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Port Royal 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 landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most bed and groundcover applications. For a deeper 3 inch install, figure closer to 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed square footage first, then divide by the coverage number for your chosen depth to land on a yard count.

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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Port Royal Landscape Rock Delivery

Port Royal 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 landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most bed and groundcover applications. For a deeper 3 inch install, figure closer to 108 square feet per yard. Measure your bed square footage first, then divide by the coverage number for your chosen depth to land on a yard count.

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 Port Royal Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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 goes down first if you want this to actually last a decade instead of growing weeds through it within a season. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the rock from migrating into the lawn, especially in beds that catch runoff. Some Port Royal customers pair a rock border with mulch closer to the foundation plantings that still need organic matter feeding the soil.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Port Royal's sandy loam, skip laying rock directly on bare ground. The soil shifts and settles under weight over time, especially after heavy summer rain, and rock without fabric underneath will slowly sink and mix with the sand below. Landscape fabric keeps the rock layer separate from the soil so it stays at its install depth instead of disappearing into the yard over a few wet seasons.

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The most common mistake here is choosing rock for beds that get a lot of leaf drop, like anywhere near mature live oaks. Rock traps leaves against the fabric and they are a pain to blow or rake out compared to mulch, which just gets refreshed over the debris. Reserve rock for open front yard areas and foundation lines with less overhead canopy.

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Since rock is a one time install rather than an annual buy like mulch, it pays to order slightly heavier on depth, closer to 3 inches instead of 2, for better weed suppression over the years. The extra cubic yardage costs less over time than dealing with weed breakthrough and a redo. Pair it with fabric and edging in the same delivery trip to avoid a second setup visit.

Decorative Stone in Port Royal

Port Royal sits on sandy loam that drains fast, which sounds good until you realize organic mulch breaks down quick in this heat and humidity and needs replacing every year or two. Rock does not care about our long, wet growing season or the sandy soil underneath it, it just sits there and looks finished. A lot of homes near the Cypress Wetlands area use rock beds to manage runoff and keep soil from washing out during summer storms. Around downspouts especially, rock holds its ground where mulch would float away.

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 does landscape rock actually last before I need to redo it?

Landscape rock is a one time install, not something you refresh yearly like mulch. Laid over fabric with proper edging, it holds its look for a decade or longer in Port Royal's climate. The main upkeep is blowing out leaves and debris occasionally, since the rock itself does not break down or fade the way organic material does.

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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 a 300 square foot bed needs just under 2 cubic yards. If you want a deeper 3 inch install for better weed control, plan closer to 3 cubic yards for the same area. Rounding up slightly avoids a follow up delivery.

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Is there a bad time of year to install rock in Port Royal?

Rock can go down any time of year since it is not tied to a planting or growing season the way sod or seed would be. That said, installing before our heavier summer rains lets the fabric and edging settle in before storm runoff tests it. Spring, ahead of the wet season, is a practical window if you have flexibility.

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Will the delivery truck be able to reach my property?

Most Port Royal driveways handle a standard delivery truck without issue, but narrow lots or homes with tight access near the older Lowcountry Gem neighborhoods sometimes need the load placed at the curb or driveway apron. Let us know about access limits when you schedule so the drop spot works for a full load of rock.

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Should I use rock or mulch around my foundation plantings?

It depends on the plants. Rock works well against bare foundation walls and downspout areas where you want a permanent, low maintenance look. But if you have shrubs or beds that benefit from organic matter feeding the soil over time, mulch is the better choice since rock does not break down or add anything back to sandy loam soil.

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