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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One cubic yard of rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard for most Texarkana beds. If you want more foundation protection or heavier coverage around downspouts, plan for closer to 3 inches and adjust your square footage down by about a third. Measure your bed length by width first, then match that to cubic yards rather than guessing bags.

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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Texarkana Landscape Rock Delivery

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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.

Great service. We ordered topsoil from Mulch Mound and the best experience. Thank you so much!

One cubic yard of rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, which is the standard for most Texarkana beds. If you want more foundation protection or heavier coverage around downspouts, plan for closer to 3 inches and adjust your square footage down by about a third. Measure your bed length by width first, then match that to cubic yards rather than guessing bags.

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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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.

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Landscape fabric underneath is worth adding before the rock goes down, since it keeps stone from working into Texarkana's loose sandy loam over the years. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the rock corralled along driveways and walkways where sandy soil tends to shift. If you are mixing rock beds with planting areas nearby, a load of garden soil or compost for those beds pairs well on the same delivery.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Texarkana's sandy loam, skip skipping the fabric barrier even though the soil drains well. Without it, rock settles into the loose soil within a couple of seasons and you end up buying more to top it off. Lay heavy landscape fabric, overlap seams by a few inches, and pin it down before spreading stone. This one step is what makes the difference between a bed that looks the same in year five and one that needs a refresh by year three.

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The biggest mistake locals make is installing rock right up against tree trunks or shrub bases expecting it to act like mulch. It does not feed soil and it holds heat against bark, which stresses plants during Texarkana's long hot stretch from June through September. Keep rock a few inches back from trunks and stems, and use mulch instead in beds where you actually want plants thriving rather than just covered ground.

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Order all your rock in one delivery rather than staging it in smaller batches, since screened stone can vary slightly in color and size between production runs. A single cubic yard load ensures consistent look across your whole bed. If your project spans multiple beds around the house, measure everything up front and combine it into one delivery to keep the material uniform and cut down on delivery trips.

Decorative Stone in Texarkana

Texarkana's sandy loam drains fast, which is good news for rock beds since you rarely get standing water under the stone. With zone 8b summers running hot and humid, organic mulch breaks down quick here, but rock does not, so it holds its look through the heat without needing a refresh every spring. It is a natural fit for the low-maintenance front yards common around the Twin City, especially where oak and pine debris from mature lots needs somewhere to land besides bare dirt. Just know it will collect leaf litter near tree cover and needs an occasional blow-out.

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 actually last longer than mulch here in Texarkana?

Yes, that is the main reason to choose it. Mulch breaks down in a season or two in our humidity and heat, but screened rock over fabric holds its look for a decade or more with no annual refresh. The tradeoff is it will not feed your soil, so it works best in beds without plants that need organic matter.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 300 square foot bed?

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs a little under 2 cubic yards. Round up to 2 yards to cover the edges and any low spots, since running short mid-install is more hassle than a small amount of leftover stone.

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What time of year should I install rock in Texarkana?

Anytime works since rock does not depend on planting season, but many people schedule it before the Nov 14 first frost so beds look finished heading into the cooler months. Spring after the Mar 31 last frost is also common, especially if the rock project is paired with new plantings going in at the same time.

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Where will the truck place my rock delivery?

The driver drops the load in your driveway or another accessible spot you specify at checkout. A full cubic yard takes up real space and weighs over a ton, so make sure the drop zone is clear and firm enough to handle a loaded truck, and have a wheelbarrow path ready if the bed is far from where the truck can reach.

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Is rock or mulch better for the beds around my downspouts?

Rock is usually the better call there. It will not float or wash away the way mulch can during heavy Texarkana downpours, and it holds up under the concentrated water flow coming off a roofline. Just make sure fabric is underneath so the rock does not sink into the sandy loam where water pools before it drains.

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