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Rochester 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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
Google Review

Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

At a 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, dropping to roughly 108 square feet at 3 inches for areas that see more foot traffic or runoff. Measure your bed's length and width, decide on depth based on how much drainage work the area needs, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want done right.

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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Rochester Landscape Rock Delivery

Rochester 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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
Google Review

Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

At a 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, dropping to roughly 108 square feet at 3 inches for areas that see more foot traffic or runoff. Measure your bed's length and width, decide on depth based on how much drainage work the area needs, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want done right.

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 Rochester Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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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scott fisher
scott fisher

I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as pro...

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I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as promised and place exactly where I asked. Excellent service! I will be ordering mulch next!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes this a decade long install instead of a losing fight with silt loam and weeds. Edging along the bed line keeps rock from migrating into the lawn during Rochester's snow shoveling season, and a run of drainage pipe or a French drain pairs naturally with rock near downspouts where water actually needs somewhere to go.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rochester's silt loam drains slower than sandy soil, so grade the bed slightly away from the foundation before laying fabric and rock. Skipping this step means water sits on top of the fabric during spring melt instead of moving through, and you will see standing puddles on the rock surface until the ground finally opens up in April.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see locally is skipping fabric to save a step. Without it, silt loam works its way up through the rock over a few seasons and you end up with a muddy, weedy mess by the time the George Eastman gardens are in full bloom. Fabric is what keeps this a true one time install instead of a yearly cleanup project.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock costs more up front than mulch but you are not buying it again next spring. Pair it with a cheaper mulch in beds that hold perennials wanting organic matter, and save the rock for foundation lines, downspout aprons, and other spots where you want permanence, not annual refresh.

Decorative Stone in Rochester

Rochester's silt loam holds water longer than sandy soil, which means beds against the house can stay damp well into spring. Rock does not compact into that moisture the way mulch does, and it will not float or wash out during the heavy lake effect snowmelt that hits in March and April. With a zone 6a frost line running from mid October to early May, this is also a material you can install in almost any month the ground is not frozen, since it is not seasonal like a mulch refresh. It holds its footprint under downspouts and along foundation lines where Rochester's freeze thaw cycle chews up softer groundcover.

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 in Rochester's clay-heavy silt loam soil?

Yes, rock actually performs better than mulch in slow draining silt loam because it does not hold surface moisture the way organic mulch can. Just make sure the bed grades away from your foundation before installing, since rock will not fix a drainage problem, it just will not rot or wash away because of one.

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

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 200 square foot bed needs a little over 1.2 cubic yards. Most people round up to 1.5 yards to account for uneven ground and to avoid a thin, gap-filled layer that lets weeds through early.

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What time of year should I install rock in Rochester?

Anytime the ground is not frozen works, which generally means after your last frost around May 1 through before first frost in mid October. Unlike mulch, rock is not tied to a growing season refresh, so a lot of Rochester homeowners install in early fall once summer planting projects wrap up.

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Where will the rock be dropped and do I need to move it myself?

The load gets placed in your driveway or another spot with clear truck access that you specify at checkout. Moving it from that drop point to your beds is on you, so plan for wheelbarrow work or have help lined up, especially for larger cubic yard orders.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for beds near my downspouts?

Rock is the better call there. Downspout areas see repeated water flow that washes mulch out within a season, while rock stays put and does not break down. Save mulch for planting beds where you want organic matter feeding the soil, and reserve rock for drainage-heavy spots like downspout aprons and foundation lines.

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