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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.
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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 r...

At a standard 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet, so a typical 300 square foot front bed runs close to 2 cubic yards. Going to 3 inches for better foundation coverage drops that yield, so measure your bed first and decide on depth before ordering. Because this is a one time install rather than a seasonal refresh, it pays to size the order generously the first time.

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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St. Petersburg Landscape Rock Delivery

St. Petersburg Landscape Rock Delivery

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$132.00 per Yard
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The best local landscape rock, without the guesswork.

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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.
Fadi Nofal
Fadi Nofal
Google Review

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...

At a standard 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet, so a typical 300 square foot front bed runs close to 2 cubic yards. Going to 3 inches for better foundation coverage drops that yield, so measure your bed first and decide on depth before ordering. Because this is a one time install rather than a seasonal refresh, it pays to size the order generously the first time.

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

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 St. Petersburg Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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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Marie Pace
Marie Pace

I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on...

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I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on time delivery, to perfect product placement was amazing. I needed more and I got it within 2 hours! I'm never doing this with bags again.

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Laura Christobek

We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. ...

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We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. We are impressed with the quality of the mulch, too! It is covering well - a great value!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade-long groundcover instead of a five-year weed patch, so plan on ordering that alongside the rock. Edging material keeps sandy soil from migrating up through the rock line over time. Many customers also grab a load of mulch for planting beds that stay separate from the rock zones.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before the rock goes down, not after, because in St. Petersburg's sandy soil, rock placed directly on bare dirt will slowly sink and mix into the sand within a couple of seasons. Fabric keeps the stone sitting on top where it belongs and keeps sand from working its way up through the gaps, which is the main reason rock beds here start looking thin and uneven after just a year or two.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock traps leaves and pine needles instead of breaking them down like mulch does, so beds near oak or ficus canopy need occasional blowing out or they'll look dirty fast. This is the main complaint we hear from customers who installed rock without accounting for nearby tree cover. Budget for a leaf blower pass every few weeks during the fall drop, especially in older St. Petersburg neighborhoods with mature tree canopy.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Buying the full cubic yard amount in one delivery instead of bagged rock from a hardware store saves significant handling time and avoids the color mismatch that happens when bags come from different production runs. Rock is a one time cost that outlasts mulch refreshes by years, so slightly oversizing your order up front is cheaper long term than running short and reordering a mismatched batch later.

Decorative Stone in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg's sandy soil drains so fast that organic mulch breaks down and disappears into it faster than in heavier clay regions, which makes rock a more stable long-term choice for beds that see full Zone 10a sun most of the year. Rock also does not float or scatter the way mulch does during the summer downpours common here. Homeowners near the coast use it heavily against foundations and downspouts, where sand erosion is already a problem. It will not feed your soil, so keep it away from beds where you want plants rooting into anything nutrient-rich.

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 St. Petersburg's sandy soil without sinking?

Yes, as long as you install landscape fabric underneath first. Without fabric, the rock will gradually work its way down into the loose sand and disappear over a couple of years. With fabric as a barrier, the rock stays on the surface and holds its look for a decade or more, which is why we always recommend it for sandy sites like this one.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 400 square foot front bed?

At a 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 400 square foot bed needs roughly 2.5 cubic yards. If you want 3 inches of depth for better foundation coverage, plan on closer to 3.5 cubic yards. Measure your actual bed shape first since most yards aren't perfect rectangles.

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When is the best time to install rock in St. Petersburg?

Rock can go down any time of year since it is not weather dependent like planting, but many people schedule it outside the peak summer rain months to avoid working in daily afternoon thunderstorms. Since this is a one time install rather than a seasonal refresh, timing is really about your own comfort working outdoors, not the material's needs.

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Where will the truck place my rock delivery?

You choose the drop spot at checkout, typically a driveway or curbside location close to your work area. Make sure there is clear overhead access and enough width for the delivery truck, since the load arrives as one pile that you'll move by wheelbarrow to the actual bed.

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Is rock or mulch better for my beds here?

It depends on the bed's purpose. Rock is the better long-term choice for foundation lines and downspout areas where you want a permanent, low-maintenance surface, since St. Petersburg's sandy soil already drains fast and doesn't need rock's help. Mulch is still better for planting beds where you want organic matter breaking down into the soil around root zones.

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