About this landscape rock

Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.

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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's length and width, decide on depth, and that tells you the yardage. Most front yard beds in this area 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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About this landscape rock

Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.

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...

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's length and width, decide on depth, and that tells you the yardage. Most front yard beds in this area 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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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 a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

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Landscape fabric underneath is what keeps this a decade long install instead of a yearly chore, so order enough to cover the full bed before the rock goes down. Steel or plastic edging keeps the stone from migrating into the lawn, especially useful in this area's silt loam which shifts more than sandy soil. Some customers add a run of topsoil or compost first for any planted sections that will sit inside the rock border.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Myers Corner's silt loam, skip laying rock straight on graded soil even if it looks solid. Silt loam holds water and shifts slightly with freeze thaw, so fabric is what keeps stone from sinking into the ground over a season or two. Compact the sub base lightly first if you can, then fabric, then rock. This one extra step is the difference between a bed that still looks crisp in five years and one where you are pulling stone out of mud by year two.

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The most common mistake is treating rock beds like mulch beds and expecting them to feed nearby plants. They do not, and organic debris that lands on top just sits there since there is no soil contact underneath. Plan on blowing or raking leaves off rock beds each fall before your Oct 15 average frost, since wet leaves trapped against fabric can mat and stain the stone over a winter.

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Rock is priced and delivered by the cubic yard, so combining smaller planned beds into one order cuts down on double deliveries. If you are converting a section of lawn near a downspout or foundation, it is often more efficient to over order slightly for that zone now rather than order a small top up later at higher relative delivery cost per yard.

Decorative Stone in Myers Corner

Myers Corner sits on silt loam that compacts and sheds water slowly, which means bare beds near Bowdoin Park and the surrounding neighborhoods stay damp and weedy through the shoulder seasons. Rock over fabric breaks that cycle since nothing roots through it and water still drains. With a zone 6a winter and frost arriving by mid October, this is also material you install once before the ground freezes and do not touch again for years. It holds its place through freeze thaw cycles better than organic mulch, which heaves and washes in a hard Hudson Valley spring.

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 long does landscape rock actually last before I need to redo it?

Properly installed over fabric, landscape rock is essentially a one time project, not something you refresh yearly like mulch. In Myers Corner's climate it holds its position through winter freeze and thaw for many years. The only maintenance is occasionally topping up spots that settle or clearing leaf debris in fall.

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

At a standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs roughly 2 cubic yards. Going to 3 inches for better coverage bumps that closer to 2.75 to 3 cubic yards. Measure the bed first and round up slightly.

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

Aim to finish before the ground gets too wet or starts to freeze, ideally by early October given the average first frost around Oct 15. Installing on drier silt loam is easier to grade and compact than after fall rains soften it. Spring after the Apr 15 last frost also works well if you missed the fall window.

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

The load is placed as close to your beds as the truck can access, typically the driveway or curb, and you choose the delivery date at checkout rather than a fixed window. Clear a path beforehand and make sure the drop area can handle the weight. Someone does not need to be present, but it helps to confirm placement instructions in your order notes.

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Should I use landscape rock or mulch for beds near my foundation?

Rock is generally the better call right against foundations since it does not hold moisture against siding the way organic mulch can, and it will not need replacing yearly. It is a poor choice around plants that benefit from organic matter breaking into the soil, so many customers use rock near the house and mulch farther out in planting beds.

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