch, and one delivery of screened rock spreads the load cost across more square footage than two smaller ones would.

Decorative Stone in Huntsville

Huntsville's clay base does not drain fast, and rock beds set on top of that clay with fabric underneath handle the runoff better than mulch does after a heavy spring rain. In zone 7b you get real seasonal swings, and rock does not compact, wash out, or bleach out the way organic mulch does after a Rocket City summer. It is a common choice around foundations and downspouts here because it does not need replacing before the clay ever dries out underneath it. It just is not the right call for beds where you want to build soil over time.

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 Huntsville's clay soil without extra prep?

It works well over clay as long as you put landscape fabric down first. The fabric keeps the rock from sinking into the clay and stops the clay from working its way up between the stones. Skipping the fabric means more maintenance down the road as the two layers mix together after a few wet seasons.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a bed along my foundation?

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or roughly 108 square feet at 3 inches. Measure the length and width of your foundation bed, multiply for square footage, then divide by 162 or 108 depending on the depth you want.

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Is there a bad time of year to install rock in Huntsville?

No, since it is a one time install rather than a seasonal refresh, timing matters less than with mulch. That said, installing before the wetter spring months means the fabric and rock settle before heavy rain hits, so late winter or early spring is a reasonable window if you have a choice.

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Where will the delivery truck place the rock?

We drop the load at the driveway, curb, or other accessible spot you specify when you schedule delivery at checkout. Make sure the area is clear and reachable by a full size truck, and plan how you will move the rock from that spot to the bed itself.

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Should I use rock or mulch around my foundation?

Rock is the better fit against foundations and downspouts since it does not hold moisture against the house or need replacing every year or two. Mulch is better in planting beds where you want organic matter feeding the soil. Many Huntsville yards use both, rock tight to the house and mulch further out in the beds.

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