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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.
Jon Wendenhof
Jon Wendenhof
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I can’t say enough good things about Mulch Mound! If you read my review below you will see I had a problem with my order. Mulch Mound was quick to respond and solved the issue with my delivery. Will definitely be a customer next year.

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One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most groundcover applications. For a typical North Charleston front bed running 3 to 4 inches deep for better weed suppression, figure closer to 110 to 130 square feet per yard. Measure your bed square footage first, then work backward from there since rock is heavy and over-ordering costs more than a second delivery would.

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.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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North Charleston Landscape Rock Delivery

North Charleston Landscape Rock Delivery

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$132.00 per Yard
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The best local landscape rock, without the guesswork.

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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.
Jon Wendenhof
Jon Wendenhof
Google Review

UPDATE!

I can’t say enough good things about Mulch Mound! If you read my review below you will see I had a problem with my order. Mulch Mound was quick to respond and solved the issue with my delivery. Will definitely be a customer next year.

First time purchase...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most groundcover applications. For a typical North Charleston front bed running 3 to 4 inches deep for better weed suppression, figure closer to 110 to 130 square feet per yard. Measure your bed square footage first, then work backward from there since rock is heavy and over-ordering costs more than a second delivery would.

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.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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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 North Charleston Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Jon Wendenhof
Jon Wendenhof

UPDATE!

I can’t say enough good things about Mulch Mound! If you read my review below you will see I had a problem with my order. Mulch Mou...

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UPDATE!

I can’t say enough good things about Mulch Mound! If you read my review below you will see I had a problem with my order. Mulch Mound was quick to respond and solved the issue with my delivery. Will definitely be a customer next year.

First time purchase from Mulch Mound!! First what I liked! Easy to order online and straight forward pricing and delivery. The driver was on time and courteous and delivered my Mulch exactly where I requested! The product is of good quality and comparable to others I have purchased from before. Now what I DID’NT LIKE! I have been mulching the same house and yard for almost 20 years. I always order the same amount and don’t have any issues with covering the same area but this year I fell about a yard short. I was home when the mulch was delivered and when the driver dumped it I noticed that it seemed a bit less than I was used to. I didn’t apply it any thicker than usual and probably a bit thinner than usual because I was worried about running out.

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Cindy Steel
Cindy Steel

Mulch Mound made it so easy! So happy with the pricing, turn around time, delivery and product. I submitted my online order on a Thursday. The mu...

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Mulch Mound made it so easy! So happy with the pricing, turn around time, delivery and product. I submitted my online order on a Thursday. The mulch was delivered to the designated location by a local landscape company at 8:30 a.m. the following Saturday morning. We had the job completed by that afternoon. We chose the natural brown mulch, and the plant beds are beautiful.

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscaping fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade-long install instead of a weed patch by next summer, so it is worth doing right the first time. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone from migrating into the lawn, especially where sandy soil shifts over time. A lot of customers pair rock beds near the house with mulch in the planting beds further out, since rock does not feed soil and plants that want organic matter will do better elsewhere.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay fabric before the rock, not after, and overlap seams by at least 6 inches since North Charleston's sandy soil shifts enough that gaps let weeds punch through within a year. Skip fabric only if you are going over a hardscape base. Around foundations, keep the rock line pulled back from siding by a couple inches so irrigation and heavy Lowcountry rain do not splash it against the house.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see locally is treating rock beds like mulch beds and expecting them to feed nearby plants. They will not, and shrubs planted directly into rock over fabric often struggle in our sandy loam since roots can't access organic matter. Keep rock for groundcover zones and foundation lines, and reserve mulch or amended soil for anything you actually want to grow well.

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Because this is a one time install rather than an annual refresh like mulch, it pays to size the order right rather than saving a little upfront. Under-ordering means a second delivery fee down the line, while a slightly generous estimate covers uneven bed depth and settling. Pair it with edging in the same delivery window if you're doing the whole bed at once, it saves a separate trip.

Decorative Stone in North Charleston

North Charleston sits on sandy loam that drains fast, which is actually a good match for rock beds since you rarely fight standing water under the stone. The Lowcountry climate means long humid summers and mild winters down to zone 9a, so organic mulches break down quick here, but rock does not, it just sits and does its job. A lot of homes near Park Circle deal with live oak leaf drop most of the fall, and rock beds show that debris more than bark mulch does, so plan on a blower pass a few times a season. It is a solid choice around downspouts and foundations where the sandy soil already sheds water well.

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 in North Charleston yards?

With fabric underneath, landscape rock holds its look for a decade or more since it does not break down like mulch. Our humid Lowcountry summers and mild winters do not degrade the stone itself, though leaves and pine straw will collect on top and need occasional blowing off or raking.

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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. If you want a deeper 3 inch install for better weed suppression, plan closer to 2.7 to 3 cubic yards for the same area.

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Can I install landscape rock myself, and is timing an issue?

Yes, most homeowners install it themselves over fabric with basic tools, and there is no seasonal deadline the way there is with planting. Zone 9a means our ground rarely freezes, so you can lay rock any month, though many people prefer cooler fall or spring days over the height of summer humidity.

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Where will the delivery truck place the rock, and do I need a special driveway?

We place the pile wherever you direct at checkout, typically the driveway or curb closest to your project. Standard residential driveways work fine, but let us know if access is tight or if you're on a narrower older street near Park Circle so we can plan the drop accordingly.

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Should I choose landscape rock or mulch for my front bed?

It depends on what's planted there. Rock works well as a permanent groundcover around foundations, downspouts, and low-maintenance beds without plants that need feeding, while mulch suits beds with shrubs or perennials that benefit from organic matter breaking into our sandy loam. Many yards here use both, rock near the house and mulch further out.

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