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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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or roughly 108 square feet if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed's length and width, decide your depth based on whether it is decorative or functional, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want to get right. Most Toledo front yard beds run 1 to 3 cubic yards depending on size.

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.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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Toledo Landscape Rock Delivery

Toledo Landscape Rock Delivery

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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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
Google Review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or roughly 108 square feet if you go to 3 inches for better weed suppression. Measure your bed's length and width, decide your depth based on whether it is decorative or functional, and order in full cubic yards since this is a one time install you want to get right. Most Toledo front yard beds run 1 to 3 cubic yards depending on size.

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.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 10 feet by 10 feet at a few inches deep.

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How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

1

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 Toledo Folks

4.7
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Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wan...

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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I compared it to competitors and I will definitely be becoming back.

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Lindsay Mangan
Lindsay Mangan

Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will de...

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Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!

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Landscape fabric underneath is what makes rock a decade-long install instead of a five year headache, so budget for it if you don't already have some down. Edging, whether steel or paver, keeps the rock from migrating into the lawn during Toledo's freeze thaw cycles. If any part of the bed still has plantings that want organic matter, keep a separate mulched zone rather than mixing rock in with them.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before the rock goes down, not after. In Toledo's clay soil, skipping fabric means rock slowly works its way into the mud over a couple wet seasons and you end up pulling stone out of muck instead of a clean bed. Overlap fabric seams by at least 6 inches and pin them, since clay shifts more than sandy soil does as it freezes and thaws each winter.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The most common mistake we see is treating rock beds like mulch beds and expecting them to feed the soil. They don't, and leaves that fall into rock beds in October will sit there and mat down over winter if not blown out. Plan on a fall cleanup pass before frost, usually right around when Toledo's first frost hits in early October, to keep the bed looking intentional rather than neglected.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock costs more upfront per cubic yard than mulch but you're not reordering it every spring, so total cost over five or ten years often favors rock for beds you don't want to touch. Pairing a rock groundcover zone with a mulched planting zone next to it lets you put your maintenance budget where the plants actually need organic matter instead of spreading it evenly across the whole yard.

Decorative Stone in Toledo

Toledo sits on heavy clay that drains slowly, which means organic mulches near foundations and downspouts often stay soggy and break down fast. Rock does not rot or compact into that clay, it just sits on top and sheds water where you need it to. With winters that push into zone 6a territory and a frost date around October 5, homeowners here like a groundcover that does not need refreshing every spring. It is a common choice for the low beds along ranch homes near the Museum of Art district and older neighborhoods with tight foundation plantings.

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 sink into my clay soil over time?

Not if you install landscape fabric underneath first. Toledo's clay holds moisture and without a barrier, rock will slowly settle into the mud after a few wet seasons. Fabric keeps the stone on top where it belongs and also cuts down on weeds pushing up through the gaps between stones.

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

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 200 square foot bed needs a little over 1.2 cubic yards, round up to 1.5 to be safe. If you want a deeper 3 inch layer for better coverage, plan closer to 2 cubic yards.

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What time of year is best to install rock in Toledo?

Spring after the last frost around May 10 or fall before the ground gets cold works well, since you'll be handling fabric and edging that's easier to work with in mild soil. Avoid installing right before a heavy rain, since wet clay makes it harder to get a flat, even base under the fabric.

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Where will the truck drop the rock and do I need to be home?

Delivery is placed at your driveway or an agreed spot on your property, and you'll pick the date at checkout. You don't need to be present, but make sure the drop area is clear and accessible, especially if your driveway slopes or narrows, so the truck can unload safely.

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Should I use rock or mulch around my foundation?

Rock is the better call against foundations since it doesn't hold moisture against the house the way mulch can, and it won't need replacing every year or two. Mulch makes more sense for planting beds where you want organic matter breaking down into the soil, so many Toledo homeowners use rock along the house and mulch further out.

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