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Lakeland Stone Delivery

About this stone

Classic pea gravel with smooth, rounded edges and natural earth tones. A versatile favorite for pathways, patios, drainage, and decorative ground cover.
A. Gaige Brunner
A. Gaige Brunner
Google Review

I used Mulch Mound to have 3 cubic yards of garden soil delivered. The process was easy and I love that I didn't have to call anyone. I placed my order online, picked my delivery date, laid out my tarp and the dirt was delivered. My delivery had to be pushed back, but I was ke...

Lakeland Stone Delivery

Lakeland Stone Delivery

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137 reviews
$87.00 per yard
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About this stone

Classic pea gravel with smooth, rounded edges and natural earth tones. A versatile favorite for pathways, patios, drainage, and decorative ground cover.
A. Gaige Brunner
A. Gaige Brunner
Google Review

I used Mulch Mound to have 3 cubic yards of garden soil delivered. The process was easy and I love that I didn't have to call anyone. I placed my order online, picked my delivery date, laid out my tarp and the dirt was delivered. My delivery had to be pushed back, but I was ke...

For decorative ground cover in Lakeland beds, a 2 to 3 inch depth of stone is standard, while drainage swales and erosion control areas should be filled to 4 to 6 inches to handle the volume of water that Lakeland summer storms reliably deliver.
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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 stone

Make sure you adjust the quantity to your home's needs. You can use our calculator to estimate how much you'll need.

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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, 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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A. Gaige Brunner
A. Gaige Brunner

I used Mulch Mound to have 3 cubic yards of garden soil delivered. The process was easy and I love that I didn't have to call anyone. I placed my o...

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I used Mulch Mound to have 3 cubic yards of garden soil delivered. The process was easy and I love that I didn't have to call anyone. I placed my order online, picked my delivery date, laid out my tarp and the dirt was delivered. My delivery had to be pushed back, but I was kept informed via text, which was great. So why not 5 stars? The description of garden soil on the website is "A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with." What I got was more like fill dirt. It had a lot of gravel, a lot of clay, and random trash mixed in. I didn't test the soil to see if it actually had "amendments" because I already have compost and alpaca manure ready to add, but if I'd known the quality of the dirt was going to be the same as the bagged dirt I bought last year, I probably would have gotten 2 yards of top soil and a yard of leaf compost for better quality, especially since the leaf compost is cheaper. Photo of my mountain of dirt and just some of the trash I found in it.

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Charles Conley
Charles Conley

From the time I placed the order to the delivery it was quick and professional. I will highly recommend and will use them from now on.

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Measure the length and width of your stone area in feet, multiply to get square footage, then multiply by your intended depth in inches and divide by 324 to get the cubic yards needed. For Lakeland drainage features specifically, apply stone at least 4 to 6 inches deep so that heavy summer rains have adequate infiltration space and the stone layer does not wash out during the high-volume storm events the area regularly experiences.

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Adding borders of mulched planting beds alongside stone pathways creates a clean visual contrast that works beautifully in Lakeland landscapes, and using quality soil to build up any graded areas before stone placement ensures a stable, level base that drains correctly through the wet season.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Lakeland's zone 9b climate, weeds can push up through stone beds year-round because there is no true winter cold to slow germination the way northern climates experience. Laying a quality non-woven landscape fabric beneath your stone is essential, not optional. A fabric with a tight weave is worth the extra cost because Lakeland's abundant weed seed pressure means cheaper fabrics break down faster and allow weeds to root through them within a season or two.

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Lakeland's sandy soil shifts and settles easily, which can cause stone pathways and borders to develop uneven spots over time, particularly after the heavy rains of summer. Checking your stone areas after the rainy season each fall and raking or adding material to low spots keeps everything level and functional. For pathways near driveways or high foot-traffic areas, a light layer of compacted base material beneath the stone creates a firmer surface that resists settling far better than stone placed directly on sandy ground.

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Stone can dramatically reduce your landscape water needs in Lakeland, but it works best when paired with thoughtful plant selection for the surrounding beds. Since stone areas do not contribute moisture the way decomposing mulch does, the plants bordering a stone feature need to be drought-tolerant species suited to zone 9b, such as ornamental grasses, agave, or native wildflowers that thrive in Lakeland's sandy conditions. Matching low-water plants with stone ground cover creates a combination that performs beautifully through the dry season with very little irrigation required.

The Unique Landscape of Lakeland

Stone is one of the most practical landscaping materials for Lakeland homeowners because it directly addresses several problems that the local climate creates on a regular basis. Sandy soil combined with 53 inches of annual rainfall means that ground cover erosion, pathway muddiness, and runoff channels are common frustrations for area properties. A well-placed layer of gravel or decorative stone in high-traffic or erosion-prone areas stabilizes the ground without requiring the irrigation and ongoing maintenance that plant-based ground covers demand in zone 9b. Stone also stays in place and looks consistent through Lakeland's wet summers and dry winters, unlike organic materials that decompose and shift with the seasons. For low-maintenance landscape areas, drainage swales, driveway borders, and foundation perimeters, stone delivers long-term performance that is uniquely well suited to Lakeland's climate and soil conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What type of stone works best for a backyard pathway in Lakeland?

Pea gravel and crushed shell are both popular choices for backyard pathways in Lakeland. Pea gravel compacts moderately well and drains quickly, which is important given how much rain Lakeland receives during the summer months. Crushed shell has a similar look and is widely available in central Florida, though it tends to work itself into sandy soil over time, so a landscape fabric barrier underneath is worthwhile for pathways you want to maintain long-term.

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Will stone help with the drainage problems I have around my home's foundation?

Yes, a gravel border around your foundation is one of the most effective things you can do for a Lakeland home. A 12 to 18 inch perimeter of crushed stone allows water to drain away from your foundation quickly instead of pooling against the structure. Given Lakeland's summer storms that can drop several inches of rain in a single afternoon, having proper drainage at the foundation perimeter protects your home from moisture intrusion and reduces soil erosion along the base of the structure.

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How do I keep stone from sinking into Lakeland's sandy soil over time?

Sandy soil has very little compaction resistance, so stone will gradually work its way downward if laid directly on bare ground. Installing a layer of landscape fabric beneath your stone is the standard approach in Lakeland and throughout central Florida. The fabric separates the stone from the sandy soil below, prevents migration, and also blocks weeds that germinate easily in the warm soil year-round in zone 9b.

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Is stone a good option for areas in my yard where grass just will not grow?

Stone is an excellent solution for shaded areas under tree canopies, spots with compacted soil near driveways, or any area where Lakeland's summer rain causes consistent standing water that kills turf. Decorative stone converts those problem spots into attractive, low-maintenance features that require no irrigation, no mowing, and no seasonal replanting. River rock in particular looks natural under shade trees and holds up very well through Lakeland's wet summers.

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Can I use stone in my yard without it getting dangerously hot for my pets to walk on?

This is a genuinely important consideration in Lakeland, where summer temperatures regularly push into the low to mid 90s. Light-colored stone like white marble chips or light gray gravel reflects heat better than dark stone, which absorbs and radiates it back upward. For areas where pets walk or rest, choosing a lighter colored stone and positioning it in partial shade reduces the surface temperature significantly compared to darker materials sitting in full Lakeland sun.

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How much stone do I need for a gravel drainage swale in my yard?

A typical residential drainage swale in Lakeland is 12 to 18 inches wide and 6 to 8 inches deep. For a 20-foot swale at those dimensions you would need roughly half a cubic yard of stone. Rounding up to a full yard gives you material to feather the edges and fill any gaps. Given Lakeland's intense summer rains, sizing your swale generously and filling it with rounded river rock or clean crushed stone ensures it handles large volumes of fast-moving water without washing out.

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Does stone require much maintenance in Lakeland's climate once it is installed?

Stone is one of the lowest-maintenance landscape materials available for Lakeland properties. It does not decompose in the heat and humidity the way organic mulch does, and it does not require seasonal refreshing or replacement. The main maintenance tasks are occasional raking to level areas disturbed by foot traffic and removing leaves or debris that blow in from surrounding plantings. A leaf blower clears most debris quickly and keeps stone areas looking clean through Lakeland's active storm season when organic debris accumulates fastest.

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