If you're planning to landscape your yard, consider adding stones for a change of texture and color. You can use stones as mulch around plants or to make a border along the fence so your yard is easier to mow. Landscape stones are pretty and they add a nice touch to your landscaping projects. You can even use them for walkways and driveways.
When you need a lot of stones, buying them in bulk is a good option for the lowest price and to have them delivered. Here are options for bulk landscape stones, how to order them, and where to put the delivered stones.
Options In Bulk Landscape Stones
When you buy stones in bulk, you can buy loose stones or stones in bags. You can choose the most convenient option. You might prefer bagged stones since it's easier to keep the stones organized and protected until you're ready to use them. You might also find it easier to transport the stones to where you want to use them if the stones are in bags as long as the bags are light enough to lift. Otherwise, bulk stones might be the right choice.
You'll also need to choose the type of stones you want. You could choose white Santorini pebbles, black Mexican beach pebbles, or a mixture of colors. You can find small pebbles and large gravel depending on the look you like and how you intend to use the stones.
Orders Require Accurate Measurements
Know how and where you will use the bulk landscape stones so you can measure the area to figure out the amount of gravel you must buy. You'll measure the dimensions of the area including the depth, length, and width to determine the cubic feet of the project. If your project is circular rather than rectangular, you need to measure the diameter and depth.
You can find calculators online to help you figure out the cubic feet you need if you need help with calculations. Once you know the cubic feet, you'll know how much to buy in both loose and bagged stones. Bagged stones come in different sizes, so you can read the labels to see how many cubic feet the bag covers. You'll probably need several bags if you have a large plant bed or you're doing several projects.
Deliveries Will Be Deposited On Your Driveway
Figure out where you'll want the bulk landscape stones delivered. Your driveway is the best choice, but the truck has to be able to get to it and the exact location you want the materials to be dropped off. It might be possible for the truck to park in the street and deliver bags by a skid steer. In that case, you can have the bags delivered in a side yard behind a gate if you prefer so they are out of sight.
You'll probably work on your landscaping project over time, so if a pile of loose rocks will sit on your driveway for an extended time, talk to your city and see if there is a time limit for the rocks so you don't get a citation for leaving them on your driveway too long.