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Stockton 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 a 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. If you want a deeper 3 inch layer for better weed suppression, plan on roughly 25 percent more material per square foot. Measure your bed length by width first, then match that number against depth to land on a cubic yard order that does not leave you short.

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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Stockton Landscape Rock Delivery

Stockton Landscape Rock Delivery

4.7
137 reviews
$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 a 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. If you want a deeper 3 inch layer for better weed suppression, plan on roughly 25 percent more material per square foot. Measure your bed length by width first, then match that number against depth to land on a cubic yard order that does not leave you short.

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 Stockton 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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Landscape fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade long groundcover instead of a weed bed within a year. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone contained against lawn areas and walkways, which matters more with clay loam soils that shift slightly with seasonal moisture. Some Stockton customers also order a smaller volume of mulch for planting islands within the rock field, since anything that wants organic matter should not sit in stone.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before the rock goes down, not after, and overlap the seams by at least 6 inches. Stockton's clay loam shifts slightly with seasonal moisture swings between the wet winter months and the dry summer stretch, and fabric gaps that seemed fine at install will open into weed corridors within a season. Pin the fabric every 3 feet along seams, not just at the edges, since edge only pinning is the most common failure point we see on rock jobs.

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Rock beds near mature trees or the valley's oak canopy will trap fallen leaves instead of breaking them down, unlike mulch. Plan on blowing or raking the surface clean every few months, especially through fall, or organic debris builds a thin soil layer on top of the fabric and weeds root right into it. This is the tradeoff for permanence, it needs light upkeep instead of an annual refresh.

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Order slightly more than your calculated yardage if you are running rock along a downspout drainage path, since water channeling through clay loam soil will migrate loose stone downhill over a few seasons. A little extra material lets you top off low spots yourself instead of ordering a small second delivery later for what amounts to a few wheelbarrow loads.

Decorative Stone in Stockton

Stockton's clay loam drains slowly, especially through the wet stretch between the December and February frost dates, and rock beds handle that standing moisture better than organic mulch does because they will not compact or rot. With growing zone 9b summers pushing heat into the valley, rock also holds up against sun exposure that breaks down bark mulch by midsummer. A lot of homeowners here use it against foundations and along downspout runoff paths where clay soil tends to pool. It is not the right call for beds where you want the soil actually improved, since it seals off organic matter from reaching the clay loam below.

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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Does landscape rock work well with Stockton's clay soil?

Yes, rock actually performs better than organic mulch on clay loam because it will not compact or break down when the soil holds moisture during the wet season between December and February. It is a solid choice for beds that drain slowly, foundation lines, and downspout areas where water tends to sit longer than in sandy soil.

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

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 400 square foot bed needs close to 2.5 cubic yards. If you want a deeper 3 inch layer for better weed control, plan on around 3.5 cubic yards instead. Measure the bed first, then match your depth choice to the yardage.

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When is the best time to install rock in Stockton?

Late fall through winter, before the rainy stretch settles in around December, is a good window since the ground is workable and you are not fighting summer heat while laying fabric and spreading stone. Installing before the wet season also lets the rock settle in before spring growth pushes weeds up around the bed edges.

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Where will the truck place my rock delivery?

The load gets placed at the driveway or curb spot you specify at checkout, so pick a location with clear truck access. If your project site is in the backyard, plan on wheelbarrowing the rock from the drop point, and make sure gates or side yard paths are wide enough beforehand.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for my Stockton front yard?

Rock is the better call if you want a one time install that holds up through the dry summer heat and the wet winter without an annual refresh, especially near foundations or downspouts. Mulch is better if you have plants that benefit from organic matter breaking down into the clay loam over time, since rock seals that off completely.

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