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Kalamazoo 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
Google Review

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

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, so a typical 300 square foot front bed runs close to 2 cubic yards. Going to 3 inches deep, which holds up better against wind and foot traffic, drops coverage to around 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed's length and width first, then decide on depth before ordering.

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 yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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Kalamazoo Landscape Rock Delivery

Kalamazoo Landscape Rock Delivery

4.7
137 reviews
$132.00 per Yard
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The best local landscape rock, without the guesswork.

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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 of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, so a typical 300 square foot front bed runs close to 2 cubic yards. Going to 3 inches deep, which holds up better against wind and foot traffic, drops coverage to around 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed's length and width first, then decide on depth before ordering.

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 yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few 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

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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 Kalamazoo 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 weed patch by year two. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the rock from migrating into the lawn, which matters more here than people expect given how often sandy loam shifts at the bed line. Some customers pair a rock border with mulch in the planting pockets themselves, since rock alone won't feed anything growing in it.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before the rock goes down, not after, and overlap seams by at least six inches. In Kalamazoo's sandy loam, skipping fabric means the rock slowly works itself into the soil over a couple of freeze thaw cycles, and by year three you're pulling stone out of dirt instead of dirt out of stone. It's a one time job to do it right the first time.

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Rock traps leaves instead of breaking them down, and Kalamazoo has plenty of mature street trees dropping into front beds every October. Plan on blowing or raking beds clear a couple times through fall, otherwise you get a mat of decomposing leaf litter sitting on top of the stone that looks worse than bare rock ever would.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order slightly more than your calculated yardage if you're building a foundation border, since rock along a house edge tends to need a deeper reservoir near downspouts to handle runoff without washing out. It costs less in the long run than a second small delivery later, and you can bank the extra for touch ups after winter settling.

Decorative Stone in Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo's sandy loam drains fast, which is good news under rock since you won't get the standing water that rots landscape fabric elsewhere. With a last frost around May 10 and first frost by October 11, most installs here happen in a tight spring or fall window, and rock is one of the few materials that doesn't care which one you pick since it isn't feeding soil biology on a schedule. It holds up fine through Michigan freeze thaw cycles once it's settled. It's a common choice for front foundation beds around here where homeowners want something that still looks the same after a wet Kalamazoo winter.

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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Does landscape rock work as a permanent bed cover in Kalamazoo winters?

Yes, screened decorative stone holds up well through Michigan's freeze thaw cycles once it's settled over fabric. Unlike mulch, it won't break down or need replacing after a season, which is the main reason people switch to it for front beds and foundation borders here.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 250 square foot bed?

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so 250 square feet needs roughly 1.5 cubic yards. If you want a deeper 3 inch layer for better wind resistance, plan closer to 2.3 cubic yards instead.

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What time of year should I install landscape rock here?

Anytime between your last frost around May 10 and first frost around October 11 works fine, since rock isn't tied to a planting or growing schedule. Many people install in early fall so beds look finished before winter, but spring works just as well if fabric and edging go down properly.

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Where will the rock be dropped and can I move it myself?

We place the load at the driveway or curb location you specify at checkout. From there it's on you to move it to the beds, so have a wheelbarrow and a clear path ready, especially since rock is heavier per yard than mulch or soil and takes more trips.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for a bed near my house foundation?

Rock is generally the better call against foundations since it doesn't hold moisture against siding the way mulch can, and it won't need refreshing. The tradeoff is it doesn't feed the soil, so if you've got plants nearby that want organic matter, mulch or a mixed bed might serve you better.

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