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Los Alamos 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.
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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 somewhat less if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed length by width, decide on depth based on how exposed the area is to wind, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want done right the first time.

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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Los Alamos Landscape Rock Delivery

Los Alamos 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.
Fadi Nofal
Fadi Nofal
Google Review

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 somewhat less if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed length by width, decide on depth based on how exposed the area is to wind, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want done right the first time.

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 Los Alamos Folks

4.7
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I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to...

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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 rich and consistent, and I received more than enough to complete my project with proper coverage and packing.

Customer service was equally outstanding. Communication was clear, and the team was responsive and professional throughout. It’s rare to find a company that delivers both a high-quality product and excellent service, but mulch mound did just that.

Highly recommended, and I wouldn’t hesitate to order from them again.

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Marie Pace
Marie Pace

I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on...

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I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on time delivery, to perfect product placement was amazing. I needed more and I got it within 2 hours! I'm never doing this with bags again.

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Laura Christobek
Laura Christobek

We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. ...

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We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. We are impressed with the quality of the mulch, too! It is covering well - a great value!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade-long solution instead of a rock garden full of weeds, so plan on that as a paired purchase. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the rock from migrating into gravel driveways or lawn areas, which is common at this elevation where freeze-thaw heaves soil at the bed edge. If any part of the bed still needs organic matter for plants, keep that area separate rather than mixing rock and mulch.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

At 7300 feet, UV exposure is more intense than at lower elevation, which fades some rock colors faster than people expect, especially reds and tans. Ask about the specific stone's fade rating before you commit to a large order, and if you are placing rock somewhere highly visible from the street, a gray or a natural granite tone tends to hold its look longer under this much sun than dyed material does.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The most common mistake we see in Los Alamos beds is skipping fabric because people assume rock alone stops weeds. It does not. Wind-blown soil and pine duff from the surrounding forest settle into bare rock within a season and give weeds something to root in. Fabric first, then rock on top, is what actually gets you the decade of low maintenance this material is supposed to deliver.

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If you are doing foundation beds around the house, consider ordering a slightly larger quantity than the minimum calculation and using overflow rock as a dry runoff channel under downspouts. It solves two problems with one delivery, since roof runoff during summer monsoons can otherwise erode a mulched bed but will not move settled rock the same way.

Decorative Stone in Los Alamos

At 7300 feet, Los Alamos soil is sandy loam that drains almost too well, and afternoon wind is a constant here, the kind that carries bark mulch clean out of a bed by midsummer. Rock stays put. It also handles the wide temperature swings between zone 6a nights and high desert sun without breaking down or fading the way organic mulch does. For beds near the house or along downspouts where runoff from monsoon storms can wash out lighter material, rock holds the grade.

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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Does landscape rock work well in Los Alamos with our soil and elevation?

Yes, sandy loam drains well already, so rock does not create the standing water issues you might see with heavier clay soils. The main consideration here is wind, since this material stays in place through the gusty spring conditions that would scatter a mulch bed, making it a solid choice for exposed front yards.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 300 square foot bed?

At a 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs a little under 2 cubic yards. If you want a 3 inch depth for better long term coverage, plan closer to 2.75 cubic yards, and always round up rather than order short.

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What time of year should I install rock in Los Alamos?

Anytime the ground is not frozen works, but late spring after the last frost around April 29 gives you dry, workable soil for laying fabric and grading the bed. Fall before the October frost is also a good window and lets the install settle before winter without any planting deadlines to worry about.

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Can your truck get up to a Los Alamos property with a steep driveway?

Our drivers deliver to the closest safe, accessible spot on your property, which in hillside areas around here is often the driveway apron rather than the top. Let us know about any steep grade or narrow access when you place your order so the load gets placed somewhere you can wheelbarrow from easily.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for beds near Bandelier style native landscaping?

Rock suits foundation lines, downspout areas, and beds meant to look permanent with minimal upkeep, while mulch suits planting beds where you want organic matter feeding the soil. Many Los Alamos yards use both, rock near the house and hardscape, mulch around trees and perennials that benefit from decomposing material.

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