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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.
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At the standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the low end of that range. Measure your bed length by width, decide whether you want a 2 inch or 3 inch depth given how much foot traffic or drainage the area gets, then order in full cubic yards to avoid a second delivery. Most single-bed New Orleans projects run between 1 and 3 yards.

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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New Orleans Landscape Rock Delivery

New Orleans 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.
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 the low end of that range. Measure your bed length by width, decide whether you want a 2 inch or 3 inch depth given how much foot traffic or drainage the area gets, then order in full cubic yards to avoid a second delivery. Most single-bed New Orleans projects run between 1 and 3 yards.

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 New Orleans Folks

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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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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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what actually makes this a one-time install instead of a weed-pulling chore, so budget for it if you don't already have it down. Steel or aluminum edging keeps rock from migrating into the lawn during heavy rain, which matters here more than in drier climates. A few cubic yards of drainage gravel near downspouts pairs well if water pooling is the real problem you're solving.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In New Orleans clay, skip the shortcut of dumping rock straight onto bare soil. Lay landscape fabric first, because without it the rock will slowly sink into the clay after a few wet seasons and you'll be topping it off within a couple years instead of getting the decade of coverage it's supposed to give. The fabric also keeps clay from working its way up and staining lighter colored stone.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Live oaks and magnolias drop leaves and pods year round here, not just in fall, and rock beds trap all of it instead of breaking it down like mulch would. Plan on blowing or raking beds out every few weeks, especially near foundations, or the buildup holds moisture against your siding, which is exactly the problem rock was supposed to avoid.

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Order slightly more than your calculated yardage rather than less, since New Orleans clay settles unevenly and low spots show up after the first hard rain. A little extra on hand lets you top off those spots without paying for a second delivery, and leftover rock never goes bad sitting in a pile for next season.

Decorative Stone in New Orleans

New Orleans sits at negative elevation on alluvial clay that drains slowly and holds water after every summer storm. Organic mulch breaks down fast in that humidity and has to be replaced constantly, but rock does not rot, compact, or wash out the way clay-bound soil does. It is a practical choice around foundations and downspouts where water pools, since it lets runoff pass through instead of turning beds to mud. Once it is down over fabric, it stays down through hurricane season and beyond.

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 New Orleans humidity and rain?

Yes, that's actually where it outperforms mulch. Rock doesn't break down, mold, or wash away in heavy rain the way organic mulch does in our humidity. Over landscape fabric it stays functional and in place through hurricane season and years after, which is the main reason people switch from mulch to rock here.

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

A typical 100 square foot bed at 2 inches deep needs a little over half a cubic yard, so most people round up to 1 yard for a small bed. At 3 inches deep for better drainage near a foundation, plan closer to 1 cubic yard per 100 square feet.

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What time of year should I install rock in New Orleans?

Anytime works since this isn't a seasonal planting, but many people prefer to install before the wet season ramps up in late spring so drainage benefits kick in before the heaviest rain. Cooler months from December through February also make for more comfortable install days given our summer heat and humidity.

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Can the delivery truck get through a narrow New Orleans driveway or alley?

Most residential deliveries work fine in standard driveways, but the French Quarter and older neighborhoods sometimes have tight alleys or on-street parking only. Let us know about access limitations when you schedule so the load gets placed somewhere you can move it from without extra hauling.

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

Rock is generally the better call right against a foundation, especially in New Orleans where clay soil already holds water. It won't feed fungus growth against your siding or need replacing every year, though it also won't add organic matter for plants that want richer soil, so beds with heavy planting often do better with mulch instead.

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