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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
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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...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or less if you go to 3 inches for heavier foot traffic areas. Measure your bed's length and width, decide your depth, and order in full cubic yards since this is not a material you want to run short on mid install. Most York front yard beds and foundation strips run a half yard to two yards depending on size.

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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York Landscape Rock Delivery

York 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...

One cubic yard of landscape rock covers about 162 square feet at a 2 inch depth, or less if you go to 3 inches for heavier foot traffic areas. Measure your bed's length and width, decide your depth, and order in full cubic yards since this is not a material you want to run short on mid install. Most York front yard beds and foundation strips run a half yard to two yards depending on size.

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 York 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 worth doing right the first time since this is not a material you want to lift and relay. Steel or aluminum edging keeps the rock from migrating into lawn or beds, and a lot of York customers pair it with a run of mulch in planting beds nearby where the plants actually benefit from organic matter.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

York's silt loam holds moisture near the surface longer than sandy soil, so lay landscaping fabric before you spread rock, not after, or you will fight weeds pushing up through gaps within a season. Overlap fabric seams by at least six inches and pin them down, since silt loam can shift slightly with freeze thaw cycles and open small gaps that undo the fabric's purpose.

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The most common mistake we see is spreading rock too thin to save material, which lets weed seed blow in and settle in the exposed fabric. Stick to the full 2 to 3 inch depth even if it means ordering a bit more, because a properly deep bed is genuinely close to maintenance free while a thin one needs weeding within a year.

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Rock does not feed soil the way mulch does, so if you have shrubs or perennials mixed into a bed, consider keeping mulch around the root zones and rock in the open groundcover areas instead of one material for the whole yard. This keeps your planting beds healthier without giving up the low maintenance look rock gives the rest of the property.

Decorative Stone in York

York sits on silt loam, a soil type that compacts and drains slowly when wet, which is exactly why rock beds around downspouts and foundations hold up better here than organic mulch. With a last frost around April 25 and first frost near October 20, the ground freezes and thaws through a real winter, and rock does not break down or float away the way bark mulch can after a freeze thaw cycle. It is a common choice for front yard beds along the older, tighter lots near Central Market and other White Rose City neighborhoods where low maintenance groundcover matters more than seasonal color. Once it is set over fabric, it is largely a one time job.

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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How long does landscape rock actually last in a York yard?

Landscape rock does not break down like mulch, so a properly installed bed over fabric can last a decade or more without needing refreshed. What eventually changes is fabric wearing out or rock getting buried under leaf litter and soil, not the stone itself degrading.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 300 square foot bed?

At a 2 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 162 square feet, so a 300 square foot bed needs just under 2 cubic yards. Round up to 2 full yards to account for uneven ground and edges, since running short mid job means a second delivery.

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When is the best time to install landscape rock in York?

Late spring after the last frost around April 25 or early fall before October 20 both work well, since the ground is workable and not frozen or waterlogged. Avoid installing right after heavy spring rain when silt loam soil is soft, as it can shift under fresh rock before it settles.

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Where will the rock be placed on delivery day?

We place the load wherever you specify, typically a driveway or the edge of the work area, at the delivery window you choose at checkout. Make sure there is clear access for the truck and protect any pavement you care about with a tarp or plywood beforehand.

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Should I choose landscape rock or mulch for my York property?

Rock makes sense for foundation lines, downspout areas, and low maintenance front beds where you want a one time install, while mulch suits planting beds where shrubs and perennials benefit from organic matter breaking into the silt loam soil. Many York properties use both, rock in the exposed groundcover zones and mulch closer to plants.

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