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

At the standard install depth of 2 to 3 inches, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at the low end of that range. Measure your bed's square footage first, then divide by 162 to get a working yard count, and round up rather than down since running short mid-job means a second delivery. Most Southfield front-yard beds and downspout borders run between 1 and 3 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.

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Southfield Landscape Rock Delivery

Southfield Landscape Rock Delivery

4.7
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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.
Rob H
Rob H
Google Review

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

At the standard install depth of 2 to 3 inches, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at the low end of that range. Measure your bed's square footage first, then divide by 162 to get a working yard count, and round up rather than down since running short mid-job means a second delivery. Most Southfield front-yard beds and downspout borders run between 1 and 3 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.

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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 Southfield 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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Fadi Nofal
Fadi Nofal

I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to...

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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 rich and consistent, and I received more than enough to complete my project with proper coverage and packing.

Customer service was equally outstanding. Communication was clear, and the team was responsive and professional throughout. It’s rare to find a company that delivers both a high-quality product and excellent service, but mulch mound did just that.

Highly recommended, and I wouldn’t hesitate to order from them again.

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes this a decade install instead of a five year one, so it is worth adding if you do not already have it down. Steel or poly edging keeps the rock from migrating into the lawn, especially useful on the clay loam here where freeze and thaw heave edging around. Some customers pair a rock border with mulch in the planting pockets themselves, since rock alone will not feed anything growing in it.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Southfield's clay loam, do not skip the fabric barrier under rock beds, even though it adds a step. Clay soil wicks moisture upward and without a barrier, rock sinks into the mud over a couple of freeze thaw cycles and disappears into the clay within a few years. Lay landscape fabric, overlap the seams by several inches, and pin it before the rock goes down. This single step is the difference between a bed that still looks right in year eight and one that needs regrading by year three.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The most common mistake with rock beds here is piling it against tree trunks or shrub stems, which traps moisture against bark in a climate that already gets long wet stretches through fall. Keep rock pulled back several inches from any woody stem. Also plan on blowing or raking leaves out of rock beds each fall before the first frost around mid October, since rock does not break leaves down the way mulch does and they will mat down and smother anything growing underneath.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Because this is a one time install rather than an annual refresh, it pays to size the order generously rather than ordering light and topping off later, since matching stone color and size from a later batch is not guaranteed. Order for the full bed footprint including areas you plan to plant next season. Pairing rock with a bark mulch border around actual planting pockets gives you the low maintenance benefit of rock with organic matter where roots actually need it.

Decorative Stone in Southfield

Southfield's clay loam holds water long after the last frost clears in early May, and that moisture works against organic mulches that break down and compact into the clay. Rock stays put on top, drains through, and does not feed the soggy soil underneath the way bark mulch does. It is a common choice here for foundation beds and downspout zones where standing water is already a problem. Once it is down at the right depth, it is not something you touch again each season.

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 over Southfield's clay soil without drainage problems?

Yes, rock actually helps here since it does not hold surface water the way mulch can on compacted clay loam. Grade the bed slightly so water moves away from foundations before you place fabric and rock, and it will shed water instead of pooling. This is one reason rock is common around downspouts in this area.

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

At 2 inches deep, one yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 200 square foot bed needs roughly 1.25 yards, and most people round up to 1.5 to cover uneven spots and edges. Going to 3 inches deep instead of 2 will use more material but hold up longer against Southfield's freeze thaw cycles.

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Is there a bad time of year to install rock in Southfield?

Late fall right before the October 15 average frost date is not ideal since wet leaves will immediately blow into fresh rock and you will be pulling them out all winter. Spring after the last frost in early May, once the ground firms up from thaw, tends to give the cleanest install with fewer weather delays.

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Where will the truck place my rock delivery?

The driver places the load as close to your project area as the truck can safely access, typically the driveway or curb. Let us know at checkout if your access is tight, and clear the drop zone of cars or obstacles before the scheduled date so the delivery goes smoothly.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for a foundation bed in Southfield?

Rock makes sense against foundations and in downspout zones since it will not need annual refresh and handles the moisture that collects near clay soil foundations. Mulch makes more sense in beds with plants that benefit from organic matter breaking down into the soil. Many Southfield yards use both, rock near the house and mulch further out in planting beds.

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