About this landscape rock

Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.

Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or less if you go to the fuller 3 inch depth that holds up better in heavy rain. Measure your bed's length and width, multiply for square footage, then divide by 162 to get a rough cubic yard count at 2 inches. Most Tulsa foundation and front bed projects run somewhere between 2 and 5 cubic yards depending on how much of the yard you are covering.

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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About this landscape rock

Smooth tumbled river rock, heavy enough to stay put in drainage runs and handsome enough for beds and borders.

Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or less if you go to the fuller 3 inch depth that holds up better in heavy rain. Measure your bed's length and width, multiply for square footage, then divide by 162 to get a rough cubic yard count at 2 inches. Most Tulsa foundation and front bed projects run somewhere between 2 and 5 cubic yards depending on how much of the yard you are covering.

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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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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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 what makes rock a decade-long install instead of a weed patch by next summer, so it is worth laying down before the stone goes in. Edging helps keep rock from migrating into the lawn during heavy Oklahoma downpours. If any part of the bed still has plants that want organic matter, keep a mulch zone separate rather than mixing the two.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Tulsa's clay heavy yards, skip a straight rock over dirt install. Lay landscape fabric first, because clay holds moisture and without a barrier the rock will slowly sink into the mud over a wet spring and start growing weeds through the gaps within a year or two. The fabric is what turns this into the decade long, low maintenance bed people actually want.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rock does not feed soil and it collects leaves worse than mulch does, so if your bed sits under oak or elm cover common around Tulsa neighborhoods, plan on blowing or raking it out a couple times each fall. Skipping that step lets organic matter build up on top of the rock, which defeats the low maintenance point and can smother groundcover plants nearby.

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Rock is a one time investment compared to mulch, which most Tulsa yards refresh every year or two. Order slightly heavier at 3 inches instead of 2 in spots that get heavy foot traffic or runoff, since the extra depth resists getting kicked around or washed toward the downspout during our spring storms, and you will not be reordering next season.

Decorative Stone in Tulsa

Tulsa's clay and sandy soil mix drains unevenly, so a lot of yards deal with soggy low spots after spring storms, especially around downspouts and foundation beds. Rock does not compact into that clay the way mulch eventually breaks down and mixes in, so it stays put through our wet springs and dry August heat. With growing zone 7a giving us a long season of freeze thaw cycles from November to April, rock also resists the heaving that can happen with looser organic material. It is a common choice here for the low-maintenance front beds that a lot of Tulsa homeowners want after fighting mulch that washes out in heavy rain.

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 in Tulsa's clay soil?

Yes, rock actually performs better than organic mulch in our clay heavy areas because it does not break down or get pulled into the soil the way mulch does over time. The main thing to get right is drainage, since clay holds water, so grading the bed slightly and using fabric underneath keeps the rock from settling into standing water after heavy rain.

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

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth. Measure your bed's square footage, divide by 162, and round up. A typical Tulsa front foundation bed of 300 to 400 square feet usually needs 2 to 3 cubic yards at that depth.

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When is the best time to install rock in Tulsa?

Late spring after the last frost around April 1 or early fall before the ground gets too wet works well, since you want dry footing to grade the bed and lay fabric properly. Avoid installing right after a heavy rain when clay soil turns soft, since it is harder to compact the base evenly.

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Where will the delivery truck place the load?

The truck places the rock at the driveway or curb location you specify at checkout, and it stays there until you move it. Have a clear, accessible spot ready, since a full load is heavy and easier to place once than to relocate later.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for my Tulsa yard?

Rock is the better call for foundation lines, downspout areas, and low maintenance front beds since it does not decompose and holds up through our freeze thaw cycles. Mulch is still worth it around plants that benefit from organic matter breaking into the soil, so a lot of Tulsa yards end up using both in different zones.

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