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...

At a 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a typical 200 square foot front bed runs a little over one and a quarter yards. For a 3 inch depth, figure closer to 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed in square feet first, then decide on depth based on whether it is decorative coverage or functional erosion control near a downspout.

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...

At a 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a typical 200 square foot front bed runs a little over one and a quarter yards. For a 3 inch depth, figure closer to 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed in square feet first, then decide on depth based on whether it is decorative coverage or functional erosion control near a downspout.

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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Sit back, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

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Landscape fabric underneath is what makes this a decade-long install instead of a maintenance headache, so budget for that separately if you do not already have it down. Edging, whether metal or stone, keeps rock from migrating into the lawn during mowing season. If part of your yard needs organic matter for planting beds, pair rock in the foundation zones with mulch where you actually want soil life active.

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Lay landscape fabric before the rock goes down, not after, and overlap seams by at least six inches. In North Ridgeville's silt loam, skipping fabric means rock slowly sinks into the soil over a couple seasons and you end up topping it off. Pin the fabric at the edges so mowing vibration and freeze thaw don't work it loose from underneath the stone layer.

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Rock traps leaves instead of breaking them down, which matters here given how many mature trees shade older North Ridgeville lots. Plan on blowing or raking beds clear each fall before leaf drop finishes, otherwise you get a matted layer that holds moisture against foundations all winter. A leaf blower on a low setting works better than raking, which can shift the stone.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Buying rock in bulk cubic yards instead of bagged stone from a hardware store cuts cost significantly on anything over a couple hundred square feet, and you avoid hauling pallets yourself. If you're doing foundation beds and a groundcover area at the same time, order it all in one delivery since the material does not degrade sitting in a driveway pile for a few days before you get to spreading it.

Decorative Stone in North Ridgeville

North Ridgeville's silt loam drains slower than sandy soil, which means beds along foundations and downspouts stay damp longer after storms off Lake Erie systems. Rock over fabric solves that by keeping soil-borne moisture from splashing onto siding and by giving water somewhere to go without eroding a mulch bed. It also holds up through zone 6b winters, freeze and thaw cycles do not break it down the way they break down organic mulch. Around the Corn Festival grounds and older North Ridgeville neighborhoods, you will see rock used exactly this way, low beds that do not need yearly attention.

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 work well with North Ridgeville's clay-heavy silt loam soil?

Yes, rock actually performs better than mulch in this soil type because it does not hold surface moisture against foundations the way organic material does. The key is fabric underneath, without it the stone will settle into the silt loam over a couple seasons and need topping off.

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

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so 300 square feet needs just under 2 cubic yards. If you want a deeper 3 inch install for better weed suppression, plan closer to 2.75 cubic yards instead.

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What time of year is best to install rock in North Ridgeville?

Anytime the ground isn't frozen works, but late spring after the last frost around April 30 gives you dry soil to work fabric into cleanly. Fall installs before the October 22 frost also work well since the ground is still workable and you avoid summer heat while laying fabric.

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

The load gets dumped in one pile at a driveway or curbside spot the truck can access, we do not distribute it around the yard. Clear the space beforehand and put down a tarp or plywood if you want to protect pavement, since a yard of rock is heavy and can stain concrete over time.

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Should I use rock or mulch around my foundation plantings?

Rock works well tight against the foundation itself where you want a permanent, low-maintenance barrier, but plantings that need organic matter and moisture retention do better with mulch a few feet out. Many North Ridgeville yards use rock right against the house and mulch in the planting beds beyond it.

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