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San Francisco 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.
Jonathan
Jonathan
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Delivery was smooth and on time!
The triple shredded mulch was great quality and just what we were looking for.

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most front-yard beds here. Go to 3 inches for high-traffic strips or areas near downspouts where runoff moves the stone around, and reduce your square footage estimate proportionally. Measure your bed in square feet, divide by 162, and round up to the next quarter yard.

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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San Francisco Landscape Rock Delivery

San Francisco 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.
Jonathan
Jonathan
Google Review

Delivery was smooth and on time!
The triple shredded mulch was great quality and just what we were looking for.

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard install depth for most front-yard beds here. Go to 3 inches for high-traffic strips or areas near downspouts where runoff moves the stone around, and reduce your square footage estimate proportionally. Measure your bed in square feet, divide by 162, and round up to the next quarter yard.

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 San Francisco Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Jonathan
Jonathan

Delivery was smooth and on time!
The triple shredded mulch was great quality and just what we were looking for.

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Charles Conley
Charles Conley

From the time I placed the order to the delivery it was quick and professional. I will highly recommend and will use them from now on.

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscaping fabric underneath is what makes this a decade-long install rather than a five-year one, so lay it before the rock goes down. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone from migrating onto the sidewalk on sloped San Francisco lots, and a few drought-tolerant plants or succulents punched through the fabric give the bed some life without adding maintenance.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Before laying fabric, rake the clay loam smooth and check for low spots, San Francisco's rain comes in short intense bursts in winter and any dip will collect water and sediment under the rock. A slight grade away from the foundation, even half an inch over a few feet, keeps the bed draining instead of pooling. This matters more here than in drier climates because the fog keeps ground moisture around longer between storms.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The most common mistake we see on these installs is skipping the fabric barrier to save a step. Without it, clay loam works its way up between the stones within a year or two, and you end up with a muddy, weedy bed that looks like it was never installed properly. Fabric is the difference between a rock bed that looks the same in ten years and one that needs a full redo in three.

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Rock pairs well with a lighter mulch material only if you're zoning your yard into distinct beds, keep them separated by edging so the two don't mix over time. If you're covering a large front yard, ordering the full cubic yardage in one delivery instead of multiple smaller bags is usually more efficient and cuts down on handling, especially with San Francisco's narrow driveways and street parking limits.

Decorative Stone in San Francisco

San Francisco's clay loam holds water longer than sandy soils, and rock over fabric handles that better than bark or mulch because it will not mat down or wash into the storm drain on a sloped lot. In zone 10b the fog keeps things cool and moist most of the year, which is exactly the environment where organic mulch breaks down fast and rock does not. It is a common choice for narrow front yards near the Sunset and Richmond where foundations meet sidewalk and there is little room for anything that needs feeding or replacing. It also holds its place well against the wind that comes off the Bay.

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 San Francisco's clay soil?

Yes, rock actually performs better than mulch on clay loam because it will not compact or trap excess moisture against your foundation. Lay fabric first so the clay does not migrate up through the stone over time. This combination is common in Sunset and Richmond district front yards where drainage and low maintenance both matter.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 300 square foot front yard?

At the 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 yards to account for uneven spots or a slightly deeper install near downspouts. Measure the bed first, since irregular shapes often run larger than they look.

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When is the best time to install landscape rock in San Francisco?

Landscape rock can go in any time of year since it is not weather-dependent like planting, but many people schedule it before the winter rains so fabric and edging are set before storm runoff starts moving soil around. Dry summer months make hauling and spreading easier if your yard has limited access.

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How does delivery work if I only have street parking?

The load can be placed at the curb or in a driveway if you have one, and you choose the delivery date at checkout. Let us know ahead of time if your street requires a permit for oversized trucks, since some San Francisco blocks have posted restrictions. Clear the drop area beforehand so the driver has room to unload safely.

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Should I choose landscape rock or mulch for a low-maintenance yard?

Rock is the better choice if you want a one-time install that lasts a decade or more without refreshing, since it does not break down like mulch does in our foggy, moist climate. Mulch feeds the soil and suits areas with heavy planting, but rock is better against foundations or in beds where you want to be done with upkeep.

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