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Kalispell 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...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or less if you go closer to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed length and width, decide your depth, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want to get right the first time. Most Kalispell front yard beds run somewhere between 2 and 5 cubic yards depending on size.

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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Kalispell Landscape Rock Delivery

Kalispell 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...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or less if you go closer to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed length and width, decide your depth, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want to get right the first time. Most Kalispell front yard beds run somewhere between 2 and 5 cubic yards depending on size.

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 Kalispell Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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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Landscape fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade long solution instead of a weed patch, so plan on that as a companion order. Edging material keeps the rock from migrating into your lawn during Kalispell's spring snowmelt. If you're mixing rock beds with planted areas, a bit of compost worked into the loam nearby helps those plants along since the rock itself won't feed the soil.

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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 so weeds don't find the gaps. In Kalispell's loam soil, skipping fabric means rock slowly works itself into the ground over 2 to 3 seasons, and by year five you're digging out mud colored stone instead of clean gray or tan rock. This one step is the difference between a permanent install and a redo.

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Rock traps falling leaves and pine needles instead of breaking them down like mulch does, so plan on blowing or raking beds clear each fall before snow arrives. Left alone, decomposing leaf litter creates a thin soil layer on top of your rock where weed seeds germinate. A quick fall cleanup before first frost keeps beds looking sharp through winter.

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Order enough rock in one delivery to finish the whole bed, since matching stone color and size on a second order later is unreliable, quarries change batches. If you're doing multiple beds around the property, get it all delivered at once even if you install in phases, the rock will keep in a pile far longer than mulch ever would.

Decorative Stone in Kalispell

Kalispell sits on loam soil that drains reasonably well but still holds moisture through spring runoff, which means rock beds need fabric underneath to keep the stone from sinking into the ground over a few seasons. With last frost typically mid May and first frost by mid September, you have a workable window to install before winter sets in, and once it's down it stays down through snow load and freeze thaw without shifting like organic mulch does. A lot of Hub of the Valley homeowners use rock along foundations and downspouts where standing snowmelt is a problem. It's a solid choice for anyone tired of refreshing mulch every year at 3000 feet elevation.

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 Kalispell before I need to redo it?

Rock over fabric typically lasts a decade or more without needing replacement, unlike bark mulch which breaks down annually. The main upkeep is clearing fallen leaves and needles each fall so they don't decompose into a soil layer on top. Snow load and freeze thaw cycles at our elevation don't degrade the stone itself.

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

At a 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 200 square foot bed needs roughly 1.25 cubic yards. Round up to about 1.5 yards to account for uneven ground and to avoid running short mid project.

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Can I install rock right before winter, or should I wait until spring?

You can install anytime the ground isn't frozen, but late spring after last frost in mid May through late summer before first frost in September gives you the most workable soil. Installing in loam that's too wet from snowmelt makes fabric placement and leveling harder, so aim for a dry stretch.

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

Delivery is scheduled at checkout and the load gets placed at your driveway or a spot you specify. Clear a path at least as wide as a standard truck and have your fabric and edging on hand so you can start right after the rock drops, since moving a full yard of stone by hand later is slow work.

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Is landscape rock a better choice than mulch for my Kalispell yard?

It depends on the bed. Rock is a one time install that won't break down or need annual refreshing, which suits foundation borders and downspout areas well. But it doesn't feed the soil like mulch does, so beds with plants that want organic matter are usually better off with bark or compost instead.

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