Uses of landscape rock range from driveway gravel, ditch fill, dry creek beds, decoration, and erosion control. Landscape rock, or mineral mulch, is made up of river rock and crushed stone and is available in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Smaller or pea-sized varieties of landscape gravel are ideal for informal patios, walkways, pet areas, plant pots, and flagstone joint material. Landscape gravel is also an excellent low-maintenance alternative to mulch. Larger 1-4” deco gravel or river rock varieties are the most commonly used landscape sizes. The 2” and larger sizes stay in place and won’t get pushed around by your leaf blower. The larger 4-8” sizes are excellent for high water-flow areas such as dry creek beds and beneath downspouts.
Benefits of Landscape Gravel vs Mulch – The decision between landscape gravel or mulch comes down to up-front cost vs long-term costs. Mulch is an inexpensive up-front solution to control weeds and manage soil temperature and moisture. The downside is that mulch will decompose and fade, often requiring replacement on an annual basis which results in additional cost and messy labor.
While the up-front cost is higher, landscape rock offers nearly all of the benefits of mulch in terms of weed control and soil management beneath without the need for annual replacement. Like mulch, decorative gravel controls the flow of water to the plant root system that lies beneath while also controlling the evaporation of water during the warmer months It is also a perfect solution for wet or low-sun areas where grass won’t grow. Landscape rock is a long-term solution requiring minimal annual maintenance.
Click the photos below for the color and size varieties available ranging from pea gravel to melon-sized cobblestone and everything in between.
Landscape rock/gravel options – Our landscape rock is available in several colors and sizes to suit a variety of needs. River Rock or rock mulch is sourced from quarries throughout the US and is available in any amount from convenient 50-pound bags to several hundred tons. Landscape gravel is available for pickup in your truck or trailer and we also offer daily delivery service throughout the Kansas City Metro and Midwest. We also stock bulk quantities of multi-use sand, pulverized and compost-enriched top soil, stabilized decomposed granite, and recycled brown mulch.
Do you carry river rock? Yes we do. “River Rock” is a very general term. In fact, most of our decorative gravels are actually considered “river rocks” and are sourced from all over the country in various colors, shapes, and sizes. Other types of decorative gravel are produced through a crushing process whereby larger pieces of stone are crushed into a gravel form.
How do you sell your rock? We sell most of our rock by weight (ton) in any amount. You can come pick up a few pieces and pay per pound, purchase bags of rock (50 lb. bags) to be loaded into your car, have it dumped into your open-bed pickup truck or trailer, or have it delivered.
Do you deliver? Yes we do! We have dump trucks for loose materials and a flatbed for palletized materials. Our delivery fees are a flat-rate charge per trip with a maximum of 12-14 tons per trip. We deliver locally within 100 mile radius. Our local delivery time frame can vary, but can usually be done in 2-4 business days. For large and/or nationwide projects, we can also deliver in large semi-loads that are 22-24 tons each.
Delivery Details
Dump Truck:
Standard delivery is at the base of your property line and typically on your driveway. If the rock is larger than 2″, we recommend dumping in a dirt or grass area to protect the driveway from the impact of the stone.
A tarp is recommended (not provided) if dumped on grass or dirt. A 10′ x 10′ tarp will be suitable for most loads.
For specific dump locations on the property, the contractor or property owner must be present to direct driver. For deliveries beyond the curb line, the customer must sign a liability waiver.
To ensure a safe environment, your delivery driver has ultimate discretion on the safety and/or ability to dump in a specific location
Flatbed Truck with detachable forklift:
Standard delivery is at the base of your property line and typically on your driveway. Full pallets range 1.5-2 tons
To place pallets further into your property, placement services are based on $175 per hour (min. 30 minutes)
For off-pavement placement, the area must be dry with minimal incline/decline
Placement services are to set the pallet or boulder down only. We are unable to stack stone, build walls, or move any other items
To ensure a safe environment, your delivery driver has ultimate discretion on the safety and/or ability to go to a specific location
We are material providers only. However, if you are looking for installers we do have referral lists of quality landscape, design, & masonry companies that would be glad to work with you.
How do I set up delivery? Give us a call 913-432-5990, send us an email to discuss your project (info@houseofrocks.com), or come to the yard (1725 Merriam Lane, KCK) and we will get you scheduled.
What is the difference between Yards and Tons? Yards are a measure of volume while Tons are a measure of weight. At House of Rocks, we sell all of our rock by the pound or ton using state-certified scales so you get exactly the amount you are paying for!
How do I know how much I need? You can use our handy calculator or use these general formulas below. Most of the time, you simply want to take the length x width (in feet) of the area to get square footage. You will then divide that number by the amount of square feet per ton the rock covers. The coverage of each rock will be different depending on size and the depth you want to go. Please don’t hesitate to call (913) 432-5990 or email us if you want to discuss this in a little more detail. We are here to help!
E.g. using Buffalo River Rock 2″ (Covers 80 sq. ft. per ton @ 2″ depth)
Sq. Ft.: Length x width = Square Footage
e.g.: 10′ x 10′ = 100 sq. ft.
100 (Sq. Ft.) / 80 (Coverage of the river rock) = 1.25 tons
For backfill or hole fill, you will want to use Cubic Feet (Length x Width x Height) and divide by the Cubic Foot coverage of the particular stone you are interested in.
E.g. Using 1″ Clean Gravel for backfill (Covers 20 Cubic Ft per ton)
Area: 12′ Long x 3′ Tall x 1.5′ Wide = 54 Cu Ft. / 20 Cu Ft. = 2.7 Tons
Why is my new rock dirty and lacking color? This is very common. River rock is dredged from the bottom of rivers and will be be mixed with sand and silt as a result. Even though most of the the rock we carry goes through a washing process, it is produced in such volume that the rock can never be completely cleaned. As the rock is handled and transported, it is then exposed to more dust. Prior to installing your river rock, we recommend hosing off the pile to remove excess dirt prior to installation. You can rest assured that after your rock is installed and weathered from a few good rainfalls, the river rock will reveal its color and natural beauty.
What is your return policy? All returns must have the original receipt dated within the last 60 days and will be returned less a 25% re-stock fee. Returns must be in condition for re-sale. House of Rocks reserves the right to refuse returns at our discretion. Thin Veneer is non-returnable item. Palletized items that need to be picked up will incur a delivery charge in addition to re-stock fee.