About this landscape rock

Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.

One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my orde...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or roughly 108 square feet at 3 inches if you want a heavier, more permanent look. Measure your bed length by width, decide on depth based on how much foot traffic or drainage flow it will see, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install, not something you top off every year. Most Post Falls front yard beds run 3 to 6 cubic yards.

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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About this landscape rock

Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.

One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my orde...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or roughly 108 square feet at 3 inches if you want a heavier, more permanent look. Measure your bed length by width, decide on depth based on how much foot traffic or drainage flow it will see, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install, not something you top off every year. Most Post Falls front yard beds run 3 to 6 cubic yards.

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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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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Landscape fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade long groundcover instead of a weed bed, so lay it before the stone goes down. Steel or aluminum edging keeps rock out of the lawn and off the driveway, especially useful on the sloped lots common around Post Falls. If any part of the bed borders plants that want organic matter, keep a strip of mulch there instead of running rock right up to the root zone.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Post Falls, lay landscape fabric before you spread rock, then pin it every few feet, because our silt loam shifts with the freeze thaw cycle and unpinned fabric works its way to the surface by the second winter. Skipping fabric means the rock slowly sinks into the soil below and needs topping off within a few years, which defeats the point of a permanent install.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The most common mistake we see is spreading rock right up against foundation plantings that actually want organic matter and moisture. Rock reflects heat and sheds water fast, so anything that likes consistent moisture will struggle within a season. Keep rock for the open groundcover areas and downspout zones, and leave a mulch buffer around anything green that needs to be fed.

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Order rock and any drainage gravel or base material together in one delivery when possible, since combining loads on one truck run saves a second setup and cleanup on your property. If your project includes a downspout drainage run and a front bed, plan both areas at once so you're not guessing at leftover quantities later.

Decorative Stone in Post Falls

Post Falls sits on silt loam that compacts and holds moisture longer than sandy soils, which is exactly why rock beats mulch in low spots and along foundations here. With frost arriving around October 5 and not letting go until mid May, homeowners want beds that look finished through the freeze thaw cycle without annual attention. Rock over fabric handles that freeze heave better than loose organic mulch, which migrates and breaks down. It also does the job well around downspouts and drainage runs where the Silt Loam otherwise stays soggy into late spring.

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 over fabric typically holds up for a decade or more with no refresh needed, unlike mulch which breaks down annually. It won't feed your soil the way organic mulch does, so it works best as a permanent groundcover rather than around plants that need ongoing organic matter.

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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. Round up to 2 full yards, and go with 3 yards if you want the deeper 3 inch depth for better weed suppression.

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When is the best time to install rock in Post Falls?

Late spring after the last frost around May 12 through early fall before October gives you the widest dry window to lay fabric and spread rock properly. Installing in wet spring soil makes the fabric harder to seat and can leave low spots once the ground firms up.

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Can the delivery truck reach my backyard or does it have to go in the driveway?

Most deliveries drop at the driveway or nearest accessible point since our trucks need solid, clear ground to unload safely. If you need the pile closer to a backyard bed, let us know your access points and we can discuss placement options before the delivery date.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for my front bed?

Rock makes sense for permanent, low-maintenance groundcover, foundation borders, and drainage areas where you don't want annual upkeep. Mulch is better around plants and shrubs that benefit from added organic matter and moisture retention, so many Post Falls yards use both, rock in the open areas and mulch closer to plantings.

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