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Middletown 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.
Donna Nedrow
Donna Nedrow
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Great service. We ordered topsoil from Mulch Mound and the best experience. Thank you so much!

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed in square feet, decide on depth based on how exposed the area is, and divide to get your yardage. Most Middletown front yard beds run half a yard to two yards depending on how much of the lot is in rock versus planting.

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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Middletown Landscape Rock Delivery

Middletown 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.
Donna Nedrow
Donna Nedrow
Google Review

Great service. We ordered topsoil from Mulch Mound and the best experience. Thank you so much!

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed in square feet, decide on depth based on how exposed the area is, and divide to get your yardage. Most Middletown front yard beds run half a yard to two yards depending on how much of the lot is in rock versus planting.

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 Middletown Folks

4.7
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Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich

One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked ...

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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my order in for the next day online and they came right at 9 AM. The employee who dropped off the mulch did a great job, putting it right on the tarp I laid out, she even made sure none of it got on the yard and double checked the truck bed to make sure it all came out. The mulch was exactly what I needed and arrived right on time.

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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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade install instead of a weed farm by next summer. Steel edging or a paver border keeps the stone from migrating into the lawn when you mow, and a few bags of soil conditioner nearby helps any planting pockets you leave inside the rock actually support root growth.

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Because Middletown's silt loam compacts when wet, grade and tamp your base before laying fabric, otherwise the rock will settle unevenly into soft pockets within a year. Aim for a slight slope away from the foundation so water sheds instead of pooling under the stone. Skipping this step is the number one reason rock beds develop dips near downspouts within the first two seasons.

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Rock traps falling leaves instead of breaking them down like mulch does, and Middletown's tree cover means autumn leaf litter will sit on top of the stone all winter if you do not blow or rake it off. Plan on a fall cleanup pass before the October 15 frost date so decomposing leaf matter does not stain the rock or feed weed seeds that sprout in spring.

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Rock is a one time material cost compared to mulch you replace every year or two, so factor that into how you budget the job even though the upfront yardage costs more per cubic yard. Pairing a rock border with mulch in the actual planting beds lets you get organic matter where roots need it while keeping high traffic edges permanent and low maintenance.

Decorative Stone in Middletown

Middletown's silt loam drains slower than sandy soil, which means beds against the foundation and low spots near downspouts stay damp longer after storms off the Great Miami River watershed. A rock layer over fabric sheds that water instead of holding it against your siding. With winters dipping through zone 6b and freeze thaw cycling from October into April, rock also does not heave or wash out the way loose mulch can after a hard rain. It is a common choice here for the low maintenance strip along a driveway or the bed that never quite dries out.

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 deep should I install landscape rock in my Middletown yard?

Two to three inches is standard. Two inches works for decorative areas that see little foot traffic, while three inches gives better weed suppression and holds up better in beds near downspouts where water moves through more often. Going deeper than three inches wastes material without adding real benefit.

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

At a 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs roughly 1.85 cubic yards, meaning most people order 2 yards to be safe. If you want the fuller 3 inch depth, plan closer to 2.75 to 3 yards for that same area.

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When is the best time to install rock before winter sets in?

Aim to finish before the ground starts freezing, so anytime before late October gives you a buffer ahead of Middletown's typical October 15 first frost. Installing on dry soil also matters here, since silt loam gets sticky and hard to grade evenly once it is saturated from fall rain.

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Where will the rock be dropped off and do I need to prep anything?

We place the load in your driveway or another spot you specify at checkout, so make sure that area is clear and reachable by a delivery truck. Having a tarp or plywood down to protect concrete is a good idea, and keep a path open if you plan to wheelbarrow it straight to the bed.

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Should I use landscape rock or mulch around my foundation?

Rock is the better call right against the foundation since it does not hold moisture against siding the way mulch can, and it will not need refreshing every year. Mulch still wins in planting beds where you want organic matter breaking down into the silt loam to feed roots, so many Middletown yards use both, rock along the house and mulch further out.

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