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Marquette 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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
Google Review

Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

At a 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed's length and width, decide whether you want a 2 inch or 3 inch depth, and order in whole cubic yards since partial loads are hard to schedule efficiently. Most Marquette front yard beds run 3 to 6 cubic yards depending on how much lawn is being converted.

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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Marquette Landscape Rock Delivery

Marquette 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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
Google Review

Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

At a 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed's length and width, decide whether you want a 2 inch or 3 inch depth, and order in whole cubic yards since partial loads are hard to schedule efficiently. Most Marquette front yard beds run 3 to 6 cubic yards depending on how much lawn is being converted.

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 Marquette Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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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scott fisher
scott fisher

I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as pro...

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I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as promised and place exactly where I asked. Excellent service! I will be ordering mulch next!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what keeps this a decade long install instead of a weed patch by the second summer. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the rock from migrating into the lawn during Marquette's heavy snow removal season, and a few larger accent boulders read well against the stone's smaller scale. If any beds border planting areas that need real soil feeding, mulch is still the better call there.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Marquette's freeze thaw cycles, skip the cheap woven fabric and use a heavier non woven landscape fabric, it resists the frost heave that pushes lighter fabric to the surface after a hard winter. Overlap seams by at least six inches and pin every two feet. This one detail is the difference between rock that stays flat for ten years and rock that shows fabric wrinkles by the second spring thaw.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see locally is installing rock right up against cedar or arborvitae foundation plantings that want organic mulch and moisture retention. Rock reflects heat and sheds water away from roots, which stresses plants that prefer sandy loam kept slightly moist. Keep rock to the hardscape zones, downspouts, walkways, foundation edges, and use bark mulch in true planting beds.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order slightly heavier stone sizes, like 1 to 2 inch, for areas near the harbor where lake wind gusts are stronger, smaller pea gravel scatters more easily in open, exposed yards. Pairing a heavier border stone with lighter infill rock in sheltered beds gets you wind resistance without paying for large stone everywhere.

Decorative Stone in Marquette

Marquette's sandy loam sheds water quickly, which is good news for rock since it will not sit in standing puddles against your foundation the way it might in heavier clay soils. With a growing season bookended by a late May 13 frost and an early October 15 frost, homeowners here want beds that look finished without a spring and fall maintenance cycle. Rock over fabric holds up through the snow load and freeze thaw swings that come with our 659 foot elevation near the lake. It is a common choice for downspout aprons and foundation borders around the older homes near the harbor.

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 stay put through a Marquette winter with all our snow removal?

Yes, if it is edged properly. Steel or aluminum landscape edging keeps rock from getting pushed into the lawn when you are shoveling or plowing near beds. Without edging, expect some migration each season as snow gets moved around, so budget for edging as part of the install rather than an afterthought.

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

At 2 inches deep, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs just under 2 cubic yards. Round up to 2 full cubic yards, or go to 3 if you want the fuller 3 inch depth for better weed suppression.

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What time of year should I install landscape rock here?

Anytime between last frost on May 13 and first frost on October 15 works, since this is not a planting project tied to a growing window. Many people prefer early summer so fabric and edging have settled before fall leaf drop, which otherwise collects in fresh rock.

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Where will the truck place the rock, and do I need a special driveway?

The load is placed as one pile at a clear, accessible spot you designate, typically the driveway or curb closest to your project. Standard residential driveways work fine, just clear the area of vehicles and note any low hanging branches or narrow gates ahead of your scheduled delivery.

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Is landscape rock or mulch the better choice for our sandy loam soil?

It depends on the bed. Rock suits foundation borders, downspout areas, and low maintenance zones since our sandy loam already drains well and rock adds no organic matter. For beds with shrubs or perennials that benefit from moisture retention and slow fed nutrients, mulch remains the better fit.

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