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

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install thickness for most groundcover beds. Go to 3 inches for high traffic spots like a side yard path or a downspout splash zone, which cuts coverage to roughly 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed in square feet, decide your depth, then order by the yard rather than guessing with bags.

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 ton is approximately 2,000 pounds. Coverage varies by stone type and depth, but as a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 80-100 square feet at 2 inches deep.

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Mankato Landscape Rock Delivery

Mankato 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.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
Google Review

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 o...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install thickness for most groundcover beds. Go to 3 inches for high traffic spots like a side yard path or a downspout splash zone, which cuts coverage to roughly 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed in square feet, decide your depth, then order by the yard rather than guessing with bags.

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 ton is approximately 2,000 pounds. Coverage varies by stone type and depth, but as a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 80-100 square feet at 2 inches deep.

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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 Mankato Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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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Rob H
Rob H

Easy to order, great service, and great product. We enjoy the final look of a very neglected beds we inherited!

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Landscape fabric goes down first, before a single scoop of rock hits the bed, and it is the difference between a decade long groundcover and a weedy mess in clay soil. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone from migrating into the lawn or a mulched bed nearby. A lot of Mankato jobs pair rock along the foundation with mulch in the planting beds further out, since the two materials do different jobs.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay fabric before the rock, not after, and overlap seams by at least 6 inches since Mankato's clay soil shifts enough during freeze thaw to open gaps in loose fabric. Skip the staples in favor of landscape pins every 2 to 3 feet along seams. This one step is what separates a rock bed that stays clean for ten years from one where grass and weeds punch through by year three.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see locally is installing rock too deep, past 3 inches, thinking more is better. It is not. Excess depth just means more material working its way into the clay subsoil over time and a bed that looks sunken within a couple years. Stick to 2 inches for most groundcover applications and reserve 3 inches only for high traffic or drainage areas.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order slightly more than your calculator math suggests, maybe 5 to 10 percent extra, because rock settles into clay soil over the first year and top offs later mean paying for another delivery minimum. Since this is a one time install rather than a seasonal refresh like mulch, getting the volume right on the first order saves you a second trip down the road.

Decorative Stone in Mankato

Mankato's silty clay loam holds water and compacts hard, so rock beds around foundations here need fabric underneath or the stone will slowly work its way into the soil over a few seasons. With first frost arriving around October 3 and the ground staying frozen well into spring, a rock bed installed correctly this year is one you are not touching again for a decade. It works well against the house foundation and along downspouts where clay soil already sheds water fast. It is a poor choice for beds where you want organic matter feeding perennials, since it blocks the leaf litter and compost that clay soil around here actually needs.

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 much landscape rock do I need for a bed along my house foundation in Mankato?

Measure the bed's length and width in feet to get square footage, then divide by 81 for a standard 2 inch depth. A typical 20 foot by 3 foot foundation bed is 60 square feet, which needs a little under one cubic yard. Order in full cubic yard increments and round up to avoid running short.

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Is one cubic yard of rock enough for a small front yard bed?

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, so it depends on your bed size. A typical small front bed runs 100 to 150 square feet, which one yard handles comfortably at standard depth. Go deeper than 2 inches and you will need more material for the same footprint.

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When is the best time to install landscape rock in Mankato?

Anytime the ground is not frozen works, but late spring after the last frost around May 11 through early fall before October gives you workable soil for laying fabric and grading the bed properly. Avoid installing over frozen or waterlogged clay, since it is harder to get a flat, compacted base underneath the fabric.

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Where will the rock be dropped and how do I prepare for delivery?

The driver places the load at a spot your driveway or yard access allows, typically as close to the work area as the truck can safely reach. Clear a path beforehand and mark exactly where you want the pile. Delivery is scheduled at checkout, and having a tarp or plywood down under the drop spot protects your driveway surface.

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Should I use landscape rock or mulch around my foundation?

Rock makes sense against the foundation itself since it does not hold moisture against your siding and it is a one time install rather than an annual refresh. Mulch is better in planting beds further out where you want organic matter breaking down into Mankato's clay soil to feed roots. Many yards here use both, rock close to the house and mulch around the plants.

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