• New York NY Landscape Rock Delivery - Mulch Mound
1 1
New York 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
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 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 in square feet, decide on depth based on whether it is a foundation strip or a full front yard bed, then divide to get your cubic yard order. Most New York front yards and downspout borders run smaller than people expect, so measure before assuming you need a full load.

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.

FAQs

Read all FAQs

New York Landscape Rock Delivery

New York Landscape Rock Delivery

4.7
137 reviews
$132.00 per Yard
$132.00
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Type
Size
Minimum of 3 Yard
Hand-picked local yards
4,000+ regional deliveries
Dedicated support
Why order through Mulch Mound

The best local landscape rock, without the guesswork.

We hand-pick and partner with the best yards in your region, keep only the ones our buyers rate well, and back each load with our guarantee.

Mulch Mound Guarantee

If your landscape rock isn't the quantity or quality you ordered, we'll make it right.

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 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 in square feet, decide on depth based on whether it is a foundation strip or a full front yard bed, then divide to get your cubic yard order. Most New York front yards and downspout borders run smaller than people expect, so measure before assuming you need a full load.

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.

FAQs

Read all FAQs

View full details

How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

1

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.

2

Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

3

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 York Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
Google Reviews
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...

Read full 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 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!

Google Review
Rob H
Rob H

Easy to order, great service, and great product. We enjoy the final look of a very neglected beds we inherited!

Google Review

Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is worth the extra step here, since urban fill soil pushes up weeds fast without a barrier. Edging, whether metal or stone, keeps rock contained on narrow city lots where beds sit close to sidewalks and neighbors. A lot of our New York customers also order a topsoil or compost delivery for the planted sections before the rock goes down around them.

New York Soil Delivery
New York Mulch Delivery
New York Gravel Delivery
Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In New York, urban fill soil compacts hard, so before laying fabric, break up the top few inches with a rake or hoe. Rock laid straight over compacted fill without loosening it first tends to shift and settle unevenly within a season, especially near stoops where foot traffic is heavier. A few extra minutes of prep here saves you from re-leveling the bed next spring.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The most common mistake we see in this city is skipping fabric because a bed looks small. Without it, rock and urban fill soil mix together within a year or two, and separating rock from dirt later is a much bigger job than laying fabric up front. Always use a woven landscape fabric, not plastic sheeting, so water still drains through.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock is a one time install, not a seasonal refresh like mulch, so it is worth pairing the order with any drainage or grading work you have been putting off. Since New York lots often deal with runoff from neighboring properties or narrow side yards, fixing grade before rock goes down means you are not digging it back up later to correct water flow.

Decorative Stone in New York

Urban fill under most New York lots drains unevenly, and rock groundcover sits on top of that problem instead of fighting it, which is why it works so well along foundations and downspouts where standing water is common. With growing zone 7b winters bringing freeze and thaw cycles between November and April, rock does not heave or wash out the way loose mulch can on a slope or a narrow city lot. It also suits the smaller footprint of most five boroughs yards, where a permanent low maintenance bed matters more than seasonal color. Over fabric it becomes a install once, forget it groundcover for years.

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

Click a question to see the answer

Answer

Will landscape rock work with New York's clay and fill soil under my front yard?

Yes, rock actually performs better than mulch on urban fill because it does not break down or feed weed growth the way organic material does. Fill soil in this city tends to drain unevenly, and rock over fabric sits above that problem rather than absorbing it, making it a solid choice for foundation beds and downspout areas.

Answer

How much rock do I need for a small New York front yard bed?

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth. Most New York front yards or foundation strips run smaller than that, often needing a half yard to a full yard depending on bed size and whether you go 2 or 3 inches deep for better coverage.

Answer

What time of year is best to install rock in New York?

Anytime the ground isn't frozen works, so outside the November to April frost window is easiest for prep work like grading and fabric laying. Since rock is a permanent install rather than a seasonal refresh, there is no rush tied to bloom times or mulch refresh schedules the way there is with organic material.

Answer

Can your truck access a narrow New York lot or row house driveway?

In most cases yes, but tight brownstone and row house lots sometimes need the load placed curbside rather than in a rear yard. Let us know your access situation and drop spot preference at checkout so the delivery gets placed where you can move it easily.

Answer

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

Rock is generally the better call right against a foundation, since it does not hold moisture against the wall the way organic mulch can, and it lasts for years without a refresh. Mulch makes more sense in planted beds where you want organic matter feeding the soil over time.

More delivery around New York, New York

All New York, New York landscape supply