About this landscape rock

Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.

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 r...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed's length and width, decide your depth based on how much foot traffic or drainage the area gets, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install, not something you will be topping off yearly.

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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About this landscape rock

Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.

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 r...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed's length and width, decide your depth based on how much foot traffic or drainage the area gets, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install, not something you will be topping off yearly.

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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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, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

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Landscaping fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade-long groundcover instead of a weed bed, so plan on that as a base layer. Steel or plastic edging keeps rock from migrating into the lawn, especially useful on the sloped yards near Indian Creek Park. If any part of the bed still has plantings that want organic matter, keep rock away from those root zones and use mulch there instead.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lambertville's silt loam holds moisture longer than sandy soil, so lay landscaping fabric before spreading rock, not just weed cloth, to stop the silt from working up through the stone over a few seasons. Skipping fabric here means your rock bed slowly turns into a rock and mud bed by year three, especially in low spots that collect runoff after heavy rain.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see locally is spreading rock right up against siding or foundation vents. Leave a few inches of clearance and slope the bed slightly away from the house, since silt loam already drains slowly and rock piled tight against the foundation just holds moisture against the wall through freeze-thaw season.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock is a one time cost compared to mulch you replace every spring, so it pairs well with a modest upfront investment in edging and fabric rather than cutting corners there. If you are doing multiple beds, order all your cubic yards in one delivery rather than several small ones, it is more efficient for placement and saves you from guessing short on a second trip.

Decorative Stone in Lambertville

Lambertville's silt loam drains slower than sandy soil, which means water tends to pool against foundations after spring rain and snowmelt. Landscape rock placed over fabric around downspouts and low beds keeps that runoff from turning mulch to mush or eroding soil at the base of the house. With a zone 6b freeze-thaw cycle running from mid-October to late April, rock also holds up better than organic material that breaks down and needs replacing each spring. It is a common choice for the low-maintenance front beds you see on the newer builds around this Toledo metro suburb.

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 hold up through a Michigan winter in Lambertville?

Yes, decorative stone does not break down from freeze-thaw cycles the way mulch does. Once installed over fabric, it stays in place through the winter and into next spring without needing a refresh, which is the main advantage over organic material in a zone 6b climate like this one.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a bed along my foundation?

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth. Measure the length and width of your foundation bed, multiply for square footage, and divide by 162, then round up to the nearest cubic yard, especially if you want a 3 inch depth for better coverage.

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What time of year should I install landscape rock?

Anytime the ground is not frozen works, but many Lambertville homeowners install in fall after the last mow or in spring before beds green up. Since this is typically a one time project, timing matters less than prepping the base with fabric and edging correctly before the rock goes down.

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

The load is placed at the driveway or curb location you choose at checkout. Make sure there is clear truck access and enough space for the pile, and have your bed edged and fabric laid ahead of time so you can start spreading as soon as it arrives.

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Should I choose landscape rock or mulch for beds near my plants?

Rock works best for foundation beds, downspout areas, and low-maintenance groundcover where you are not relying on organic matter to feed the soil. If you have plantings that benefit from decomposing mulch, keep rock in the non-planted zones and use mulch where root health matters more than permanence.

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