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Lafayette 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 roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure the bed in square feet, decide your depth based on whether it is a walkway or a planting border, then divide by coverage per yard to land on a number. Most Lafayette front beds run 3 to 6 cubic yards once you account for edging and downspout aprons.

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.
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 roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure the bed in square feet, decide your depth based on whether it is a walkway or a planting border, then divide by coverage per yard to land on a number. Most Lafayette front beds run 3 to 6 cubic yards once you account for edging and downspout aprons.

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 Lafayette 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 underneath is what makes rock a decade-long install instead of a weed patch by summer, so budget for it if the bed does not already have a barrier. Steel or aluminum edging keeps rock from migrating into the lawn during heavy rain, which matters here more than in drier climates. Some customers also order a load of soil or mulch for planting pockets between rock areas since rock alone will not feed anything growing in it.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Lafayette's Silt Loam, skip laying rock directly on bare soil even under fabric, since heavy rain events can still work fines up through seams over a few years. Grade the bed with a slight slope away from the foundation first, lay a heavier landscape fabric rated for clay or silt soils, then rock over it. This one extra step is the difference between a bed that looks the same in year eight and one that needs regrading by year three.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The most common mistake locally is installing rock right up against siding or brick without a gap, which traps moisture against the house during Lafayette's humid summers. Leave 2 to 3 inches of clearance at the foundation and use a gravel or paver strip there instead. It also makes it easier to spot termite mud tubes, which matter more here than in drier states.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock is a one-time purchase, not a seasonal refresh like mulch, so it is worth ordering slightly more than the minimum to avoid a mismatched second batch months later since quarries change stone lots. If you are doing multiple beds, order all your rock in a single delivery for color consistency, and consider pairing it with mulch in planting pockets rather than mixing rock and organic material throughout the same bed.

Decorative Stone in Lafayette

Lafayette sits at 40 feet of elevation with heavy Silt Loam that drains slowly, so beds near the house or along downspouts often stay soggy longer than people expect. Rock does not compact or wash out the way mulch does after a Gulf Coast downpour, and it will not feed mosquito breeding the way soggy wood mulch can. Around Vermilionville and older Hub City neighborhoods with mature live oaks, rock groundcover also keeps root zones from getting buried in decomposing organic material. It is a practical choice for the parts of a yard that flood first.

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 in my clay-heavy Lafayette yard or will it sink?

It will not sink if you prep the bed correctly. Grade for drainage, use landscape fabric rated for silt and clay soils, and keep the base compacted before installing. Rock sitting directly on wet Silt Loam without a barrier can settle unevenly over a few rainy seasons, so the prep step matters more here than in sandier regions.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a typical front bed?

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth. A typical Lafayette front bed running along the house foundation, say 150 to 200 square feet, usually needs about 3 to 4 cubic yards, more if you go to a 3 inch depth or if you are covering downspout drainage areas separately.

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Is there a bad time of year to install rock in Lafayette?

Rock can go in any time of year since it is not tied to a growing season, but many people avoid installing right before a heavy rain stretch since wet ground compacts poorly under fresh fabric. With first frost around December 3 and last frost around February 15, late fall through late winter tends to have drier stretches that make base prep easier.

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Where will the delivery truck place the rock, and do I need to be home?

The truck drops the load at the driveway, curb, or other accessible spot you specify at checkout. You do not need to be home, but the delivery area should be clear and reachable, since the material is dumped in bulk rather than carried to the bed.

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Should I use rock or mulch around my flower beds instead?

It depends on what is planted. Rock works well for foundation lines, downspout areas, and low-maintenance groundcover, but it does not add organic matter, so beds with plants that want nutrient-rich soil generally do better with mulch. Many Lafayette yards use rock for structure and mulch or soil for the planting pockets themselves.

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