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Lincoln 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.
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 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. A typical 300 square foot bed along a foundation or downpout run takes about 2 cubic yards, and larger front yard groundcover projects can run 4 to 6 yards depending on depth and edging. Since this is a one time install rather than an annual refresh, it pays to measure carefully and order a bit generous rather than come up short.

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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Lincoln Landscape Rock Delivery

Lincoln 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 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. A typical 300 square foot bed along a foundation or downpout run takes about 2 cubic yards, and larger front yard groundcover projects can run 4 to 6 yards depending on depth and edging. Since this is a one time install rather than an annual refresh, it pays to measure carefully and order a bit generous rather than come up short.

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 Lincoln 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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Landscape fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade-long groundcover instead of a weed magnet, so it is worth installing before the stone goes down. Steel or aluminum edging keeps rock from migrating into lawns or mulch beds, which matters in Lincoln where mowing crews are moving fast along property lines. Some customers also order a topsoil or compost delivery for planting pockets within a rock bed before the stone goes in.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Lincoln's clay-heavy soil, grade the bed with a slight slope away from the foundation before laying fabric, otherwise water will pool under the rock during spring thaw and work fabric loose over a few seasons. A 1 to 2 percent slope is enough. This one step is the difference between a rock bed that holds its line for a decade and one that needs regrading in five years.

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The biggest mistake we see in Lincoln yards is skipping fabric to save a step, then fighting volunteer elm and cottonwood seedlings every spring since this material traps organic debris instead of feeding soil down into it. Rock does not smother weed seeds blown in from neighboring lots the way a fresh mulch layer would, so fabric underneath is not optional if you want low maintenance.

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Order slightly heavier stone sizes for beds that catch runoff, since finer decorative rock will migrate downhill during Lincoln's heavier summer thunderstorms. Larger stone stays put and looks intentional rather than washed out. Pairing a coarser rock along drainage paths with finer decorative stone in flat display beds gets you both function and a finished look without overbuying either material.

Decorative Stone in Lincoln

Lincoln's silty clay loam holds water and can stay soggy after spring storms, which makes rock a smart choice around downspouts and low spots where mulch would mat down and rot. With zone 5b winters bringing repeated freeze and thaw, organic mulches shift and compress, but a properly bedded rock layer over fabric holds its grade year after year. A lot of Star City yards run rock borders along foundations near the Capitol area's older brick homes, where keeping stone away from wood trim and siding matters. It also handles Lincoln's windy, exposed lots better than lighter mulch, since it will not blow into the street.

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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How long does landscape rock actually last in Lincoln's climate?

With fabric underneath and proper edging, landscape rock holds up for a decade or more through Lincoln's freeze thaw cycles. Unlike mulch, it does not break down or need annual replacement, though you may need to top off low spots after heavy spring runoff shifts stone around over several years.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 200 square foot bed?

At a 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 200 square foot bed needs a bit over 1.2 cubic yards. Most people round up to 1.5 to account for uneven ground and settling, especially over Lincoln's clay soil which can create low spots.

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What time of year is best to install rock in Lincoln?

Late spring after the last frost around April 25 or early fall before the ground firms up in October works well, since the soil is workable and not frozen or waterlogged. Avoiding installation right after heavy spring rain also helps, since Lincoln's silty clay loam gets sticky and hard to grade when saturated.

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Where will the delivery truck place the rock on my property?

The truck drops the load in one accessible spot on your driveway or yard, wherever you specify at checkout, and you move it from there by wheelbarrow. Make sure the drop area is clear and reachable, especially if you have a narrow driveway or alley access common in older Lincoln neighborhoods.

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

Rock is generally the better call against foundations since it does not hold moisture against siding and does not need replacing every year or two like mulch does. It also handles Lincoln's clay soil drainage issues around downspouts better, though it will not feed the soil the way organic mulch does for nearby plantings.

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