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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.
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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...

At the standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at 2 inches, less if you go deeper for a foundation border. Measure your bed length and width first, then decide your depth based on whether it is a walking path or a plant free groundcover zone. Most Mastic Beach front yard conversions run somewhere between 3 and 8 cubic yards depending on lot size.

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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Mastic Beach Landscape Rock Delivery

Mastic Beach 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...

At the standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at 2 inches, less if you go deeper for a foundation border. Measure your bed length and width first, then decide your depth based on whether it is a walking path or a plant free groundcover zone. Most Mastic Beach front yard conversions run somewhere between 3 and 8 cubic yards depending on lot size.

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 Mastic Beach Folks

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Fadi Nofal

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

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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

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 turns this from a five year fix into a decade long install, so budget for it if you have not laid it yet. Edging, whether metal, plastic, or a paver border, keeps sandy soil from creeping into the rock bed over time. Some customers also order a topsoil or compost delivery for the planted sections they are keeping separate from the rock zones.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Mastic Beach's sandy soil, skip skipping the fabric. Without a barrier, rock sinks into loose sand within a season or two and you end up topping it off constantly. Lay a heavy landscape fabric, overlap seams by several inches, and pin it before any rock goes down. This single step is the difference between a bed that looks the same in five years and one that needs redone by year two.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake locally is installing rock right up against tree trunks or foundation plantings that actually want organic matter. Rock traps leaves, holds heat against bark, and starves roots of the compost breakdown they'd get from mulch. Keep a mulch ring around anything living and reserve the stone for open groundcover, downspout aprons, or purely decorative zones where nothing needs to feed.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order the full amount up front rather than topping off later, since matching stone color and size after the fact is harder than it sounds and dye lots vary by supplier run. Buying once in bulk also saves you a second delivery fee and a second day spent moving material with a wheelbarrow, which matters more than people think once the truck has already come and gone.

Decorative Stone in Mastic Beach

Mastic Beach sits at 7 feet elevation with sandy soil that drains almost too well, which makes organic mulch break down and blow around faster than most homeowners expect. Landscape rock does not care about that drainage rate, it just sits there. In zone 7a, freeze thaw cycles between the November and April frost dates can heave loose material, but a properly bedded rock layer stays put through the winter. It is a strong match for the low maintenance, wind exposed front yards common closer to the water here.

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 Mastic Beach's sandy soil?

Yes, actually better than mulch in a lot of cases. Sandy soil drains so fast that organic mulch dries out and blows off, but rock stays put once it is bedded on fabric. Just make sure the fabric goes down first, since loose sand alone will let the stone sink and disappear over a couple of seasons.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a typical front yard bed?

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, so a 300 square foot bed runs close to 2 cubic yards, and a 600 square foot yard closer to 4. Go with 3 inches instead of 2 for areas near downspouts or foot traffic, which lowers your coverage to about 108 square feet per yard.

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When is the best time to install landscape rock here?

Anytime the ground is not frozen works, but late spring after the April 7 last frost or early fall before the November frost date gives you the easiest digging and fabric staking. Since this is a one time install rather than an annual refresh, you are not locked into a tight seasonal window like you would be with mulch.

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Where will the truck put the rock on delivery day?

The driver places the load as close to your project area as the truck can safely reach, usually a driveway or curbside spot. Clear a path ahead of time, especially if your property has narrow side access, and have a plan for moving material from the drop point to the bed with a wheelbarrow or cart.

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Should I choose rock over mulch for a low maintenance yard?

If the goal is truly low maintenance and the area is not planted with things that need organic matter, rock is the stronger long term choice since it is a one time install rather than an annual refresh. For beds with shrubs or perennials that benefit from decomposing mulch, keep those areas separate and save rock for open groundcover or foundation borders.

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