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Waukegan 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.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were o...

At a 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet, so a typical 10 by 15 foot foundation bed runs a little over one yard. If you want a deeper 3 inch layer for better weed suppression, plan on roughly a third more material for the same footprint. Measure the bed first, decide on depth, then order in full cubic yards to avoid a second delivery.

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.

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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Waukegan Landscape Rock Delivery

Waukegan 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.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
Google Review

We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were o...

At a 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet, so a typical 10 by 15 foot foundation bed runs a little over one yard. If you want a deeper 3 inch layer for better weed suppression, plan on roughly a third more material for the same footprint. Measure the bed first, decide on depth, then order in full cubic yards to avoid a second delivery.

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.

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

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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 Waukegan Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper

We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering...

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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were on time, they were able to deliver in 48 hours, they were generous with the portion (we got 9 yards and it felt like a FULL nine yards!), the driver was polite! We have ordered from reputable places, and there is always a little trash in the mulch. The mulch we recv'd from Mulch Mound had barely any... we were pleasant surprised!!! Color was great! Not to mention - the price was competitive and LOWER than other mulch places around. We will use again !! Highly recommend! Thanks Mulch Mound!

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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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Landscaping fabric underneath is what makes this a decade-long install instead of a weed patch by next summer. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the stone from migrating into the lawn, which matters more here given how many Waukegan yards slope toward the street. Some customers also grab a bit of topsoil for the planting pockets they leave within the rock bed.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Waukegan's silt loam, skip laying fabric directly on bare soil after a wet spring, the ground needs to firm up first or the fabric will sink and create low spots that collect water under the rock. Wait for a dry stretch, rake the bed level, then lay fabric and rock together. This one step prevents the sunken, uneven look that shows up in beds installed right after snowmelt.

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The most common mistake here is skipping edging because the yard looks flat enough not to need it. Waukegan lots often have subtle grading toward the street or sidewalk, and without a physical barrier, rock migrates during heavy rain and ends up in the gutter. A simple steel edge restrike costs less than reordering lost material every couple of years.

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If you are covering a large front yard bed, consider a two layer approach, cheaper crushed base rock underneath and a thinner topping of your decorative stone on top. This cuts down on how much of the higher grade material you need while keeping the finished look identical, since only the top 2 inches actually show once it settles.

Decorative Stone in Waukegan

Waukegan sits on silt loam soil that holds water and can stay soggy into late spring before that May 15 last frost clears out. Rock over fabric keeps beds from turning to mud during that stretch and gives you a surface that does not compact or erode the way loose soil does near downspouts. Because the growing zone here runs 5b with a real winter, organic mulches break down fast and need refreshing, but stone just sits through the freeze thaw cycle unaffected. It is a solid choice for anyone tired of redoing the same bed every spring.

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 through a Waukegan winter without shifting?

Yes, once it is installed over fabric at the right depth, rock does not break down or heave the way mulch does. Freeze thaw cycles can shift the surface slightly, but a light rake in spring settles it back into place. This is part of why it is sold as a one time install rather than something you refresh yearly.

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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 roughly 1.25 cubic yards. Round up to 1.5 yards to account for settling and uneven ground, especially if your bed has any slope.

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What time of year should I install landscape rock in Waukegan?

Late spring after the last frost on May 15 is ideal, since the silt loam soil has usually dried out enough by then to lay fabric without it sinking. Fall works too, as long as you get it down before the ground starts freezing around early October.

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Where will the rock be dropped and do I need to move it myself?

The load is placed in your driveway or another spot you specify at checkout, delivered by dump truck. You will need to move it from that pile to the bed yourself with a wheelbarrow, so plan your drop location as close to the work area as your driveway allows.

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Should I choose landscape rock or mulch for a bed near my foundation?

Rock is the better call right against a foundation since it does not hold moisture against the house and it will not need replacing every year. Mulch feeds the soil and suits planting beds where you want organic matter breaking down, but for downspout areas and low maintenance strips, rock's permanence wins out.

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