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Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.
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At the standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of rock covers roughly 162 square feet at 2 inches, less if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed's square footage first, then decide on depth based on whether it is decorative groundcover or a functional buffer against a downspout. Most Minneapolis front yard beds run 3 to 6 cubic yards depending on how much lawn is being converted.

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.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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Minneapolis Landscape Rock Delivery

Minneapolis Landscape Rock Delivery

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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.
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 rock covers roughly 162 square feet at 2 inches, less if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed's square footage first, then decide on depth based on whether it is decorative groundcover or a functional buffer against a downspout. Most Minneapolis front yard beds run 3 to 6 cubic yards depending on how much lawn is being converted.

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.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few 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.

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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...

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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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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...

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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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Landscape fabric underneath is what actually makes this a decade install instead of a five year one, so budget for it if your beds do not already have it. Edging, whether steel or paver, keeps rock from migrating into the lawn during Minneapolis's freeze thaw cycles. A lot of customers pair a rock bed near the foundation with mulch in the planting beds further out where they actually want organic matter breaking down.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Minneapolis, install rock over landscape fabric, not bare sandy loam, or the stone will slowly work itself down into the soil over a few winters of freeze thaw. Pin the fabric well at the edges since frost heave can lift loose corners. This is what turns a rock bed into a true decade-long install instead of something you're topping off again in five years.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see locally is skipping fall leaf cleanup on rock beds. Boulevard trees around Minneapolis dump leaves right through October, and once they get wet and settle into the stone they mat down and start decomposing right on top of your rock, defeating the whole point of a low maintenance groundcover. A leaf blower pass in late October saves you a much bigger cleanup in spring.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If you're doing a foundation bed and a planting bed in the same project, order them separately rather than trying to stretch one material across both. Rock against the foundation handles moisture and looks clean against Minneapolis's common stone and brick facades, while mulch further out actually feeds soil that sandy loam beds need. Mixing the two in one delivery just means measuring twice as carefully.

Decorative Stone in Minneapolis

Minneapolis sandy loam drains fast, which is good news for rock beds since you rarely deal with standing water pooling against the stone. The real challenge here is freeze thaw cycling between October and May, which can shift rock that was installed too shallow or without fabric underneath. Around here rock beds get a heavy dose of falling leaves from boulevard trees each October, so plan on blowing them out before the first frost or they will mat into the stone. Once it is set correctly, this is a install once and forget material through Minnesota winters.

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 Minneapolis's sandy loam soil?

Yes, sandy loam drains well enough that rock beds rarely have drainage problems. The main thing to watch is frost heave during freeze thaw cycles between October and May, which is why we recommend fabric underneath and a full 2 to 3 inch depth rather than a thin scatter of stone.

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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 2 cubic yards. If you want better weed suppression at 3 inches deep, plan closer to 3 cubic yards for the same area.

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When is the best time to install rock in Minneapolis?

Anytime the ground isn't frozen works, but most people install between April and September to avoid working around frost. Since rock is a one time install rather than an annual refresh, timing matters less than getting the fabric and depth right the first time.

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Where will the rock be dropped and do I need to be home?

We place the load on your driveway or at the curb, wherever you specify at checkout. You don't need to be home, but the drop spot should be clear and accessible for a truck, and you'll want a wheelbarrow path to your beds ready for moving material afterward.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for a Minneapolis front yard bed?

Rock makes sense for foundation beds, downspout areas, and spots where you want a one time install that survives winters without refreshing. Mulch is better where plants need organic matter added back to the soil each season. Many Minneapolis yards use both, rock near the house and mulch further out in planting beds.

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