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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.
Jon Wendenhof
Jon Wendenhof
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I can’t say enough good things about Mulch Mound! If you read my review below you will see I had a problem with my order. Mulch Mound was quick to respond and solved the issue with my delivery. Will definitely be a customer next year.

First time purchase...

At a standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed length and width, decide whether you want a light 2 inch dressing or a fuller 3 inch layer for better weed suppression, then order in cubic yards rather than guessing by the bag. Most District front yard beds run smaller than people expect, so measure before you order.

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 ton is approximately 2,000 pounds. Coverage varies by stone type and depth, but as a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 80-100 square feet at 2 inches deep.

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Washington Landscape Rock Delivery

Washington Landscape Rock Delivery

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$132.00 per Yard
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The best local landscape rock, without the guesswork.

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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.
Jon Wendenhof
Jon Wendenhof
Google Review

UPDATE!

I can’t say enough good things about Mulch Mound! If you read my review below you will see I had a problem with my order. Mulch Mound was quick to respond and solved the issue with my delivery. Will definitely be a customer next year.

First time purchase...

At a standard 2 to 3 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers roughly 162 square feet at the shallow end of that range. Measure your bed length and width, decide whether you want a light 2 inch dressing or a fuller 3 inch layer for better weed suppression, then order in cubic yards rather than guessing by the bag. Most District front yard beds run smaller than people expect, so measure before you order.

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 ton is approximately 2,000 pounds. Coverage varies by stone type and depth, but as a general guideline, one ton covers roughly 80-100 square feet at 2 inches deep.

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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 Washington Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Jon Wendenhof
Jon Wendenhof

UPDATE!

I can’t say enough good things about Mulch Mound! If you read my review below you will see I had a problem with my order. Mulch Mou...

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UPDATE!

I can’t say enough good things about Mulch Mound! If you read my review below you will see I had a problem with my order. Mulch Mound was quick to respond and solved the issue with my delivery. Will definitely be a customer next year.

First time purchase from Mulch Mound!! First what I liked! Easy to order online and straight forward pricing and delivery. The driver was on time and courteous and delivered my Mulch exactly where I requested! The product is of good quality and comparable to others I have purchased from before. Now what I DID’NT LIKE! I have been mulching the same house and yard for almost 20 years. I always order the same amount and don’t have any issues with covering the same area but this year I fell about a yard short. I was home when the mulch was delivered and when the driver dumped it I noticed that it seemed a bit less than I was used to. I didn’t apply it any thicker than usual and probably a bit thinner than usual because I was worried about running out.

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Cindy Steel
Cindy Steel

Mulch Mound made it so easy! So happy with the pricing, turn around time, delivery and product. I submitted my online order on a Thursday. The mu...

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Mulch Mound made it so easy! So happy with the pricing, turn around time, delivery and product. I submitted my online order on a Thursday. The mulch was delivered to the designated location by a local landscape company at 8:30 a.m. the following Saturday morning. We had the job completed by that afternoon. We chose the natural brown mulch, and the plant beds are beautiful.

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what makes this a one time install instead of a yearly chore, skipping it means grass and weeds working up through the stone within a season or two. Edging, whether metal or paver, keeps the rock from migrating into the lawn or sidewalk, which matters on the narrower lots common around the District. If part of your yard still needs organic matter for plantings, keep rock and mulch beds separate rather than mixing them.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before the rock goes down, overlapping seams by several inches and pinning them with stakes. In Washington's silt loam, skipping fabric means the rock slowly works itself into the soil over a wet season or two, and you lose depth and definition faster than you would in sandier ground. Fabric is what turns this from a five year fix into a install that holds for a decade or more.

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The most common mistake in this city is piling rock directly against a foundation wall without a gap or flashing, which traps moisture against brick during the wetter spring months. Leave a few inches of clearance at the foundation line and slope the bed slightly away from the house so runoff moves outward instead of pooling against the wall.

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Rock beds pair well with mulch in the same yard as long as they stay in separate zones, use rock near hardscape, downspouts, and foundations where drainage matters, and save mulch for planting beds where the silt loam benefits from organic matter breaking down over time. Buying both by the cubic yard in the same delivery window can save a separate trip if you are doing a full yard refresh.

Decorative Stone in Washington

Washington sits on silt loam that holds water and compacts under foot traffic, which is exactly why rock groundcover works so well over fabric here, it keeps the soil from turning to mud along walkways and downspouts during heavy spring rain. Zone 7b means freeze thaw cycles through the winter, so a properly bedded rock layer will not heave the way loose gravel on bare soil can. Rowhouse yards with limited square footage are common in this city, and rock beds let owners cut down on mowing in shady, tight side yards. It also holds up against the leaf litter and street runoff typical of the District's older, tree-lined blocks.

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 a Washington DC rowhouse yard with limited space?

Yes, rock groundcover is a good fit for the narrow, often shaded side yards common in DC rowhouses. It handles foot traffic and drainage better than grass in tight spaces, and once installed over fabric it needs very little upkeep, which suits owners without a lot of yard maintenance time.

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

A typical DC rowhouse front bed might run 100 to 150 square feet. At 2 inches deep, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so most small beds need somewhere around three quarters of a yard to one full yard. Measure your exact bed dimensions before ordering to avoid running short.

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What time of year should I install rock groundcover here?

Late spring through early fall works well, after the ground thaws past the March last frost and before the October first frost sets in for the season. Avoid installing right after heavy rain since silt loam gets soft and compacts unevenly under a fresh rock layer when the base soil is still saturated.

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Where will the truck place the rock on delivery day?

We drop the load at a driveway, curb, or other accessible spot you specify when scheduling. On rowhouse blocks with limited parking, let us know if the truck needs a specific spot reserved, and plan a path for moving material from the drop point to the bed if it is not curbside.

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Should I choose rock or mulch for beds near my foundation?

Rock is generally the better choice near foundations since it does not hold moisture against brick or wood the way mulch can, and it will not need refreshing every year. Save mulch for planting beds further from the house where the soil benefits from organic material breaking down over time.

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