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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...

At a 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed length by width, decide on 2 or 3 inches based on how much weed suppression you want, and order in full cubic yards since rock is heavy and partial loads waste a delivery trip. Most front foundation beds in Richmond run between 1 and 3 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.

A ton is 2,000 pounds of material. As a general guideline, one ton of rock covers roughly 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, depending on rock size and density.

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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...

At a 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed length by width, decide on 2 or 3 inches based on how much weed suppression you want, and order in full cubic yards since rock is heavy and partial loads waste a delivery trip. Most front foundation beds in Richmond run between 1 and 3 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.

A ton is 2,000 pounds of material. As a general guideline, one ton of rock covers roughly 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, depending on rock size and density.

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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 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 rock a decade-long install instead of a five-year weed patch, so budget for it if you don't already have some down. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone from migrating into the lawn, especially where Richmond's clay heaves a bit with winter freeze-thaw. Some customers pair a rock border with mulch in the planting beds further from the foundation, using rock only where drainage or foot traffic is the concern.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Because Richmond sits on clay, water tends to sheet across bare ground instead of soaking in. Before laying fabric and rock, grade the bed slightly away from the foundation, even an inch of fall over a few feet helps. Skipping this step is the single biggest reason rock beds around here end up with standing water and silt stains after a heavy spring storm rolling up from the James.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock beds near mature oaks or the willows common along Richmond streets will trap fallen leaves in the gaps between stones, and left there over a wet fall they mat down and start feeding weed seeds despite the fabric underneath. Plan on blowing or raking leaves off rock beds each October and November before the first hard frost, rather than waiting until spring cleanup.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock is a one time cost compared to mulch you refresh every year or two, which matters if you're pricing out a foundation bed for the long haul. Save it for spots where nothing grows anyway, like against a downspout or a hot south-facing wall, and keep mulch in planting beds where shrubs and perennials actually want organic matter breaking down into that clay over time.

Decorative Stone in Richmond

Richmond's clay soil drains slowly, and clay that stays wet through a humid Zone 7b summer breeds weeds fast in any bare bed. Rock over landscape fabric cuts that off, especially in the tight side yards and foundation beds common in Richmond's older neighborhoods near downtown and the Fan. It also holds up against the heavy rain that rolls off the James River valley without washing out like mulch can. Around downspouts and window wells, where clay tends to puddle, a rock bed keeps soil from splashing onto siding.

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 with Richmond's clay soil or will it just sit on top and cause drainage problems?

It works well as long as you grade the bed before installing fabric and rock, since clay does not absorb water quickly. A slight slope away from your foundation prevents the pooling that clay soil is prone to. Rock itself does not fix drainage, it just sits on the surface, so the grading work underneath is what actually matters.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a typical front foundation bed?

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, so a 20 foot by 3 foot foundation bed, about 60 square feet, needs well under a full yard. Most Richmond homes with beds wrapping the front and one side of the house order between 1 and 2 cubic yards total.

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When is the best time of year to install landscape rock in Richmond?

Late winter through early spring, before the last frost around April 10, works well since the ground is workable and you avoid installing right before Richmond's humid summer weed season. Fall after the first frost in late October is also good, since there's less weed pressure while you get fabric and rock down before next spring.

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

Delivery trucks place material at the accessible point closest to your project, usually a driveway or curb, since the trucks are too heavy and wide for most backyard gates. If your project is in the back, plan on moving material by wheelbarrow, and let us know about any tight side yard access or slope when you schedule.

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Should I use landscape rock or mulch around my foundation plantings?

Rock makes sense against bare foundation walls, downspouts, and areas with no plants where you want a permanent, low-maintenance surface. For beds with shrubs or perennials, mulch is usually the better call since it breaks down and improves Richmond's dense clay soil over time, which rock never does.

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