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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.
Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich
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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my orde...

At the standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the thinner end of that range. A typical 200 square foot foundation bed runs a little over a cubic yard and a half, so most Lakeland front yard projects land between 2 and 4 cubic yards depending on bed depth and shape.

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.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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Lakeland Landscape Rock Delivery

Lakeland 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.
Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich
Google Review

One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my orde...

At the standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the thinner end of that range. A typical 200 square foot foundation bed runs a little over a cubic yard and a half, so most Lakeland front yard projects land between 2 and 4 cubic yards depending on bed depth and shape.

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.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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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 Lakeland Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich

One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked ...

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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my order in for the next day online and they came right at 9 AM. The employee who dropped off the mulch did a great job, putting it right on the tarp I laid out, she even made sure none of it got on the yard and double checked the truck bed to make sure it all came out. The mulch was exactly what I needed and arrived right on time.

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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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath keeps rock from sinking into Lakeland's loose sandy base over the years. Steel or aluminum edging holds the line where rock meets St. Augustine or Bahia lawn, which is the standard turf here. A layer of mulch in adjacent planting beds gives contrast without asking rock to do a job it isn't built for.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before the rock goes down, not after. In Lakeland's sandy soil, skipping the fabric means rock slowly works its way into the ground over a couple of seasons and you end up topping off a bed that should have been a one time job. Overlap fabric seams by at least six inches and pin them, sandy ground doesn't hold stakes as tightly as clay so use extra.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see in Lakeland yards is placing rock right up against oak or magnolia canopies without a maintenance plan. These trees drop leaves nearly year round here, and rock beds catch and hold that debris instead of letting it decompose into soil like mulch would. Plan on blowing out beds every few weeks in fall, or keep rock away from the heaviest drip lines.

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Because rock is a one time install, it pays to order slightly more than your calculated minimum, an extra half yard costs less in a second delivery fee than in wasted time. Pairing rock borders with mulched planting beds also means you're not fighting Lakeland's sandy drainage in the areas where plants actually need moisture retention.

Decorative Stone in Lakeland

Lakeland's sandy soil doesn't hold organic mulch well, it breaks down and washes into the ground faster than in heavier clay regions, so rock becomes an attractive alternative where homeowners want to stop replacing material every year. With a short mild winter and a long hot growing season, rock beds also resist the weed pressure that comes with Lakeland's near year round warmth. It works well against foundations and downspouts where sandy soil erodes with heavy summer rain. Just know it traps oak and magnolia leaves that are common around older Lakeland lots, so beds near mature trees need occasional blowing out.

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 sink into the sandy soil we have in Lakeland?

It can over time if installed without fabric. Sandy soil here is loose and drains fast, which lets rock migrate downward as the ground settles. Installing a fabric barrier first stops this and keeps your rock bed looking like day one for years instead of months.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 250 square foot bed?

At 2 inches deep, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 250 square foot bed needs roughly 1.5 to 1.6 cubic yards. If you want closer to 3 inches for better weed suppression, plan on around 2.3 cubic yards instead.

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

Not really, since rock isn't seasonal like planting is. Some homeowners prefer to install before Lakeland's summer rainy season picks up, since dry ground is easier to work with fabric and edging. Outside of avoiding a downpour on install day, timing is flexible.

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Where will the rock be dropped off on delivery day?

Wherever you specify at checkout, typically a driveway or curbside spot with truck access. Sandy shoulders near the street can get soft after rain, so let us know if your access route needs a firmer drop location.

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

Rock is generally the better call against foundations, especially in Lakeland where sandy soil erodes with heavy summer rain, since it won't wash away or need replacing. Mulch is better suited to planting beds where you want organic matter breaking down into the soil over time.

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