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Jefferson 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.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
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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 o...

At a standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers roughly 162 square feet at the thinner end of that range. Measure your bed length by width, decide if you want 2 or 3 inches for drainage and coverage, then order in full cubic yards to avoid a thin, uneven finish. Most foundation borders and downspout aprons in Jefferson run somewhere between 1 and 4 yards depending on the run.

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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Jefferson Landscape Rock Delivery

Jefferson 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.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
Google Review

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...

At a standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers roughly 162 square feet at the thinner end of that range. Measure your bed length by width, decide if you want 2 or 3 inches for drainage and coverage, then order in full cubic yards to avoid a thin, uneven finish. Most foundation borders and downspout aprons in Jefferson run somewhere between 1 and 4 yards depending on the run.

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 Jefferson Folks

4.7
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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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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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Landscaping fabric underneath is what makes this a decade install instead of a fight with weeds pushing through clay. Edging material keeps rock from migrating into the lawn, and a lot of Jefferson customers add a run of mulch in the actual planting beds so rock handles the foundation line while organic material feeds the soil where plants need it.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Jefferson's red clay compacts hard when wet, so lay landscaping fabric before the rock goes down rather than after, and tuck the fabric edges under existing edging so runoff does not wash clay up through seams. Skipping fabric here means rock sinks into the clay within a couple seasons and you lose depth and drainage exactly where you need it most, right along foundations.

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Rock does not decompose but it does trap leaves, and Jefferson's oak and hickory cover means fall leaf litter will sit on top of rock beds instead of breaking into them. Plan to blow or rake beds clear a few times each fall, otherwise decomposing leaf matter builds a thin soil layer on top of the rock and you will start seeing weed seedlings root in that layer within a year or two.

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Buying the full cubic yard amount up front costs less in delivery trips than ordering twice, and since this is a one time install rather than an annual refresh like mulch, it is worth sizing the order generously the first time. Pair rock along foundations and downspouts with mulch in actual planting beds, that split uses each material where it performs best instead of over relying on one for the whole yard.

Decorative Stone in Jefferson

Jefferson sits on heavy red clay that drains slowly and holds water right up against foundations, which is exactly where rock outperforms mulch. With first frost landing mid November and a long growing season before that, homeowners here are often fighting weeds and erosion along downspouts and slopes into fall. Rock over fabric stops that cycle for good instead of needing a spring reset like bark mulch does. It is a common choice for the low maintenance beds you see around newer builds near the Crawford W. Long Museum area, where clay soil makes plant beds harder to keep tidy without a hard barrier.

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 Jefferson's clay soil or will it just sink in over time?

It works well as long as you install fabric first. Red clay compacts and holds moisture, so rock placed directly on bare clay can settle and sink within a few seasons. With fabric as a barrier the rock stays at its install depth and drains properly instead of working down into the subgrade.

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

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth. Measure the total length and width of your foundation bed, multiply for square footage, then divide by 162 and round up. Most Jefferson homes need somewhere between 2 and 5 yards depending on how much of the perimeter has beds.

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

Anytime outside of heavy rain stretches works, since rock does not depend on a growing season the way mulch does. Many people install between last frost in late March and first frost in mid November when the clay subgrade is easier to work and less muddy, but it is not a seasonal requirement like planting.

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Where will the delivery truck place the rock and do I need to prep anything?

The truck drops the load at the spot you specify at checkout, usually a driveway or the closest accessible point to your project. Clear a path wide enough for the truck and make sure the drop area will not block access you need during the day. Delivery timing is scheduled at checkout, not guaranteed to an exact window.

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Should I use rock or mulch around my house foundation in Jefferson?

Rock is the better call right against foundations and downspouts since it will not wash away, does not need yearly replacing, and handles standing water better on clay soil. Mulch is still worth using in actual planting beds where you want organic matter feeding the soil around root systems. Most yards here end up using both, split by function.

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