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Reno 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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go closer to 3 inches for better weed and erosion control. Measure the bed in square feet, decide your depth based on how exposed the area is to wind and foot traffic, then order in full cubic yard increments since this is a one time install you want done right the first time.

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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Reno Landscape Rock Delivery

Reno 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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
Google Review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go closer to 3 inches for better weed and erosion control. Measure the bed in square feet, decide your depth based on how exposed the area is to wind and foot traffic, then order in full cubic yard increments since this is a one time install you want done right the first time.

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 Reno Folks

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out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wan...

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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I compared it to competitors and I will definitely be becoming back.

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Lindsay Mangan
Lindsay Mangan

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...

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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!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes a rock bed last a decade instead of five years, so order it with your first delivery rather than as an afterthought. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the clay loam soil from creeping into the rock at the border. If you are also framing planting beds nearby, a load of soil or compost for those areas pairs well since the rock itself will not feed anything growing in it.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Reno's freeze thaw cycle between October and May moves loose material more than people expect, especially on any bed with a slope. Lay landscape fabric before spreading rock, and use edging that is staked at least 6 inches into the clay loam so it does not lift with the frost. A shallow edge will heave loose within a season or two here, and then the rock migrates into the lawn or walkway.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake with rock beds in this climate is skipping fabric to save money. Without it, clay loam works its way up through the stone within a year or two and you end up with mud showing through, plus weeds seeding into the gaps. Fabric is what turns this into the decade long, no maintenance groundcover people actually want when they choose rock over mulch.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order slightly more than your calculated coverage, especially near foundations or downspouts where depth needs to be closer to 3 inches for real erosion control. It is far cheaper to use a little extra on the first delivery than to schedule a second delivery for a small top off later. Combining a rock order with a soil or mulch order for planting beds elsewhere on the property also saves a trip.

Decorative Stone in Reno

Reno's clay loam does not drain quickly, and freeze thaw cycles between the October and May frost dates push moisture around in ways mulch beds can struggle with. Rock does not care. It sheds water off the surface, resists frost heave better than loose organic mulch, and holds up to the wind that comes through the Truckee Meadows. Around downspouts and foundations here, rock stops the erosion channels that clay loam is prone to forming after a hard rain.

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 with Reno's clay soil, or will it just sink in?

It works well. Clay loam drains slowly, and rock sits on top rather than absorbing water like mulch does, so it actually reduces the standing water and mud problems clay soil causes. The key is landscape fabric underneath, which keeps the rock from working down into the clay over time and keeps the clay from working up into the rock.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 500 square foot front yard bed?

At a standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so 500 square feet needs a little over 3 cubic yards. If you want 3 inches of depth for better coverage against wind and erosion, plan on closer to 4.5 to 5 cubic yards for the same area.

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

Late fall and winter installs are harder just because the ground can be frozen or muddy from snowmelt, which makes it tough to lay fabric evenly. Spring after the last frost in May or a dry stretch in fall before the October frost date are both solid windows, but rock itself is not seasonal like mulch, so timing is really about ground conditions.

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Where will the delivery truck place the rock, and what do I need to prepare?

Delivery is scheduled at checkout, and the load gets placed at your driveway or another accessible spot you specify. Make sure there is clear truck access and enough room for the pile, and if you are spreading right away, have your bed edged and fabric ready so you are not shoveling into an unfinished area.

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Is landscape rock better than mulch for a Reno yard?

It depends on the bed. Rock is a one time install that lasts a decade or more and handles wind and clay loam drainage well, making it ideal for foundations and low maintenance front yards. Mulch feeds soil and suits planting beds where you want organic matter breaking down, so a lot of Reno yards use both in different areas.

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