• Somerset KY Landscape Rock Delivery - Mulch Mound
1 1
Somerset 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.
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's length and width, multiply for square footage, then divide by 162 to land on cubic yards needed at 2 inches, adjusting down slightly if you go to 3 inches. Most Somerset front beds and downspout aprons run one to three 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.

FAQs

Read all FAQs

Somerset Landscape Rock Delivery

Somerset Landscape Rock Delivery

4.7
137 reviews
$132.00 per Yard
$132.00
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Type
Size
Minimum of 3 Yard
Hand-picked local yards
4,000+ regional deliveries
Dedicated support
Why order through Mulch Mound

The best local landscape rock, without the guesswork.

We hand-pick and partner with the best yards in your region, keep only the ones our buyers rate well, and back each load with our guarantee.

Mulch Mound Guarantee

If your landscape rock isn't the quantity or quality you ordered, we'll make it right.

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's length and width, multiply for square footage, then divide by 162 to land on cubic yards needed at 2 inches, adjusting down slightly if you go to 3 inches. Most Somerset front beds and downspout aprons run one to three 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.

FAQs

Read all FAQs

View full details

How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

1

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.

2

Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

3

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 Somerset Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
Google Reviews
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...

Read full 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 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!

Google Review
Rob H
Rob H

Easy to order, great service, and great product. We enjoy the final look of a very neglected beds we inherited!

Google Review

Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes rock a true one-time install instead of a weed farm within two seasons. Edging, whether steel or stone, keeps rock from migrating into the lawn or washing toward those slower-draining silt loam low spots. Some customers also order a bit of mulch for planting pockets within the rock bed where they want shrubs to actually feed off the soil.

Somerset Soil Delivery
Somerset Mulch Delivery
Somerset Gravel Delivery
Map of the landscape rock delivery area around Somerset, Kentucky

Service area

Areas we deliver landscape rock in Somerset, Kentucky

See All Locations
Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before the rock, not after, and overlap seams by at least six inches. In Somerset's silt loam, skipping fabric means the rock will slowly work itself into the soil over a couple of freeze thaw cycles, and by year three you are pulling stone out of mud instead of maintaining a clean bed. Fabric is what turns this into the one-time install it is supposed to be.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock traps falling leaves instead of letting them break down into the bed, which matters in a city with mature tree cover downtown. Plan to blow or rake leaves off rock beds each fall before they mat down and start decomposing into the stone itself, since that organic buildup is what eventually lets weed seeds take hold.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If you are covering a large front yard, consider mixing rock with mulched planting islands rather than a single continuous stone field. Rock does not feed soil or retain moisture for roots, so shrubs and perennials do better in mulch pockets cut into the rock layout, keeping install costs down where straight groundcover is all you need.

Decorative Stone in Somerset

Somerset's silt loam drains slower than sandy soil, so beds near downspouts and low spots stay soggy after storms rolling through the Cumberland Lake region. Rock over fabric solves that standing water problem without the annual mud that mulch develops in these conditions. In zone 7a, freeze thaw cycles between the October and April frost dates can heave loose stone if it is laid too thin, so proper depth matters here. It is a strong fit for the low-maintenance front yards common in Somerset's older neighborhoods near the downtown car cruise routes.

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

Click a question to see the answer

Answer

How long does landscape rock actually last in Somerset yards?

Properly installed over fabric, landscape rock is a decade-plus install with no annual refresh needed, unlike mulch. The stone itself does not break down. What changes over time is buildup of leaves, dust, and organic debris on the surface, which occasional raking or a leaf blower handles without disturbing the rock layer.

Answer

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

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth. A 200 square foot bed along a foundation runs a little over one cubic yard, while a larger 400 square foot front yard bed needs roughly two and a half cubic yards at that same depth.

Answer

When is the best time to install rock in Somerset before winter?

Late summer through early fall before the October 20 frost date is ideal, since the ground is workable and you avoid installing over frozen or waterlogged silt loam. Installing in spring after the April 15 last frost also works, but fall gives beds a head start before winter runoff hits.

Answer

Where will the rock be dropped and do I need to prepare anything?

The delivery truck places your load at a driveway, curb, or staging spot you choose at checkout, not directly into the bed itself. Clear vehicles and obstacles from that area beforehand, and note any slope on your property so the crew can pick the safest drop point for a heavy load.

Answer

Should I choose rock or mulch for a bed near my downspouts?

Rock is the better call for downspout areas since Somerset's silt loam already drains slowly, and mulch there tends to wash out or mat down with repeated wetting. Rock handles that runoff pattern without breaking down, though it will not improve the soil the way mulch does over time.

More delivery around Somerset, Kentucky

All Somerset, Kentucky landscape supply