About this landscape rock

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

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One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or slightly less at 3 inches for heavier foundation coverage. Measure your bed length by width, decide on 2 or 3 inches depending on how much weed suppression you want, and that gives you the yardage to order. Most single bed projects around River Falls run somewhere between 2 and 5 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 approximately 2,000 pounds. Coverage varies by stone type and depth, but as a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 80-100 square feet at 2 inches deep.

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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.

I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to delivery was seamless and efficient. The mulch arrived exactly on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The color was r...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or slightly less at 3 inches for heavier foundation coverage. Measure your bed length by width, decide on 2 or 3 inches depending on how much weed suppression you want, and that gives you the yardage to order. Most single bed projects around River Falls run somewhere between 2 and 5 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 approximately 2,000 pounds. Coverage varies by stone type and depth, but as a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 80-100 square feet at 2 inches deep.

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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 budget for it if you don't already have it down. Edging material keeps rock from migrating into the lawn or gravel drive, which matters more on sloped lots near the gorge. If any part of the bed still holds plantings that want organic matter, keep a mulch zone separate rather than mixing the two.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before the rock goes down, not after, and overlap seams by at least 6 inches since River Falls silt loam pushes fine sediment up through gaps over a few freeze thaw cycles. Skipping fabric means weeds root directly in the settled dust layer within two seasons, which defeats the point of a one time install.

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Rock traps falling leaves instead of breaking them down, so plan on blowing or raking beds clear each fall before the first frost around October 7. Left buried, decomposing leaf litter builds an organic layer on top of the rock that lets weed seeds germinate right in your groundcover.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order slightly more than your calculated yardage if you're matching rock already installed elsewhere on the property, since color runs vary between quarry batches. It's also worth pairing rock zones with mulched planting beds rather than mixing them, since rock never feeds soil and plants that want organic matter will struggle if surrounded by stone.

Decorative Stone in River Falls

River Falls sits on silt loam that drains slowly when saturated, which is exactly the kind of soil where bare mulch beds turn to mud every spring thaw. Rock over landscape fabric keeps that silt loam from splashing onto foundations and siding during the heavy spring runoff that follows the last frost around May 3. It also holds its place through the freeze thaw heaving that River Falls winters put on loose material, which matters given the region's zone 4b cold. For downspout zones and foundation beds around town, rock outperforms organic mulch that just gets waterlogged.

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 River Falls clay and silt loam soil?

Yes, when installed over landscape fabric, rock sits on top of the silt loam rather than mixing into it, which keeps drainage working and prevents the mud that bare soil produces during spring thaw. Without fabric, the fine silt loam can migrate up between stones over a few seasons.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 200 square foot bed?

At a 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 200 square foot bed needs a bit over 1.2 cubic yards. Most people round up to 1.5 yards to account for uneven bed depth and edging loss.

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What time of year should I install landscape rock in River Falls?

Late spring after the last frost around May 3 through early fall before October 7 gives you workable, unfrozen ground for grading and fabric placement. Installing before the ground freezes also lets the rock settle properly before winter freeze thaw cycles begin.

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Where will the delivery truck place the rock on my property?

We drop the load as close to your project area as the truck can safely access, typically a driveway or curbside spot. Let us know about narrow River Falls streets or soft ground conditions when you schedule so we can plan the best drop location.

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

Rock is the better choice for a one time, long term install near foundations or downspouts, since it doesn't need annual refreshing and holds up in freeze thaw conditions. Mulch is better where you have plants that benefit from organic matter breaking down into the soil over time.

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