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Knoxville 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!

At a standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at the shallow end, less as you go deeper. Measure your bed in square feet, decide your depth based on whether it is a walkway border or a broader groundcover area, then divide to land on a yard count. Most Knoxville front beds run somewhere between 2 and 6 yards depending on how much of the lot is being converted from lawn.

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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Knoxville Landscape Rock Delivery

Knoxville 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!

At a standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at the shallow end, less as you go deeper. Measure your bed in square feet, decide your depth based on whether it is a walkway border or a broader groundcover area, then divide to land on a yard count. Most Knoxville front beds run somewhere between 2 and 6 yards depending on how much of the lot is being converted from lawn.

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 Knoxville 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 goes down first if you want the rock to stay a decade-long groundcover instead of a weed bed, and edging keeps it from migrating into the lawn or a mulched planting bed nearby. Many Knoxville customers pair rock along the foundation and downspout runs with mulch in the planting beds further out, since the rock does not feed soil the way organic mulch does. If you are working clay loam, a step of soil prep or a drainage check before the rock goes down saves headaches later.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Knoxville's clay loam, skip laying rock straight onto bare soil. Compacted clay holds water under a rock bed and creates a mucky layer beneath the stone, especially near downspouts. Grade a slight slope away from the foundation first, then lay fabric before the rock goes down. This keeps the bed draining properly through our wetter spring months instead of turning into a hidden mud pocket under a decade of stone.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see with rock beds here is skipping the leaf cleanup plan. Oak and maple leaf drop is heavy from October through early winter, and rock traps that litter against the fabric where it decomposes into a thin soil layer that then grows weeds. A leaf blower pass every couple weeks in fall keeps the bed from turning into an unplanned compost pile by spring.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order your full yardage in one delivery rather than staging it in smaller loads. Landscape rock from different runs can vary slightly in color and size, so a single bulk delivery keeps the bed looking uniform, which matters more with rock than with mulch since color mismatch is far more visible on stone than on dyed wood chips.

Decorative Stone in Knoxville

Knoxville's clay loam drains slowly, and it holds moisture right where a downspout dumps water at the foundation, so decorative rock over fabric gives you a permanent, non-organic surface that will not compact into mud the way mulch does after a wet spring. With the growing season here running from April to late October, rock beds near the house stay put through both the humid summers and the freeze-thaw cycles that hit at 886 feet elevation. It is a strong choice for foundation borders and low-maintenance front beds where homeowners do not want to fight clay soil every year. Just know it will trap the leaf litter that falls heavy off the oaks and maples through fall.

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 around my downspouts in Knoxville's clay soil?

Yes, and it is one of the most common uses we see here. Clay loam drains slowly, so rock around a downspout resists the mud and erosion that mulch develops in that same wet spot. Just make sure the grade slopes away from the foundation before installing, since rock alone will not fix a drainage problem, it just resists breaking down from one.

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

At a 2 inch depth, one yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs roughly 2 yards. If you want a deeper 3 inch install for better weed suppression, plan closer to 3 yards. Measure the actual bed footprint first since irregular shapes often run larger than expected.

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When is the best time to install landscape rock in Knoxville?

Spring or fall works well, before the heavy leaf drop starts or after it clears in late fall. Since this is a one time install rather than a seasonal refresh, timing is more about your own schedule than the plant calendar, though avoiding the peak of leaf season makes fabric placement and cleanup easier.

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Where will the delivery truck place the rock, and what do I need to clear?

The truck drops the load at your driveway or another spot you specify at checkout, so clear a path wide enough for a full size delivery truck and keep the drop zone free of parked cars or low branches. Delivery timing is scheduled at checkout, not guaranteed on a specific day in advance.

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

Rock is the better long term choice against foundations since it will not need refreshing and holds up well in Knoxville's freeze thaw cycles. Mulch feeds soil and suits planting beds where you want organic matter breaking down. Many customers use rock right against the house and mulch further out where plants benefit from the added nutrients.

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