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Tallahassee 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 standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallower end of that range. Measure your bed's length and width, decide whether you want 2 inches for a lighter accent look or closer to 3 inches for better weed suppression, then order by the cubic yard rather than guessing with bags. Most Tallahassee front bed projects run somewhere between 2 and 5 cubic yards depending on how much of the lot is in landscaping versus lawn.

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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Tallahassee Landscape Rock Delivery

Tallahassee 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 a standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallower end of that range. Measure your bed's length and width, decide whether you want 2 inches for a lighter accent look or closer to 3 inches for better weed suppression, then order by the cubic yard rather than guessing with bags. Most Tallahassee front bed projects run somewhere between 2 and 5 cubic yards depending on how much of the lot is in landscaping versus lawn.

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 Tallahassee 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 worth the extra step here, since it's what turns rock into a decade long groundcover instead of a weed bed by year two. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone from migrating into the lawn during our heavy summer thunderstorms, and a paver border works well if the bed runs along a walkway near the house.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Tallahassee's sandy loam, skip laying rock directly on bare soil even with fabric down, since sand shifts and fabric can wrinkle over a season or two, letting rock settle unevenly. Lay a thin compacted base layer of coarser aggregate first, then fabric, then your decorative rock on top. It costs a little more upfront but keeps the surface flat and prevents the sinking spots that show up in sandy soil after a few heavy summer rains.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see in Tally rock beds is placing them under live oaks without a maintenance plan. Oak leaf drop is heavy and constant from late fall into spring, and unlike mulch, rock won't absorb or hide the litter, it just sits on top. Plan on blowing or raking beds every few weeks during peak drop season, or keep rock beds away from heavy canopy and reserve them for open front yard areas instead.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock is a one time cost compared to mulch you replace every year, so it pencils out over time even though the upfront yardage costs more per cubic yard. Pair it with a few key mulch beds near planting areas where you actually want organic matter breaking into the sandy loam, and reserve rock for foundation lines, downspout zones, and other spots where you want permanence and drainage, not soil feeding.

Decorative Stone in Tallahassee

Tallahassee's sandy loam drains fast, which is actually a good match for rock beds since you don't get the standing water that rots organic mulch in a wet zone 9a summer. The tradeoff is that live oak and pine litter falls heavily here from fall through spring and will sit on top of the stone instead of breaking into the soil, so beds near mature canopy need occasional blowing out. Rock holds up fine through our short mild winters, first frost isn't until mid November, so there's no freeze heave to worry about like colder zones see. It's a solid choice for the low maintenance front beds so common in the neighborhoods around the Capitol.

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 well in Tallahassee's sandy soil?

Yes, sandy loam drains quickly, which actually suits rock beds since water doesn't pool and rot anything underneath. The main thing to manage isn't drainage, it's oak and pine debris from our tree canopy, which sits on the surface and needs occasional clearing rather than breaking down like it would in mulch.

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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. Most Tallahassee front beds run 150 to 400 square feet, so plan on 1 to 3 cubic yards for a standard bed, more if you're going with the fuller 3 inch depth for better weed control.

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

Not really, since rock installs year round without weather restrictions the way planting does. That said, installing before peak oak leaf drop in late fall means you're starting with a clean bed rather than laying rock over debris that's already accumulated.

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Where will the delivery truck drop the rock?

You'll specify the drop location at checkout, typically a driveway or curb spot close to your beds. Make sure there's a clear path at least 10 feet wide for the truck and that any low branches or gates won't block access, since the load gets placed in one spot rather than spread for you.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for my Tallahassee beds?

It depends on the bed. Rock makes sense for foundation lines, downspout areas, and low maintenance front yard accents where you want a permanent look. Mulch still wins for planting beds where you want organic matter feeding sandy loam soil, so many yards here end up using both.

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