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Montgomery 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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
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Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most bed and groundcover applications. If you want more coverage per yard at 2 inches, or better weed suppression and a more finished look at 3 inches, plan quantity around whichever depth fits the bed. Measure your bed square footage first, then work backward from the 162 square foot figure.

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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Montgomery Landscape Rock Delivery

Montgomery 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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
Google Review

Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most bed and groundcover applications. If you want more coverage per yard at 2 inches, or better weed suppression and a more finished look at 3 inches, plan quantity around whichever depth fits the bed. Measure your bed square footage first, then work backward from the 162 square foot figure.

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 Montgomery Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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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scott fisher
scott fisher

I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as pro...

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I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as promised and place exactly where I asked. Excellent service! I will be ordering mulch next!

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Landscape fabric underneath is what actually makes this a decade-long install instead of a five-year one, so it is worth doing right the first time. Edging, whether steel or paver, keeps rock from migrating into the lawn or the clay from working up through gaps. Some customers pair rock beds near the foundation with mulch further out where they are still growing plants that want organic matter.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Montgomery's red clay, lay landscape fabric before rock, but slit it generously around any existing plants so water can still reach roots. Clay already holds moisture, and a fabric layer without slits traps it right at the surface, which rots roots on shrubs planted too close to the bed edge. This is the single most common install mistake we see delivered into new rock beds here.

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Rock beds near mature oaks and pines, common on older Montgomery lots, fill with leaf litter every fall and after the first frost around November 18. Plan on blowing or raking beds clean once or twice through winter, since trapped organic matter breaks down rock's low maintenance advantage and eventually feeds weed seeds a hidden bit of soil to grow in.

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Order your full quantity at once rather than in stages. Rock color can vary slightly between deliveries depending on the source batch, and matching a small top off order months later is harder than getting the whole bed done from one load. This also saves a second delivery fee down the line.

Decorative Stone in Montgomery

Montgomery's red clay drains slowly, and a lot of front yards near downtown and out toward the Eastchase area hold water at the surface after storms. Rock over fabric solves that where mulch just floats or compacts into the clay. It also handles the long, hot growing season here without breaking down or needing replacement, unlike organic mulch that cooks fast in zone 8b summers. Good call for foundation beds and downspout areas where clay already stays saturated.

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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Will landscape rock hold up in Montgomery's clay soil long term?

Yes, rock over fabric performs well here because it does not compact into wet clay the way mulch eventually does. The fabric barrier keeps rock separated from the clay below, so it stays looking installed rather than sinking in. Expect a genuinely long lasting bed if fabric and edging are done correctly at install.

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

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs just under 2 cubic yards. Round up to 2 yards to account for settling into clay soil over the first few months, especially if the bed sits somewhere that collects runoff.

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When's the best time to install rock in Montgomery?

Anytime outside of heavy summer rain works, but late fall after the first frost around November 18 or late winter before last frost in March are easiest, since the clay is less saturated and easier to grade evenly. Avoid installing right after a heavy rain event when clay is soft and hard to level.

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Can the delivery truck reach my backyard or side yard?

Trucks typically place material at the closest accessible point, usually a driveway, and cannot drive across lawns or through narrow side gates. If your project area is not truck accessible, plan on moving material by wheelbarrow from the drop point, and let us know any access limits when you schedule.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for beds along my foundation?

Rock is the better call directly against foundations in Montgomery, since it does not hold moisture against the house the way mulch can, and it will not need replacing every year or two. Save mulch for beds further out where you are actively growing plants that benefit from organic matter breaking down into the clay.

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