Classic pea gravel with smooth, rounded edges and natural earth tones. A versatile favorite for pathways, patios, drainage, and decorative ground cover.
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...
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How Much Landscape Rock Do I Need?
One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most Las Vegas front yards. If you want better weed suppression or a heavier look near a foundation, push to 3 inches and figure closer to 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed square footage first, then order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want done right. Use our free stone calculator
What is a Yard?
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.
What is a ton?
A ton is 2,000 pounds of material. As a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, depending on the size and density of the material.
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Classic pea gravel with smooth, rounded edges and natural earth tones. A versatile favorite for pathways, patios, drainage, and decorative ground cover.
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...
How Much Landscape Rock Do I Need?
One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most Las Vegas front yards. If you want better weed suppression or a heavier look near a foundation, push to 3 inches and figure closer to 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed square footage first, then order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want done right. Use our free stone calculator
What is a Yard?
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.
What is a ton?
A ton is 2,000 pounds of material. As a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, depending on the size and density of the material.
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.
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!
Landscape fabric goes down first and is what makes rock a decade-long install instead of a weedy mess in caliche soil. Steel or aluminum edging keeps rock from migrating into gravel driveways or neighboring beds, which is common on flatter Las Vegas lots. If you have planting pockets within the rock, a bit of soil amendment there helps since the rock itself will not feed anything growing through it.
In Las Vegas, lay landscape fabric directly over leveled, compacted soil before rock goes down, and skip the mistake of laying it over loose sandy fill, which lets the fabric shift and rock sink into the caliche layer beneath. Water the base lightly first to settle any air pockets. This one step is the difference between rock that stays flat for ten years and rock that develops dips and bare fabric patches within two summers of monsoon runoff.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
The biggest mistake in this city is skipping edging because a yard looks flat and finished at install. Without a steel or paver border, rock migrates onto driveways and sidewalks within a year, especially on the gentle slopes common in newer Las Vegas subdivisions. Edging also stops rock and turf gravel from mixing at property lines, which is a common complaint from HOAs here that inspect front yard xeriscaping.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your full yardage in one delivery rather than splitting it across two smaller trips, since matching rock color and size across separate loads is hit or miss depending on the quarry batch. Pair rock beds with a few larger boulders or a dry creek bed feature using the same material family, which reads as intentional design rather than a flat gravel yard and adds no real cost beyond the stone itself.
Decorative Stone in Las Vegas
Las Vegas soil is sandy over a hard caliche layer, which means water either runs off fast or pools on top of the hardpan, and rock handles both situations better than mulch does. At 2,001 feet with summer heat that bakes organic material to dust in a season, rock does not break down, fade, or need replacing the way bark mulch does on the Strip's outskirts. Most homes here run rock as the entire front yard groundcover, not just an accent bed, since turf is expensive to keep alive in zone 9a's dry stretches. It also holds up against the wind that kicks through open desert lots without blowing away like lighter mulches do.
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 actually help with our water bill in Las Vegas?
Yes, replacing turf with rock cuts irrigation needs significantly since rock does not need watering at all, only the plants within it do. Many Las Vegas Valley Water District rebate programs also credit turf-to-rock conversions. Over a full front yard, this is often the single biggest water savings move a homeowner can make here.
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How many cubic yards do I need for an average Las Vegas front yard?
A typical 1,000 square foot front yard at 2 inches deep needs roughly 6 cubic yards. At 3 inches for heavier coverage near a foundation, plan on about 9 cubic yards. Measure your actual bed area first since Las Vegas lots vary widely between older and newer subdivisions.
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When is the best time to install rock in Las Vegas?
Fall through early spring, roughly October through March, is easiest since you avoid handling fabric and stone in triple digit heat. Working before the March 10 last frost date or after the first frost in late November also keeps you comfortable during install. Rock itself is not frost sensitive, so timing is really about your own comfort, not the material.
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Where will the truck place the rock on delivery day?
You choose the drop spot at checkout, typically your driveway or the curb closest to your beds. Make sure the access path is clear of parked cars or gate obstructions, since Las Vegas driveways are often the only practical unloading point on narrower lots near the Strip corridor.
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Should I choose rock or mulch for a Las Vegas yard?
Rock is the better long-term choice here since it does not break down in the heat or need replacing, while mulch bakes and fades within a season or two under desert sun. Mulch still has a place around plants that want organic matter, but for open groundcover in sandy, caliche-heavy soil, rock holds up far longer with less upkeep.
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What is decomposed granite, or DG, best used for?
With turf hard to keep alive in zone 9a, Las Vegas homeowners often want a desert style patio. DG, short for decomposed granite, is granite that has weathered into small tan to gold chips and fines. Raked and compacted, it becomes a firm surface for paths, patios, and the ground under benches, delivered by the cubic yard.
