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

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install for groundcover use. For a 3 inch depth around foundations or high-traffic drainage areas, figure closer to 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed length and width first, then decide on depth before ordering since rock is priced and delivered by the cubic yard.

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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Norwich Landscape Rock Delivery

Norwich 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.
Rob H
Rob H
Google Review

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

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install for groundcover use. For a 3 inch depth around foundations or high-traffic drainage areas, figure closer to 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed length and width first, then decide on depth before ordering since rock is priced and delivered by the cubic yard.

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 Norwich Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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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scott fisher
scott fisher

I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as pro...

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I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as promised and place exactly where I asked. Excellent service! I will be ordering mulch next!

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Fadi Nofal
Fadi Nofal

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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is worth the extra step here, since it keeps the rock from working down into the sandy loam over a few seasons. Edging material, whether steel or paver, helps keep rock contained on sloped Norwich lots. Some customers pair a rock border with mulch beds further back from the foundation where plants actually need the organic matter rock does not provide.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Norwich's sandy loam, skip skipping the fabric barrier. Without it, rock slowly works down into the soil over two or three seasons and you end up topping it off, which defeats the whole point of a one-time install. Lay heavy landscape fabric, overlap seams by a few inches, and pin it before the rock goes down. This is the difference between a groundcover that lasts a decade and one that needs redoing by year three.

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The most common mistake we see locally is using rock right up against plants that want to stay healthy. Rock traps fallen leaves instead of breaking them down, and it holds heat that can stress root zones in summer. Save rock for foundation lines, downspout aprons, and pure groundcover beds, and keep a mulch buffer around anything you actually want to grow.

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Order slightly more than your calculated total, since settling and uneven grade always eat into coverage. A extra half yard on a mid-size bed costs far less in a second delivery fee than running short mid-project. If you're doing multiple beds around the property, consolidating into one delivery is more efficient than ordering per-area.

Decorative Stone in Norwich

Norwich sits at a modest 20 feet of elevation with sandy loam soil that drains fast, which means rock stays put better here than in heavier clay regions where it can sink over time. With a first frost around October 11 and last frost near May 12, the ground goes through a real freeze thaw cycle, and rock does not heave or crack the way pavers sometimes do. Homeowners in this zone 6b climate use it heavily around downspouts and foundation lines where sandy loam otherwise erodes during spring melt. It is a common choice for the low-maintenance front beds that fit Norwich's older housing stock.

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 will landscape rock actually last in Norwich before I need to redo it?

With fabric underneath, landscape rock typically lasts a decade or more without needing a refresh, unlike mulch which breaks down annually. Norwich's freeze thaw cycle does not degrade rock the way it does organic materials. The main upkeep is occasionally blowing out leaves and debris that settle on top, since rock traps organic matter rather than absorbing it.

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

At a standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 200 square foot bed needs roughly 1.25 cubic yards. If you want a deeper 3 inch layer for better weed suppression or drainage near downspouts, plan on closer to 1.85 cubic yards for the same area.

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Is fall a good time to install rock before the ground freezes?

Yes, installing before the October 11 first frost gives the fabric and edging time to settle before winter weather arrives. Working in sandy loam is easier when the soil is dry rather than saturated, so late summer through early fall tends to be the easiest window for digging and leveling beds.

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Can the delivery truck get close enough to my beds?

Most Norwich driveways and curbside spots work fine for a direct drop, and we place the load as close to your project area as truck access allows. Let us know about narrow driveways, low branches, or steep grades ahead of time so we can plan the drop location, since a shorter wheelbarrow distance saves a lot of labor on install day.

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Should I use rock or mulch around my foundation?

Rock is the better choice against foundations since it does not hold moisture against siding the way mulch can, and it will not need an annual refresh. Mulch is better suited to actual planting beds where soil needs organic matter over time. Many Norwich properties use rock right at the foundation line and switch to mulch further out where shrubs and perennials are planted.

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