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Kansas City 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 of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install for groundcover beds. For heavier coverage or areas that get foot traffic, go to 3 inches and figure closer to 110 square feet per yard. Measure your bed in square feet first, then divide by the coverage number for your target depth to land on how many yards to order.

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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Kansas City Landscape Rock Delivery

Kansas City 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 of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install for groundcover beds. For heavier coverage or areas that get foot traffic, go to 3 inches and figure closer to 110 square feet per yard. Measure your bed in square feet first, then divide by the coverage number for your target depth to land on how many yards to order.

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 Kansas City 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 install instead of a weed patch in two summers. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the clay soil from creeping into the rock line over time, especially on the sloped lots common around KCK. If any planting beds sit next to the rock, a strip of mulch there still lets you feed soil where you actually want growth.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before the rock goes down, not after, and overlap the seams by at least 6 inches. KCK's clay soil holds water long enough that a poorly overlapped seam lets silt migrate up through the gap within a year or two, which defeats the whole purpose of a permanent groundcover. Pin the fabric every few feet so it doesn't shift while you're spreading stone on top of it.

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The most common mistake here is piling rock straight against wood fencing or siding without a gap. Clay soil sheds water sideways during heavy spring rain, and rock against wood traps that moisture instead of letting it evaporate. Leave a couple inches of clearance and the rock will outlast the fence line without causing rot underneath it.

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Rock pairs well with a narrow mulch buffer wherever you're planting shrubs or perennials, since the rock handles the open groundcover and the mulch feeds the soil where roots actually need it. Ordering the full yard amount in one delivery instead of buying bags over several weekends also means you get consistent color and size across the whole bed instead of a patchwork look.

Decorative Stone in Kansas City

Kansas City, Kansas sits on dense clay that drains slowly and holds water right against a foundation, which is exactly where rock groundcover earns its keep. With freeze thaw cycles running from mid October to mid April, clay heaves and cracks mulch beds apart, but stone doesn't care, it just sits there. A lot of KCK yards near Children's Mercy Park and through the older neighborhoods use rock over fabric on slopes where mulch used to wash out every spring rain. It's a one time install that outlasts the soil movement underneath it.

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 over Kansas City, Kansas clay soil without extra prep?

You still need landscape fabric between the clay and the rock. Without it, clay works its way up through the stone over a season or two, especially after freeze thaw cycles from October through April loosen the soil surface. With fabric down first, the rock stays clean and the install holds for years without maintenance.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 300 square foot bed?

At the standard 2 inch depth, one yard covers about 162 square feet, so 300 square feet needs just under 2 cubic yards. If you want a 3 inch depth for a higher traffic area, plan closer to 2.75 yards. Order a bit over rather than under since this is meant to be a one time install.

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What time of year should I install landscape rock in KCK?

Anytime the ground isn't frozen works, but late spring after the last frost around April 17 or early fall before October gives you dry, workable soil for laying fabric properly. Avoid installing right after heavy rain, since wet clay makes it hard to get a flat, compacted base under the fabric.

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Where will the delivery truck place the rock, and what should I prepare?

The load gets placed in your driveway or another spot you designate at checkout, and you'll want that area cleared and reachable by a full size truck. Rock is heavy, about 1.35 tons per cubic yard, so make sure the drop spot can handle the weight without damaging pavers or soft ground.

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Is landscape rock or mulch the better choice for my beds around KCK?

Rock is the better call for foundations, downspout areas, and beds you don't want to refresh yearly, since it's a one time install that doesn't break down. Mulch is better where you're actively planting and want organic matter feeding the clay soil. Many yards here use both, rock near the house and mulch further out in planting beds.

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