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Mentor 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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go to the fuller 3 inch depth that holds up better over foundation beds. Measure your bed square footage first, then decide on depth based on how much weed and erosion control you want. Most Mentor foundation beds and downspout areas run somewhere between 1 and 4 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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Mentor Landscape Rock Delivery

Mentor 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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
Google Review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go to the fuller 3 inch depth that holds up better over foundation beds. Measure your bed square footage first, then decide on depth based on how much weed and erosion control you want. Most Mentor foundation beds and downspout areas run somewhere between 1 and 4 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 Mentor Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wan...

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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I compared it to competitors and I will definitely be becoming back.

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Lindsay Mangan
Lindsay Mangan

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...

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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!

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Landscape fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade long install instead of a five year one, so it is worth adding if you have not already got a barrier down. Edging keeps the stone from migrating into the lawn or silt loam beds nearby. Some customers pair rock borders with mulch in the planting beds themselves, since rock against the house and mulch around perennials gives each area what it actually needs.

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Silt loam like Mentor's tends to shift with freeze and thaw, which can let rock sink unevenly into the soil over a couple winters if there is no barrier. Lay landscape fabric first, not plastic, since plastic traps moisture against the soil and can make the silt loam beneath it go soft and muddy by the second season, which then lets your rock settle unevenly.

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The biggest mistake we see locally is people installing rock right up against plants that want organic matter, like hostas or hydrangeas common in Mentor foundation beds. Rock does not feed soil or hold moisture the way mulch does, so anything that needs regular watering or seasonal feeding will struggle. Save rock for foundation lines, downspout aprons, and true no plant zones, and keep organic mulch in the actual planting beds.

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Because this is a one time install rather than an annual refresh, it pays to slightly oversize your order rather than run short mid job. A leftover half yard of rock stores fine in a covered bin over winter for later touch ups, but a second small delivery months later costs more in time than just ordering enough up front.

Decorative Stone in Mentor

Mentor sits on silt loam that holds water well but can stay soft and slow to drain right after the spring thaw, which is exactly where a lot of homeowners end up with soggy mulch beds against the foundation. Rock does not break down or compact into that wet silt the way organic mulch does, so it holds its line through freeze thaw cycles between the late April last frost and late October first frost. It is a common choice around downspouts here where runoff needs somewhere to land without washing mulch into the lawn. It also holds up well in the exposed, wide open front yards typical of Mentor's newer developments.

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 long does landscape rock actually last in Mentor yards before it needs replacing?

Properly installed over fabric, landscape rock is essentially a one time install, not a seasonal refresh like mulch. It does not break down or wash into Mentor's silt loam the way organic material does. Most homeowners only add to it occasionally to cover thin spots or where foot traffic has pushed stone aside, not a full replacement.

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

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at 2 inches deep. A standard 20 foot foundation run at 3 feet wide is 60 square feet, so under a yard at 2 inches, closer to a full yard if you go 3 inches deep. Measure your actual bed and we can help size the order from there.

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What time of year is best to install rock in Mentor?

Anytime between the last frost around April 28 and before the ground firms up ahead of the October 24 first frost works well, since you want workable soil for laying fabric. Many people install in spring alongside other yard cleanup, but fall works fine too as long as the ground isn't frozen.

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Where will the delivery truck place the rock, and what do I need to prepare?

The truck drops the load in your driveway or another accessible spot you specify at checkout, we do not spread or move it beyond that point. Clear a path wide enough for a full size delivery vehicle and have a tarp or plywood down if you want to protect the driveway surface, since a yard of rock is heavy.

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Is landscape rock or mulch better for my Mentor yard?

It depends on the bed. Rock works well against foundations, under downspouts, and anywhere you want a permanent no maintenance surface, since it won't wash out or need annual replacement. Mulch is better around plants that benefit from organic matter breaking into the silt loam. Many Mentor yards use both, rock near the house and mulch in the planting beds.

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