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Newark 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...

At the standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of rock covers about 162 square feet at 2 inches, less at 3. A typical Newark foundation bed running the length of a rowhouse front, roughly 4 feet deep by 25 feet long, takes a little over half a yard at 2 inches, so most homeowners order one yard to have margin for depth around downspouts.

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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Newark Landscape Rock Delivery

Newark 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...

At the standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of rock covers about 162 square feet at 2 inches, less at 3. A typical Newark foundation bed running the length of a rowhouse front, roughly 4 feet deep by 25 feet long, takes a little over half a yard at 2 inches, so most homeowners order one yard to have margin for depth around downspouts.

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 Newark 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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Landscape fabric underneath is what makes this a decade-long install instead of a rock garden full of weeds by June. Edging, whether steel or paver, keeps the stone out of the lawn and off the sidewalk during Newark's freeze thaw cycles. Many customers also order a topsoil or mulch delivery separately for planting islands they leave rock free within the bed.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Newark's gravelly loam drains well but still shifts seasonally near foundations, especially where old rowhouse footings settled unevenly. Before laying fabric, rake the bed to a consistent grade sloping slightly away from the house. Skipping this step means rock migrates into low spots within a year and you end up with bare fabric showing in the highest corners of the bed, which looks worse than no rock at all.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake with rock beds near Branch Brook Park style tree canopy is ignoring leaf litter. Rock traps falling leaves in a way mulch does not let you rake out cleanly, and by December you have a compost layer breaking down on top of your stone. Plan on a leaf blower pass every two weeks through October and November, or keep rock beds away from heavy oak and maple drip lines entirely.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Since this is a one time install rather than an annual refresh, it pays to order slightly heavier on the yardage upfront rather than short yourself and pay for a second small delivery later. Pairing rock with a paver or steel edge restrained bed also means you never have to reorder for top offs, unlike mulch, which is where the real savings show up over five or ten years.

Decorative Stone in Newark

Newark's gravelly loam already drains reasonably well, but rowhouse lots and narrow side yards near Branch Brook Park often funnel roof runoff straight into foundation beds. Rock over landscape fabric stops that erosion cold and does not compact the way mulch does after a wet fall. With first frost landing around November 4, a rock bed installed in October is settled and stable well before ground freeze. It also skips the spring refresh that homeowners here are used to doing with wood mulch.

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 in Newark's clay heavy spots near older foundations?

Yes, as long as it goes over landscape fabric and the bed is graded to shed water away from the foundation. Gravelly loam with clay pockets can hold moisture, and rock actually helps by keeping soil from splashing onto siding during heavy rain, which is a common issue on older Brick City rowhouses.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 200 square foot bed?

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 200 square foot bed needs roughly 1.25 cubic yards. Round up to 1.5 yards if you want a slightly deeper 2.5 inch layer or extra coverage around downspouts where runoff tends to displace stone.

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Is fall a good time to install rock before Newark's first frost?

Yes, October installs give the bed time to settle before the ground firms up around November 4. Fabric and edging go down easier in unfrozen gravelly loam, and you avoid dealing with frost heave shifting your border the following spring.

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Can the delivery truck reach a narrow driveway or side yard?

Most Newark rowhouse driveways and side yards can be reached if there is at least 10 feet of clearance for the truck to place the load. Tell us your access point when you schedule delivery at checkout so we can plan the drop spot and avoid blocking your sidewalk or a neighbor's access.

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

Rock is the better choice directly against foundations since it will not hold moisture against siding or need annual replacement like mulch does. It does not feed the soil though, so if you have plantings that want organic matter, keep mulch in those beds and reserve rock for the strictly decorative or drainage focused zones.

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