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

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most front yard beds and downspout aprons. Go to 3 inches in areas with heavier foot traffic or drainage flow, which drops coverage to around 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed square footage first, then divide by the coverage number for your target depth.

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 2,000 pounds of material. As a general guideline, one ton of rock covers roughly 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, depending on rock size and density.

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Johns Creek Landscape Rock Delivery

Johns Creek 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.
Rob H
Rob H
Google Review

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

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most front yard beds and downspout aprons. Go to 3 inches in areas with heavier foot traffic or drainage flow, which drops coverage to around 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed square footage first, then divide by the coverage number for your target depth.

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 2,000 pounds of material. As a general guideline, one ton of rock covers roughly 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, depending on rock size and density.

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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 Johns Creek 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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Fadi Nofal
Fadi Nofal

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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade long groundcover instead of a weed bed, so plan on that as a base layer. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the rock from migrating into the lawn during heavy rain, which matters given how much water Johns Creek clay sheds off during summer storms. A lot of customers pair rock beds with mulch in the planting beds that need organic matter, and rock in the strips that don't.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before the rock goes down, not after, and overlap seams by at least 6 inches. In Johns Creek's clay soil, skipping fabric means the rock slowly works its way into the mud over a season or two, especially in beds that hold water after our frequent summer thunderstorms. Fabric also stops clay from wicking up between the stones, which keeps the rock looking clean instead of muddy by year two.

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Rock traps leaf litter instead of breaking it down, which is a real issue near mature oaks and hickories common around Johns Creek's older neighborhoods. Plan to blow or rake leaves out of rock beds each fall before they mat down and hold moisture against the fabric. Left alone over a few seasons, that trapped organic matter becomes a growing medium for weeds right on top of your rock.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock beds pair well with mulch in adjacent planting beds where shrubs and perennials actually want organic matter breaking down into the clay. Use rock for the areas that don't need soil improvement, like downspout aprons, dry creek beds, and foundation strips, and save mulch dollars for beds where plants benefit from it. This split approach gets more functional coverage per yard ordered overall.

Decorative Stone in Johns Creek

Johns Creek clay holds water long after a storm, and that moisture works against wood mulch faster than most homeowners expect, especially in the shaded beds near mature hardwoods around Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Rock over landscape fabric sheds that water instead of holding it against foundations, which matters with our clay's tendency to swell and shrink through freeze thaw cycles down to the low 20s most winters. It also holds up through the long, humid growing season here without breaking down or needing a refresh. Good call for front yard groundcover beds that get full sun most of the day.

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 long does landscape rock actually last in Johns Creek yards before it needs replacing?

With fabric underneath, decorative rock functions as a groundcover for a decade or more with no annual refresh needed, unlike mulch. Our clay soil and freeze thaw cycles don't break the stone down. The main maintenance is clearing trapped leaves each fall so organic debris doesn't build up on top and start growing weeds.

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How many cubic yards 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 roughly 1.85 cubic yards, meaning most people order 2 yards. If you're going 3 inches deep for a high traffic area, plan on closer to 2.75 yards for the same footprint.

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What time of year is best to install rock in Johns Creek?

Late fall through early spring works well here, after leaf drop and before the heavy spring pollen and rain start, roughly between our first frost around November 5 and last frost around April 5. Installing before spring growth means less disruption to nearby plants and easier fabric placement without summer heat working against you.

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Can your truck get the rock close to my backyard beds?

Delivery is to a driveway or accessible spot you specify at checkout, since our trucks are full size and need clear space to unload safely. If your project is in the backyard, plan on wheelbarrow trips from the drop point, and let us know ahead of time if your driveway has tight clearance or a slope.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for my front beds?

Rock makes sense for downspout areas, foundation strips, and beds where you want a permanent, low-maintenance look without annual refresh. Mulch is better where you have shrubs or perennials that benefit from organic matter breaking into our clay soil over time. Many Johns Creek yards use both, rock in the high-drainage spots and mulch around actual plantings.

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