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Memphis 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.
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...

Landscape rock installs at 2 to 3 inches deep, and one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at the 2 inch depth. Measure your bed's length and width, multiply for square footage, and divide by 162 to get a rough cubic yard count. Most Memphis foundation beds and downspout areas run small, so many orders land between 1 and 3 cubic yards.

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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Memphis Landscape Rock Delivery

Memphis Landscape Rock Delivery

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$132.00 per Yard
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The best local landscape rock, without the guesswork.

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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...

Landscape rock installs at 2 to 3 inches deep, and one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at the 2 inch depth. Measure your bed's length and width, multiply for square footage, and divide by 162 to get a rough cubic yard count. Most Memphis foundation beds and downspout areas run small, so many orders land between 1 and 3 cubic yards.

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 Memphis Folks

4.7
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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 underneath is worth doing right the first time, since rock is not something you want to pull up and redo. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone from migrating into the lawn, especially on the sloped yards common around the bluffs. A lot of customers pair a rock bed near the foundation with mulch further out where they still want to plant.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Memphis clay, skip skimping on the fabric barrier. Loess and clay soil pushes moisture up through bare rock beds, and without fabric the stone sinks into the mud within a season or two. Use a woven landscape fabric, not the thin spunbond stuff, and overlap seams by at least 6 inches. It costs a little more upfront but it is the difference between a bed that looks the same in five years and one you are re-digging out of the clay by year two.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see locally is installing rock too deep, thinking more is better. At 2 to 3 inches you get full coverage without smothering drainage, but go beyond 4 inches and water starts pooling on top instead of moving through, especially in Memphis's already slow-draining clay. Stick to the recommended depth and let the fabric do the weed suppression work instead of piling on extra stone.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock pairs well with mulch on the same property rather than replacing it everywhere. Use rock tight against the foundation and around downspouts where Memphis's heavy spring rain causes splashback and erosion, then switch to mulch in planting beds further out where you want organic matter breaking down into the clay. This split approach cuts down on total rock volume needed while still solving the drainage problem where it matters most.

Decorative Stone in Memphis

Memphis sits on loess and clay that holds water and compacts hard when it dries, which makes bare beds prone to erosion and standing puddles after our spring rains. Rock over landscape fabric solves both problems at once, letting water move through while keeping the clay from washing into the yard. It is a common choice around downspouts and foundations here, where organic mulch tends to wash out or mat down in low spots. Homeowners near Graceland and throughout the older Midtown neighborhoods often use it on slopes where clay erosion is worse.

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 with Memphis's clay soil?

Yes, rock actually helps here. Clay and loess soil in Memphis holds water and erodes on slopes, and a rock bed over fabric keeps water moving through instead of pooling or washing the clay away. It is one of the most common fixes we deliver for around foundations and downspouts.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a small foundation bed?

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a typical 10 by 20 foot foundation bed at 200 square feet needs a little over 1 cubic yard. Measure your actual bed and round up slightly since clay soil settles unevenly.

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

Anytime the ground is not frozen or soaked works, but late fall after the first frost around November 5 or early spring before the last frost near March 25 tends to be driest underfoot. Avoid installing right after heavy rain, since wet clay makes fabric placement and grading harder.

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Where will the rock be dropped and do I need a clear driveway?

We place the load wherever you specify at checkout, usually a driveway or curb area close to the project. Clear a path at least as wide as a standard truck and let us know if the drop spot is around back or down a narrow side yard, since that affects how we plan the delivery.

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Is landscape rock better than mulch for my Memphis yard?

It depends on the spot. Rock is a one time install that lasts for years and handles drainage and erosion better in clay soil, but it does not feed the soil or suit plants that want organic matter. Many Memphis yards use rock near foundations and mulch in planting beds.

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