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Wausau Stone Delivery

About this stone

Classic pea gravel with smooth, rounded edges and natural earth tones. A versatile favorite for pathways, patios, drainage, and decorative ground cover.
A. Gaige Brunner
A. Gaige Brunner
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I used Mulch Mound to have 3 cubic yards of garden soil delivered. The process was easy and I love that I didn't have to call anyone. I placed my order online, picked my delivery date, laid out my tarp and the dirt was delivered. My delivery had to be pushed back, but I was ke...

Wausau Stone Delivery

Wausau Stone Delivery

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137 reviews
$87.00 per yard
$87.00
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About this stone

Classic pea gravel with smooth, rounded edges and natural earth tones. A versatile favorite for pathways, patios, drainage, and decorative ground cover.
A. Gaige Brunner
A. Gaige Brunner
Google Review

I used Mulch Mound to have 3 cubic yards of garden soil delivered. The process was easy and I love that I didn't have to call anyone. I placed my order online, picked my delivery date, laid out my tarp and the dirt was delivered. My delivery had to be pushed back, but I was ke...

For decorative stone beds and borders in Wausau, a 3 to 4-inch depth is enough to suppress weeds and give a full, finished appearance. Pathway and drainage installations should use 4 to 6 inches of material to hold up against Zone 4b frost heaving and the spring thaw conditions that put extra stress on surface installations.
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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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Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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Choose your stone

Make sure you adjust the quantity to your home's needs. You can use our calculator to estimate how much you'll need.

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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, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

From The Mouths of Wausau Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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A. Gaige Brunner
A. Gaige Brunner

I used Mulch Mound to have 3 cubic yards of garden soil delivered. The process was easy and I love that I didn't have to call anyone. I placed my o...

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I used Mulch Mound to have 3 cubic yards of garden soil delivered. The process was easy and I love that I didn't have to call anyone. I placed my order online, picked my delivery date, laid out my tarp and the dirt was delivered. My delivery had to be pushed back, but I was kept informed via text, which was great. So why not 5 stars? The description of garden soil on the website is "A balanced mix of topsoil and organic amendments ready for raised beds, flower gardens, and new planting areas. Good drainage, solid nutrients, easy to work with." What I got was more like fill dirt. It had a lot of gravel, a lot of clay, and random trash mixed in. I didn't test the soil to see if it actually had "amendments" because I already have compost and alpaca manure ready to add, but if I'd known the quality of the dirt was going to be the same as the bagged dirt I bought last year, I probably would have gotten 2 yards of top soil and a yard of leaf compost for better quality, especially since the leaf compost is cheaper. Photo of my mountain of dirt and just some of the trash I found in it.

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Charles Conley
Charles Conley

From the time I placed the order to the delivery it was quick and professional. I will highly recommend and will use them from now on.

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Measure the length, width, and desired depth of your stone project in feet and inches before ordering, since stone is denser than mulch and coverage estimates can be easy to miscalculate without doing the math first. Wausau's freeze-thaw conditions mean that pathways and borders often benefit from a slightly deeper installation than warmer climates require, so factor in that extra depth when calculating your total. Our on-page calculator converts your measurements into cubic yards so you can order the right amount without running short mid-project.

Complete Your Outdoor Stone Project

Adding a stone border around mulched garden beds keeps both materials neatly separated through Wausau's wet spring seasons and prevents mulch from washing onto lawn areas during heavy rain. If you are also doing soil work or raised bed construction, a stone edging detail around the perimeter ties the whole project together and adds a finished look that lasts for years without seasonal replacement.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

One of the smartest uses of landscape stone in Wausau is creating a dry creek or drainage swale that handles snowmelt and spring rain runoff before it pools near your foundation or erodes your yard. Wausau's elevation and Zone 4b freeze-thaw cycle means that late March and April can send a large volume of water across your property in a short time. A gravel-lined drainage path, even a modest one, can protect your foundation and garden areas from that seasonal surge without requiring any ongoing maintenance.

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Gravel and crushed stone pathways in Wausau hold up far better than poured concrete or paver alternatives when it comes to freeze-thaw damage, because the loose material can shift slightly with ground movement without cracking or heaving. Installing a 4-inch compacted base before adding your decorative top layer is worth the extra effort in Zone 4b, where the ground freezes deep enough to cause real movement in shallower installations. A properly built gravel path can last a decade or more with only occasional top-dressing to refresh the surface.

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For Wausau homeowners looking to reduce outdoor maintenance without sacrificing curb appeal, replacing high-maintenance turf or annual flower beds with a well-designed stone landscape is one of the best investments you can make. Stone does not need watering, which is a real advantage during the mid-summer dry stretches that Wausau experiences despite its 34-inch annual average rainfall. Pair decorative stone with drought-tolerant native plants suited to Zone 4b and you have a landscape that looks sharp from snowmelt to first frost with minimal effort in between.

The Unique Landscape of Wausau

Stone is one of the most practical and long-lasting landscape materials you can use in Wausau, where freeze-thaw cycles, snowplow damage, and heavy spring runoff regularly wear down softer surface options. Wausau's sandy loam soil is naturally well-draining, but gravel and crushed stone can further improve drainage in areas where runoff collects or where soil erosion has become a problem along slopes or foundation edges. Decorative stone and river rock require essentially no seasonal maintenance, which is a real advantage in a Zone 4b climate where the outdoor maintenance season runs only about six months. Pathways, dry creek beds, and stone borders hold their shape through freeze-thaw cycles in ways that bark mulch and other organic materials simply cannot match over the long term. At an elevation of 1195 feet, Wausau properties can experience significant snowmelt surges in early spring, and a well-placed stone drainage feature can redirect that water before it causes soil erosion or foundation issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What type of stone works best for a backyard pathway in Wausau?

For backyard pathways in Wausau, pea gravel and crushed limestone are both popular choices because they provide good drainage and comfortable footing. Pea gravel shifts underfoot and needs edging to stay in place, while compacted crushed stone creates a firmer surface that holds up well through freeze-thaw cycles and stays navigable even after Wausau's wet spring thaws.

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How can stone help with the drainage problems on my Wausau property?

Stone is highly effective for drainage correction in Wausau because it creates channels and permeable surfaces that move water away from problem areas quickly. A dry creek bed filled with river rock can redirect snowmelt and spring rain away from foundations and low spots, taking advantage of Wausau's natural sandy loam drainage without allowing soil erosion to worsen.

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Will decorative stone stay in place through Wausau's winter freeze-thaw cycles?

Decorative stone is one of the most freeze-thaw-resistant landscape materials available, which makes it an excellent choice for Zone 4b Wausau where the ground freezes and thaws multiple times each season. Unlike wood edging or plastic borders, stone does not crack, heave, or deteriorate from repeated temperature cycles, so a well-installed stone feature will look good for many years with minimal maintenance.

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How deep should I install gravel for a driveway or pathway in Wausau?

For pathways in Wausau, a 4-inch base of compacted crushed gravel is the standard recommended depth, which gives you enough stability to resist frost heaving in Zone 4b conditions. Driveways should have 6 to 8 inches of compacted base material to handle vehicle weight and the repeated freeze-thaw cycles that central Wisconsin winters bring every year.

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Is stone a good option for creating a low-maintenance yard area in Wausau?

Stone is an excellent low-maintenance option for Wausau homeowners who want to reduce mowing, weeding, and seasonal upkeep. A stone bed with a quality landscape fabric underneath requires virtually no care through the six-month outdoor season and eliminates the need for annual mulch replacement that organic materials require in Zone 4b climates.

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What size stone is best for foundation borders around a Wausau home?

For foundation borders in Wausau, a medium-sized river rock or washed stone in the 1 to 2-inch diameter range provides good drainage away from the foundation and is heavy enough to stay in place during spring snowmelt and rain events. Keep the stone layer 4 to 6 inches deep and sloped slightly away from the foundation to direct water flow away from the structure.

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Can I use bulk stone to control erosion on a slope in my Wausau yard?

Stone is one of the most reliable erosion control options for slopes in Wausau because it does not wash away the way soil or organic mulch can during heavy spring rain or snowmelt. Larger flat stones or riprap placed along the slope break up water flow and hold soil in place, and the material stays put through the freeze-thaw cycles that can shift lighter materials over time.

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