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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.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were o...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or less if you go to the full 3 inches for heavier foot traffic areas. Measure your bed's length and width, decide your depth, and order by the cubic yard rather than guessing bags, since bagged rock rarely pencils out once you're past a small planter bed. Most Richmond front yard beds run one to three cubic yards depending on size.

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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Richmond Landscape Rock Delivery

Richmond 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.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
Google Review

We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were o...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or less if you go to the full 3 inches for heavier foot traffic areas. Measure your bed's length and width, decide your depth, and order by the cubic yard rather than guessing bags, since bagged rock rarely pencils out once you're past a small planter bed. Most Richmond front yard beds run one to three cubic yards depending on size.

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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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 Richmond Folks

4.7
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Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper

We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering...

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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were on time, they were able to deliver in 48 hours, they were generous with the portion (we got 9 yards and it felt like a FULL nine yards!), the driver was polite! We have ordered from reputable places, and there is always a little trash in the mulch. The mulch we recv'd from Mulch Mound had barely any... we were pleasant surprised!!! Color was great! Not to mention - the price was competitive and LOWER than other mulch places around. We will use again !! Highly recommend! Thanks Mulch Mound!

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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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Landscape fabric underneath is what makes this a decade-long install instead of a weed patch, so budget for it if your beds don't already have it. A steel or aluminum edging strip keeps the stone from migrating into the lawn, which matters more here given how often Richmond clay heaves during freeze thaw. Some customers pair a rock border with mulch in the planting beds themselves, using rock only where nothing is growing.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before the rock goes down, not after, and overlap seams by at least six inches. In Richmond's silt clay, skipping fabric means the rock will slowly work its way into the soil over a couple of seasons and you'll be fighting mud through it by year three. Pin the fabric down every few feet so it doesn't shift when you're spreading and raking the stone level.

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Plan on clearing leaves out of rock beds each fall before they mat down into the stone, Richmond's tree cover means oak and maple leaves will collect fast between October and December. A leaf blower on a low setting works better than raking, which can drag fabric or scatter stone into the lawn. Left buried, decomposing leaves will eventually build a thin soil layer that lets weeds root right through your rock.

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Order the full cubic yard estimate up front rather than in stages, since rock delivered in multiple smaller loads can vary slightly in color batch to batch depending on the quarry run. If you're doing a large foundation bed, consider rock for the no-plant zones and mulch for anything with shrubs or perennials, it saves you from fighting the stone every time you need to work soil around root balls.

Decorative Stone in Richmond

Richmond sits on silt clay that compacts hard and drains slowly, which is exactly why rock over fabric works so well here, it sheds the winter freeze thaw cycle between the Apr 15 and Oct 28 frost dates without shifting or washing out. Homeowners near Fort Boonesborough and through the older Richmond neighborhoods use it to solve foundation beds where mulch just turns to mud. It will trap fallen leaves through autumn, so plan on a blower pass a few times a year, but it will not need refreshing like organic mulch does.

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 over Richmond's clay soil without extra prep?

Yes, but lay landscape fabric first. Clay alone will let the stone sink and mix into the mud over a season or two. Fabric keeps a clean separation so the rock stays on top and drains properly, which is the whole point of choosing rock over mulch in a clay heavy yard like Richmond's.

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How many cubic yards 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 full yards to account for settling and uneven ground, and go slightly higher if you want a 3 inch depth for a heavier look.

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

Not really, since rock isn't affected by frost the way plants are, but installing before the Oct 28 first frost means you avoid working fabric and stone in frozen ground. Spring after the Apr 15 last frost is also easy, since the soil is workable and you can finish before summer heat.

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

The truck drops the pile at your driveway or a curb spot you designate, so clear that area beforehand and make sure there's enough clearance for a full size delivery truck. If you're moving rock to beds farther from the drop point, have a wheelbarrow and a clear path ready, since a full cubic yard is roughly 1.35 tons and won't move itself.

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

It depends on what's planted there. Rock is the better call for foundation lines, downspout areas, and no-plant zones since it's a one time install that won't wash out or need yearly refreshing. Mulch is still the right choice anywhere you have shrubs or perennials that benefit from organic matter breaking down into the soil.

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