Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!
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One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most bed and groundcover applications. For a heavier 3 inch layer, figure closer to 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed's length and width first, then decide between 2 and 3 inches depending on how much weed and erosion resistance you want.
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Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!
One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most bed and groundcover applications. For a heavier 3 inch layer, figure closer to 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed's length and width first, then decide between 2 and 3 inches depending on how much weed and erosion resistance you want.
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Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will de...
Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!
Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of cautio...
Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!
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Landscape fabric underneath is what turns rock into a decade-long groundcover instead of a weed bed by year two. Steel or aluminum edging keeps rock from migrating into adjacent turf, which matters more here since sandy soil shifts easily underfoot. If any part of the bed borders plantings that want organic matter, keep mulch there and reserve rock for the foundation lines and downspout areas.
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Lay landscape fabric before spreading rock, not after, and overlap seams by at least six inches since Lubbock's wind will find any gap and start working sand and weed seed underneath. Skipping fabric means you'll be pulling grass through the rock within two growing seasons, especially near turf edges where sandy loam lets roots travel fast and far under the surface.
The biggest mistake here is piling rock against stucco or siding without a gap. Sandy loam sheds water fast, but during a hard rain the splash zone near your foundation still needs an inch of clearance so moisture doesn't wick into siding. Rock traps leaves in fall too, so plan on blowing beds out once before first frost to keep organic buildup from feeding weeds through winter.
Because this is a one time install rather than an annual refresh like mulch, it pays to size the order right the first time rather than patch later with a different batch, since color runs can vary between deliveries. Pair rock with a few larger accent stones or a steel edge to break up flat coverage without adding another material order down the road.
Lubbock's sandy loam drains fast and doesn't hold organic mulch in place the way heavier clay soils do, so rock beds tend to stay cleaner longer here. With average humidity low and wind a near constant factor on the High Plains, rock won't blow around or wash out the way bark can during a Panhandle gust event. It also handles the swing from summer heat to the occasional hard freeze near first frost without breaking down. Around foundations and downspouts, where sandy soil already sheds water quickly, rock adds a layer that won't compact or erode.
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 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.
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.
