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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...

At the standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed length by width, decide whether you want a 2 inch or 3 inch depth, and divide accordingly, going with 3 inches near high traffic edges or slopes where you want the stone to stay put. Most Lafayette front yard beds run somewhere between 2 and 5 cubic yards depending on how much lawn is being converted.

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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Lafayette Landscape Rock Delivery

Lafayette 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...

At the standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed length by width, decide whether you want a 2 inch or 3 inch depth, and divide accordingly, going with 3 inches near high traffic edges or slopes where you want the stone to stay put. Most Lafayette front yard beds run somewhere between 2 and 5 cubic yards depending on how much lawn is being converted.

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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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 Lafayette Folks

4.7
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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 turns this into the decade long groundcover it's meant to be, since skipping it means rock working itself into the silt loam within a year or two. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone contained along lawn lines, which matters more here than in sandy soil regions where rock tends to stay put on its own. A lot of customers pair rock beds with a border of mulch elsewhere on the property, keeping rock strictly to the low maintenance zones like foundations and downspout runs.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Lafayette's silt loam, skip laying rock straight on bare soil, even for a small bed. The soil here compacts when wet then heaves a bit with freeze thaw cycles each winter, and without fabric underneath the stone will slowly work its way down and disappear into the ground within a couple seasons. Landscape fabric or a compacted base layer keeps the rock on top where it belongs and preserves the clean look you paid for.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The most common mistake with rock beds here is treating them like mulch and expecting them to feed nearby plants. Rock does not break down and adds nothing to the soil, so anything planted directly in a rock bed needs to be a variety that tolerates lean, dry conditions like sedum or ornamental grasses. Save your perennial beds and anything soil hungry for a mulched area instead.

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Rock beds pay for themselves in avoided labor since there is no annual refresh like mulch requires. That said, leaves from Purdue's mature street trees and Lafayette's older neighborhoods will collect in rock beds every fall and need to be blown out or raked, since decorative stone traps organic debris rather than absorbing it. Budget a fall cleanup pass instead of a spring material order.

Decorative Stone in Lafayette

Lafayette sits on silt loam that holds water and can turn soggy in spring before the last frost around April 25. Rock keeps foundation beds and downspout areas from staying wet and muddy through that stretch, which mulch alone struggles with. It also holds up through the freeze thaw cycles that come with zone 5b winters, since it will not break down or need replacing after a hard winter. Around Purdue's campus and older Lafayette neighborhoods, a lot of homes use rock beds specifically to cut down on the yearly upkeep that comes with mature shade trees.

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 Lafayette before I need to redo it?

Properly installed over fabric, landscape rock is a one time project that can last a decade or longer without needing to be replaced or topped off. Unlike mulch, it does not break down or fade season to season. The main upkeep is clearing leaves and debris out of it, especially in fall around mature trees.

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

At a 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs just under 2 cubic yards. If you want a deeper 3 inch layer for a slope or high traffic edge, plan closer to 2.75 to 3 cubic yards for the same area.

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What time of year is best to install rock in Lafayette?

Late spring after the last frost around April 25 or fall before the ground freezes are both solid windows, since you'll be working with dry soil rather than the wet silt loam that spring rains can create. Avoid installing right after heavy rain, since wet ground makes it hard to get fabric and edging set properly underneath the stone.

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

The truck drops the load at a driveway or curb location you choose at checkout, so clear a space roughly the size of a small car ahead of your delivery date. Since rock is heavy and meant to be a permanent install, it helps to have your beds edged and fabric ready so you can move material into place soon after drop off.

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Should I choose landscape rock or mulch for a bed near my downspouts?

Rock is the better call around downspouts and foundations since it will not wash away or need yearly replacement the way mulch does under concentrated water flow. Mulch is better suited to planting beds where you want organic matter feeding the soil over time. Many Lafayette homeowners use rock right along the foundation and mulch further out where plants are established.'

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