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Montrose 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.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
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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 o...

One cubic yard 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's length and width, decide your depth, and order in full cubic yards since rock is sold that way, not by the bag. Most Montrose front yard beds run somewhere between 2 and 5 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.

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Montrose Landscape Rock Delivery

Montrose 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.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
Google Review

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 o...

One cubic yard 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's length and width, decide your depth, and order in full cubic yards since rock is sold that way, not by the bag. Most Montrose front yard beds run somewhere between 2 and 5 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.

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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 Montrose Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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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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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes this a one time install instead of a project you redo every couple of years, so lay it before the rock goes down. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the rock from migrating into the lawn or gravel driveway, which is common on sloped Montrose lots. If any part of the bed still has plants that want organic matter, keep a separate mulched zone rather than mixing rock in with them.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

At 5,800 feet, Montrose sun is more intense than the elevation suggests, and lighter colored rock reflects heat back at nearby plants and siding more than people expect. If your bed sits against a south facing wall, consider a mid tone gray rock instead of white or tan, it reduces reflected heat stress on anything planted nearby and stays cooler underfoot in summer.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The most common mistake with rock in this area is skipping fabric because the clay seems solid enough to hold rock in place on its own. It does not, clay shifts with freeze and thaw between May and October frosts, and rock without fabric slowly works itself down into the soil within a couple of seasons, mixing dirt into your clean stone.

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Rock and mulch are not competitors, they are often used together on the same property. Keep rock in the front yard beds people see from the street and where clay drainage is worst, and save organic mulch for planting beds where you actually want soil health to improve over time. That split gets you the low maintenance look where it matters and healthier soil where plants need it.

Decorative Stone in Montrose

Montrose sits at almost 5,800 feet with heavy clay soil underneath most yards, the kind that stays wet in spring and cracks hard by July. Organic mulches break down fast in that swing and need replacing, but rock does not care about clay drainage or the freeze and thaw between the May last frost and the October first frost. It is a common choice here for front yard beds facing the Uncompahgre Valley sun, and for dry, low water areas near downspouts where clay already sheds water fast. Once it is down, it stays down through Montrose winters without settling into the soil.

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 Montrose's clay soil?

Yes, rock sits on top of the soil rather than in it, so clay's slow drainage and cracking do not affect it the way they affect mulch or plantings. With fabric underneath, the rock stays separate from the clay entirely, which is part of why it holds up for years without maintenance in this area.

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

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at 2 inches deep. A typical Montrose front bed running 200 to 400 square feet usually takes 2 to 3 cubic yards at that depth, or more if you prefer the fuller 3 inch coverage for better weed control.

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Is there a bad time of year to install rock in Montrose?

Not really, since rock installs fine as long as the ground is not frozen solid, which mainly rules out the coldest weeks around January. Most people install between the last frost in May and the first frost in October, but rock does not have the seasonal urgency that planting or seeding does.

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Where will the rock be placed on delivery day?

The truck places the full load in one pile at a spot you designate, typically a driveway or curbside area, not spread into the beds. You will need a wheelbarrow or cart to move it from the pile to its final location, so plan for that labor after delivery.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for a bed near my foundation?

Rock is generally the better choice against foundations since it does not hold moisture against siding the way organic mulch can, and it will not need replacing every year or two. Save mulch for beds with plants that benefit from organic matter breaking down into the soil over time.

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