Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!
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At the standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed's length and width, decide if you want a light 2 inch dressing or a fuller 3 inch bed, and order in whole cubic yards since this is a one time install you want to get right. Most Ocala front beds run 3 to 6 cubic yards depending on how much of the lot is in beds versus lawn.
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Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!
At the standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed's length and width, decide if you want a light 2 inch dressing or a fuller 3 inch bed, and order in whole cubic yards since this is a one time install you want to get right. Most Ocala front beds run 3 to 6 cubic yards depending on how much of the lot is in beds versus lawn.
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Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will de...
Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!
Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of cautio...
Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!
Great service. We ordered topsoil from Mulch Mound and the best experience. Thank you so much!
Landscape fabric underneath is what keeps rock from disappearing into Ocala's sandy soil over the years, so plan on it before the rock goes down, not after. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone out of the lawn and off the mower blades. If you have planting beds mixed into the same area, keep mulch there instead of rock since rock will not feed soil the way organic material does.
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In Ocala's sandy soil, skip skimping on fabric prep, lay a heavier landscape fabric and overlap seams by at least 6 inches, because loose sand shifts under rock over time and thin or gapped fabric lets stone sink and weeds punch through within a couple of seasons. Pin the fabric every 3 feet, not just at the edges, since sandy ground does not hold standard staples as well as clay soil does.
The most common mistake locally is dumping rock straight against house siding or stucco without a gap. Ocala's summer storms splash rock dust and moisture up onto walls, so leave a couple inches of clearance and slope the bed slightly away from the foundation. Also plan on blowing out oak leaves each fall, rock does not compost leaf litter the way mulch does, it just holds it on the surface until you clear it.
Buy landscape rock once and budget for it as a permanent fixture rather than a seasonal cost, unlike mulch you are not reordering it every year. If you are covering a large area, mixing rock in high visibility zones like the front bed with mulch in planting beds around shrubs saves material and gives plants the organic matter rock cannot provide.
Ocala's sandy soil drains fast, which is good for rock since standing water is not an issue, but it also means fabric underneath is doing real work to keep rock from sinking into the sand over time. With Silver Springs bringing steady humidity and a long growing season in zone 9a, organic mulches break down quickly here, rock does not, so it holds up in beds that get baptized by afternoon thunderstorms all summer. It is a common choice around foundations and downspouts on the horse farms and subdivisions alike, anywhere people want a permanent, low upkeep border instead of another spring mulch run.
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 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.
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.
