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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.
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I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to delivery was seamless and efficient. The mulch arrived exactly on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The color was r...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go to 3 inches for heavier foot traffic or steeper beds. Measure your bed's length times width, decide your depth based on how much weed and erosion control you need, and divide into 162 to land on a yard count. Most West Valley City front yard beds run 3 to 6 cubic yards depending on how much lawn is being converted.

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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West Valley City Landscape Rock Delivery

West Valley City 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.
Fadi Nofal
Fadi Nofal
Google Review

I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to delivery was seamless and efficient. The mulch arrived exactly on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The color was r...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or a bit less if you go to 3 inches for heavier foot traffic or steeper beds. Measure your bed's length times width, decide your depth based on how much weed and erosion control you need, and divide into 162 to land on a yard count. Most West Valley City front yard beds run 3 to 6 cubic yards depending on how much lawn is being converted.

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

1

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 West Valley City Folks

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I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to...

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I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to delivery was seamless and efficient. The mulch arrived exactly on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The color was rich and consistent, and I received more than enough to complete my project with proper coverage and packing.

Customer service was equally outstanding. Communication was clear, and the team was responsive and professional throughout. It’s rare to find a company that delivers both a high-quality product and excellent service, but mulch mound did just that.

Highly recommended, and I wouldn’t hesitate to order from them again.

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Marie Pace
Marie Pace

I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on...

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I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on time delivery, to perfect product placement was amazing. I needed more and I got it within 2 hours! I'm never doing this with bags again.

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Laura Christobek

We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. ...

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We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. We are impressed with the quality of the mulch, too! It is covering well - a great value!

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Landscape fabric underneath is what actually makes rock a decade long solution instead of a yearly regret, since it stops the silt loam beneath from working its way up through the stone. Steel or aluminum edging keeps rock out of adjacent lawn and mulch beds, which matters more here than in yards without turf borders. Many customers pair rock in foundation beds with bark mulch in planting beds that need organic matter, splitting the yard between the two by use.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In West Valley City's silt loam, skip skimping on fabric weight. Cheap landscape fabric tears where silt loam swells after spring snowmelt, letting soil migrate up through the seams within two seasons. Use a heavier woven fabric, overlap seams by at least six inches, and pin every two feet along edges. It costs more time up front but it is the difference between a rock bed that still looks clean in year eight and one that needs weeding by year three.

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The most common mistake locally is installing rock flush against foundation walls without a gap. West Valley's silt loam holds moisture near foundations longer than sandy soil would, and rock piled tight against stucco or siding keeps that moisture in contact with the wall. Leave a few inches of clearance and slope the bed slightly away from the house so the stone does its drainage job instead of trapping dampness against your foundation.

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If you are converting a large front lawn near the Maverik Center corridor where lots tend to run wide and shallow, order rock and edging in the same delivery window to avoid a second freight charge. Steel edging holds a straight line better than plastic in silt loam that heaves slightly with freeze thaw cycles between the October and April frost dates, so it is worth the modest upgrade for a border that will not wander over time.

Decorative Stone in West Valley City

West Valley City sits at 4304 feet with a silt loam base that compacts and sheds water slowly, which is exactly why rock beds need fabric underneath here more than in sandier soils further south. Homeowners near the Maverik Center and through the older grid neighborhoods often use rock beds to solve the runoff that pools where downspouts meet clay-heavy silt loam. With a growing season bounded by an April 21 last frost and an October 22 first frost, rock installed anytime outside a frozen ground window will settle in fine before next year's plantings go in. It is a one time job in this valley, not a spring ritual.

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 my soil over time in West Valley City?

Not if fabric is installed first. Silt loam here compacts under weight, and rock laid directly on bare soil will slowly work its way down as fine particles migrate upward. A woven fabric barrier keeps the stone layer separated from the soil below, which is what makes this a true one time install rather than something you are topping off every couple of years.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 400 square foot front bed?

At the standard 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so 400 square feet needs roughly 2.5 cubic yards. If you want better weed suppression or a heavier look at 3 inches deep, plan closer to 3.5 cubic yards for the same area.

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Is there a bad time of year to install rock given the frost dates here?

Frozen or saturated ground is the main thing to avoid, which generally rules out installing right after heavy snowmelt or once ground freezes solid near the October 22 first frost. Anytime between spring thaw and late fall works, since rock does not need a growing season to establish the way plants or sod do.

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Where will the delivery truck place the rock, and what do I need to prepare?

The truck drops the load at your driveway or the nearest spot it can access safely, and you choose that location at checkout. Clear overhead branches and make sure there is enough width for a full size delivery truck, especially on older streets near the city center with narrower lots and driveways.

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Should I choose rock or bark mulch for beds around my house?

Rock works best against foundations and in beds without heavy planting, since it does not feed soil and traps falling leaves rather than breaking them down. If you have shrubs or perennials that want organic matter added back into West Valley's silt loam over time, mulch is the better fit for those specific beds, and plenty of yards here use both.

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