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Mesa 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.
Mitch Smouse
Mitch Smouse
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Ordered Dirt. Received Dirt. Would Buy Again.

At a 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed length by width, decide on 2 inches for a lighter accent look or closer to 3 inches for better weed suppression, then divide your square footage by 162 to land on cubic yards needed. Round up slightly, running short mid job on a stone delivery is more annoying than running short on mulch.

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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Mesa Landscape Rock Delivery

Mesa 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.
Mitch Smouse
Mitch Smouse
Google Review

Ordered Dirt. Received Dirt. Would Buy Again.

At a 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed length by width, decide on 2 inches for a lighter accent look or closer to 3 inches for better weed suppression, then divide your square footage by 162 to land on cubic yards needed. Round up slightly, running short mid job on a stone delivery is more annoying than running short on mulch.

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 Mesa Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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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Julie Nekich
Julie Nekich

Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of cautio...

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Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes this a decade long install instead of a weed farm, so budget for that if you have not already got it down. A steel or aluminum edging strip keeps the rock from migrating into the lawn or gravel drive line that a lot of Mesa homes have. Some customers also grab a bit of decomposed granite for pathways as a contrast texture next to the larger rock in the beds.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Mesa's sandy alkaline soil, skip anything that recommends tilling rock into the ground, it just sinks and disappears over a season or two. Lay landscape fabric first, pin it down well since monsoon wind gets under loose edges, then place rock at 2 to 3 inches on top. This keeps the stone riding above the sand instead of settling into it, which is the main reason rock beds in the valley look thin after a year.

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The most common mistake in Mesa yards is skipping edging. Without a physical barrier, sandy soil migrates rock into the lawn during monsoon runoff and irrigation overspray pushes it the other direction into planting beds. A steel or paver edge holds the line in both directions and saves you from raking stone back into place every few months.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If you are covering a large front yard, mix rock sizes strategically rather than buying all one grade. A smaller decorative size up front near the entry reads as more finished, while a larger rock along fence lines and side yards costs less per yard covered and holds up fine where nobody is looking closely. This stretches your budget without making the yard look inconsistent.

Decorative Stone in Mesa

Mesa sits on sandy alkaline soil at 1326 feet, which drains fast and grows almost nothing without heavy irrigation, so a lot of homeowners here are moving front yards to rock permanently instead of babying grass through 110 degree summers. Decorative rock over fabric handles the heat without breaking down, and it does not care about the alkaline pH the way plants do. The tradeoff is it traps mesquite and palo verde leaf litter, so beds near mature trees need occasional blowing out. Around downspouts it also stops the sandy soil from washing into a rutted mess during monsoon storms.

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 Mesa's heat and sun exposure?

Yes, rock does not fade, crack, or break down from UV exposure the way mulch does, which matters with Mesa's summer sun. It also will not attract termites or ignite the way wood mulch can near a foundation. The main consideration is that rock holds heat, so avoid piling it directly against stucco walls or plants that are sensitive to reflected heat.

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How many cubic yards do I need for an average Mesa front yard bed?

A typical 300 square foot front bed at 2 inches deep needs a little under 2 cubic yards, using the 162 square feet per yard coverage rate. Larger side yard to side yard conversions common in Mesa can run 5 to 8 cubic yards. Measure your specific bed dimensions rather than estimating from a typical lot size, Mesa lots vary a lot in front yard footprint.

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When is the best time to install rock in Mesa?

Late fall through winter, roughly November through February, is easiest on the installer since you are working outside daytime highs well over 100 degrees. It is not weather dependent for the material itself since rock does not care about temperature, but working in cooler months makes fabric placement and hauling far more comfortable.

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Can the delivery truck get into a gated backyard or narrow side yard?

Delivery trucks place material at the driveway, curb, or another accessible drop point, they generally cannot enter gated backyards or narrow side yards. If your project is in a backyard, plan on moving the rock by wheelbarrow from the drop point, and clear a path in advance so moving day goes faster.

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Should I choose rock or decomposed granite for my Mesa yard?

Rock works better as a permanent groundcover over fabric in beds and against the foundation, it stays put and needs almost no upkeep. Decomposed granite, often called DG here, compacts into a firmer surface that suits walkways and patio areas better than loose rock does. Many Mesa yards use both, rock in the planting beds and DG on the paths connecting them.

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