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Passaic 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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
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Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

At a 2 inch depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed runs close to 2 yards. Go to 3 inches for heavier drainage areas or spots near downspouts and you will use closer to 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed in square feet first, then divide by the coverage number for your target depth.

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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Passaic Landscape Rock Delivery

Passaic 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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
Google Review

Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

At a 2 inch depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed runs close to 2 yards. Go to 3 inches for heavier drainage areas or spots near downspouts and you will use closer to 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed in square feet first, then divide by the coverage number for your target depth.

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 Passaic 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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Landscape fabric underneath is what turns this into a decade-long groundcover instead of a weed patch, so plan on that as a base layer. Edging, whether metal or paver, keeps the rock from migrating into the lawn or a gravel driveway over time. Some customers pair a rock border with mulch in the planting beds themselves, using rock only where nothing needs to be fed.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Passaic's clay loam holds water longer than sandy soil, so grade the bed with a slight slope away from the foundation before you lay fabric. If the ground is flat, rock just sits over standing water after storms off the Passaic River basin, and the stone underneath stains and grows algae. A quarter inch drop per foot is usually enough, and it is much easier to shape before the fabric and rock go down than after.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see locally is skipping the fabric barrier to save a step. Without it, rock sinks into clay loam over a season or two and you end up topping it off, which defeats the point of a one time install. Fabric costs little compared to a redo, and it also stops clay from working up between the stones and turning your clean rock bed muddy looking by year two.

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Rock and mulch pair well on the same property without competing, since rock goes where drainage and permanence matter and mulch goes where you actually want plants fed. Buying both in one delivery saves a second trip charge, and many Passaic yards use rock along the foundation and downspouts with mulch in the planting beds further out, which also breaks up a yard that would otherwise look like one long gravel strip.

Decorative Stone in Passaic

Passaic sits on clay loam that drains slowly, and rock is one of the few materials that does not care. Where a lot of River City yards fight standing water after a heavy rain off the Passaic River watershed, a rock bed over fabric sheds it instead of holding it against your foundation. Zone 7b means freeze thaw cycles every winter, and rock does not compact, rot, or wash out the way organic mulch can after months of that. It is a common choice here for the narrow side yards and foundation strips where nothing decorative wants to grow anyway.

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 against my Passaic foundation with our clay soil?

Yes, rock is actually a better choice than mulch there. Clay loam drains slowly, and a graded rock bed with fabric underneath sheds water away from the foundation instead of holding moisture against it like mulch can. Just make sure the bed slopes slightly away from the house before installing.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 250 square foot bed?

At the standard 2 inch depth, one yard covers about 162 square feet, so 250 square feet needs roughly 1.5 yards. If you are going 3 inches deep for better drainage near downspouts, plan closer to 2.3 yards for the same area.

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When is the best time to install rock before winter hits Passaic?

Anytime before the ground freezes works, but fall before our typical October 28 first frost is ideal since the clay loam is still workable for grading and fabric laying. Waiting until after a freeze makes digging edges and staking fabric much harder.

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Where will the delivery truck drop the rock if I have a narrow driveway?

The driver places the load as close to your project area as the truck can safely reach, often the driveway apron or curb if access is tight. Let us know about any low branches, narrow gates, or slope issues, and have the drop area cleared and protected with a tarp if it is on lawn or pavement.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for my front yard beds?

It depends on whether you want plants to thrive there or just a clean, low upkeep look. Rock is permanent, does not feed soil, and traps leaves, so it suits foundation lines and downspout areas. Mulch breaks down and feeds clay loam soil, so it is the better call anywhere you are actively planting.

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