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Point Pleasant 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.
Moriah Glende
Moriah Glende
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Very easy to place order online for our exact needs and very flexible for when we needed

One cubic yard of screened rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install for most beds and groundcover areas. Go to 3 inches for higher traffic spots or areas near downspouts where you want extra depth against erosion, and figure your yardage down from there. Measure your bed square footage first, then divide by 162 for 2 inches or about 108 for 3 inches to land on a cubic yard number.

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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Point Pleasant Landscape Rock Delivery

Point Pleasant 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.
Moriah Glende
Moriah Glende
Google Review

Very easy to place order online for our exact needs and very flexible for when we needed

One cubic yard of screened rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install for most beds and groundcover areas. Go to 3 inches for higher traffic spots or areas near downspouts where you want extra depth against erosion, and figure your yardage down from there. Measure your bed square footage first, then divide by 162 for 2 inches or about 108 for 3 inches to land on a cubic yard number.

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 Point Pleasant Folks

4.7
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Charles Conley
Charles Conley

From the time I placed the order to the delivery it was quick and professional. I will highly recommend and will use them from now on.

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Alison Garcia
Alison Garcia

Great experience with mulch mound. Their online calculator made it easy to estimate how many yards of mulch I needed and delivery was quick. I woul...

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Great experience with mulch mound. Their online calculator made it easy to estimate how many yards of mulch I needed and delivery was quick. I would definitely recommend them for your future projects.

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Landscape fabric underneath is worth doing right the first time since rock beds get relaid far less often than mulch beds. A lot of Point Pleasant jobs pair rock borders with a topsoil refresh in planting pockets, since sandy native soil needs some help feeding whatever you're actually planting.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before spreading rock, especially on Point Pleasant's sandy lots where without a barrier rock will slowly sink and disappear into the ground over a few seasons. Overlap fabric seams by at least 6 inches and pin them down. Skipping this step is the number one reason people end up re-topping a rock bed within two or three years instead of the decade plus lifespan it should have.

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Rock beds near the shore collect wind blown leaves and pine needles that organic mulch would eventually break down into the soil, rock never will. Plan on blowing or raking beds clean each fall before leaf drop settles in, especially if you are near tree lines. Left buried, decomposing leaf litter in rock beds breeds weeds that root right through the fabric.

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If you are covering a large foundation perimeter, order slightly over your calculated yardage rather than under, since a follow up small load delivery costs more per yard than getting your first order right. Pair rock with a coarser drainage stone directly against foundation walls and finer decorative rock further out for a cleaner, layered look that also drains storm runoff better.

Decorative Stone in Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant's sandy soil drains almost too well, which is exactly why rock groundcover works here better than in clay heavy areas inland. It settles into place without the mud and heaving that trips up rock installs on heavier soils, and it will not wash out the way loose organic mulch can during a nor'easter off the water. Homeowners near Jenkinson's Boardwalk and throughout town lean on rock for foundation beds and downspout areas because sandy ground plus rock means water actually gets away from the house instead of pooling. It is a one time install for people done fighting summer humidity and salt air that break down wood mulch fast.

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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Does landscape rock work well in Point Pleasant's sandy soil?

Yes, sandy soil actually suits rock groundcover well because it already drains fast, so you avoid the muddy settling that happens with rock over heavier clay soils. Use landscape fabric underneath so the rock stays on top of the sand instead of working its way down over time, and it should hold its look for many years with minimal upkeep.

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How many cubic yards of rock 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 just under 2 cubic yards. Round up to 2 yards to account for edges and uneven spreading. If you want a deeper 3 inch install for erosion control near downspouts, plan closer to 2.75 yards instead.

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What time of year should I install rock in Point Pleasant?

Anytime the ground is not frozen works, but many people schedule around the shoulder seasons before the summer shore crowds arrive or after they leave in early fall. With first frost around November 10 and last frost around April 15, you have a wide install window, rock does not care about planting seasons the way mulch and topsoil do.

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Can the delivery truck reach my property if I'm close to the boardwalk area?

In most cases yes, but tighter lots near Jenkinson's Boardwalk and older shore neighborhoods sometimes have narrow driveways or limited street parking. Let us know about access constraints when you schedule, and we will place the load at the nearest accessible spot, usually the driveway apron or curb line closest to your work area.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for my Point Pleasant yard?

Rock makes sense for foundation beds, downspout areas, and low maintenance groundcover you do not want to refresh yearly, since it is a one time install that holds up for a decade or more. Mulch is better where you are actively planting and want organic matter feeding sandy soil that needs it. Many yards here use both, rock near the house and mulch in planting beds.

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