Decorative Rock for Landscaping
Lakeside Ready Mix carries a variety of decorative landscape rock in three different colors to compliment most outdoor landscaping scheme. Our decorative groundcover is all natural stone quarried from unique deposits of granite, sandstone and limestone. Stop by our showroom to view our selection and color of rocks, and for a friendly consultation on the best product for your needs.Landscape rock is sold by the ton and can be delivered directly to the site of your landscaping project. Delivery charges will apply. Landscape rock can also be machine loaded in your truck during our regular business hours.
What's the best way to use landscaping rock?
The National Gardening Association recommends using a sturdy landscape fabric to block most weeds. Black plastic is not recommended because it does not allow air or water to pass through it to the soil. The fabric will also keep the gravel from working its way down into the soil during the annual freeze-thaw cycles.
To work around existing planting you will have to cut pieces of fabric, fit them around the plants, and then overlap them to cover the seams. If you have any perennials or bulbs in the area, wait to do the work until all the perennials are up, so you don't inadvertently cover them. Also, be sure not to cover spring bulbs.
How much rock will you need?
The amount of rock will be determined on how deep a layer you desire. You will need to measure the area in square feet, then multiply it by the depth. For example, a 10' by 10' area is 100 square feet. If you want a four-inch layer of rock (or 1/3 foot), then multiply 100 by 1/3, and you get about 33 cubic feet, or about 1- 1/4 cubic yards.
