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Waukesha 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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
Google Review

Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

Landscape rock runs 1.35 tons per cubic yard, and at a standard 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet. Measure your bed's square footage first, then decide if you want closer to 2 inches for a lighter look or 3 inches for better weed and erosion control. Most Waukesha front yard beds land somewhere between 3 and 6 cubic yards.

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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Waukesha Landscape Rock Delivery

Waukesha 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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
Google Review

Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

Landscape rock runs 1.35 tons per cubic yard, and at a standard 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet. Measure your bed's square footage first, then decide if you want closer to 2 inches for a lighter look or 3 inches for better weed and erosion control. Most Waukesha front yard beds land somewhere between 3 and 6 cubic yards.

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

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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 Waukesha Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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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scott fisher
scott fisher

I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as pro...

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I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as promised and place exactly where I asked. Excellent service! I will be ordering mulch next!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Landscape fabric underneath is what keeps this a decade-long install instead of a project you redo, so order it alongside the rock. Steel or aluminum edging holds a clean line where rock meets lawn, which matters more here than people expect once clay soil starts to heave. Some customers pair rock in the front beds with mulch in planting areas that need organic matter, since rock alone won't feed soil.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lay landscape fabric before the rock goes down, not after. In Waukesha's clay soil, skipping fabric means the rock slowly sinks into the ground over a season or two and weeds punch through from below. Overlap fabric seams by at least six inches and pin them down before you spread rock, especially on any bed that gets runoff from a downspout, since water pressure can shift unpinned fabric surprisingly fast.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The biggest mistake we see locally is treating rock beds like mulch beds and expecting them to feed nearby plants. Rock traps falling leaves and organic debris on top rather than breaking it down into soil, so beds near mature trees need occasional blowing off or raking, especially each fall before the first frost hits around September 30.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If you're doing multiple beds, order rock and edging in the same delivery to save a second trip. Steel edging holds up better than plastic against Waukesha's freeze-thaw cycles, and installing it at the same time as the rock means you get a clean, settled edge instead of trying to wedge it in after the stone is already down.

Decorative Stone in Waukesha

Waukesha's silty clay loam drains slowly, and that means beds against the foundation can stay wet longer than they should, especially with the spring snowmelt Spring City is named for. A layer of screened rock over fabric sheds that water instead of holding it against your siding. It also holds up through the freeze-thaw swings between the May 15 last frost and September 30 first frost without breaking down like organic mulch does. Around Frame Park and in the older neighborhoods nearby, we see a lot of rock used on north-facing beds that never quite dry 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 sink into the clay soil we have in Waukesha?

Not if you install landscape fabric underneath first. The fabric is what separates the rock from the clay and stops it from working its way down over time. Skip the fabric and you'll likely see the rock settle unevenly within a year or two, especially in beds that hold water after rain.

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

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth. Measure your bed's length and width, multiply for square footage, then divide by 162 to get a rough cubic yard count. Most Waukesha front yard beds run between 3 and 6 cubic yards depending on size and depth chosen.

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Is there a bad time of year to install landscape rock here?

Rock can go down almost any time the ground isn't frozen, but late spring after the May 15 last frost gives you dry, workable soil to lay fabric properly. Installing right after a heavy rain in clay soil like ours makes for a muddy, difficult base, so waiting a day or two for things to dry out helps.

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Where will the truck place the rock on delivery day?

We drop the load at the driveway or curb spot you specify at checkout, and you schedule the actual delivery date at that time as well. Make sure there's clear access for a full size truck, and if the rock needs to move further into the yard, have a path and any barriers ready ahead of time.

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Should I use rock or mulch in beds near my house foundation?

Rock tends to work better right against the foundation since it doesn't hold moisture against siding the way organic mulch can, and it won't need refreshing every year. Mulch makes more sense in planting beds where you want organic matter breaking down into the silty clay loam to feed nearby shrubs and perennials.

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