Dry Creek Beds
Creates naturalistic channels that direct stormwater during heavy rain while appearing as intentional garden features when dry.
Landscape Rock delivery in New Orleans
Landscape Rock
Make a statement in your landscape with large decorative stones that last forever. Our landscape rock creates bold accents and natural borders that never need replacement. We supply quality decorative stone in sizes that transform gardens and yards across Orleans Parish.
- Natural river boulders 3 to 12+ inches diameter
- Permanent landscape element that improves with age
- Controls erosion on slopes and canal banks
- Creates focal points and visual texture in plantings
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Common uses for Landscape Rock
Landscape rock serves both aesthetic and functional purposes in Gulf South gardens:
Material applications
Water Feature Edging
Rounded stones soften hard liner edges around ponds and fountains, creating natural transitions between water and planted areas.
Garden Bed Accents
Large stones create focal points that anchor plantings and add textural contrast to foliage without requiring maintenance.
Slope Stabilization
Heavy boulders anchor slopes during Louisiana heavy rainfall, preventing washouts that lead to foundation subsidence.
Stepping Stone Paths
Large flat river stones provide dry footing through garden beds while maintaining naturalistic appearance.
Specimen Plant Anchoring
Boulders ground tall palms, cycads, and tropical foliage installations, preventing top-heavy appearance in windy conditions.
Local performance
Why Landscape Rock works here
Local conditions.
In New Orleans gardens featuring banana trees, elephant ears, or architectural palms, landscape boulders ground installations and prevent top-heavy appearance. Group 2-3 large stones at base of specimen plants with smaller stones radiating outward. This traditional approach works perfectly in Creole cottage gardens and naturalistic New Orleans landscapes.
- Driveways and vehicle traffic
- Under-slab drainage applications
- Areas requiring spreading (hand-place only)
- Frequent redesign areas (heavy to move)
Built for New Orleans
In New Orleans landscapes where naturalistic design integrates with tropical planting and water management infrastructure, large landscape rock provides permanent sculptural elements that improve with age. Unlike mulch that decomposes or small gravel that disappears visually, landscape boulders establish lasting presence.
- Naturalistic dry creek beds
- Koi ponds and water features
- Louisiana native plant gardens
- Slope and levee erosion control
- Tropical courtyard focal points
- Specimen palm and cycad anchoring
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How to order
Three steps. Clear plan.
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Share the material, approximate amount, and delivery address.
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We discuss truck access, placement, and delivery details.
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We discuss available delivery options for your order.
Before you order
Check the site access.
Not every property can accommodate a standard dump truck. Here is what you should check before scheduling delivery.
Street width
Standard trucks need roughly 10 to 12 feet of clear access.
Overhead clearance
Power lines and branches must clear the raised dump bed.
Ground stability
The truck needs firm ground for entry, placement, and exit.
Dump location
Have the exact placement area ready before the truck arrives.
Material delivery notes
View samples before ordering,colors vary by batch
Measure carefully,large stones cover less area
Install fabric barrier before rock delivery
Plan for moving heavy stones into position
Clear area completely before installation
Have edging ready to contain rock borders
Delivery and placement
Details before the truck arrives.
Load sizes
Most bulk materials are available in loads from 4 to 20+ cubic yards. Most residential jobs need 2-10 yards.
Truck types
We use standard dump trucks for open sites. Small-access trucks available for tight driveways and narrow streets.
Placement options
Driveway delivery. Some stones may need individual placement.
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Note if you need help placing larger stones in specific locations.
Quick facts
Material specifications
SpecificationProject note
Small
3" – 5"
Weighing 10-25 pounds each, these stones are easy to hand-place for edging and accents. One person can install an entire border without equipment or assistance.
Medium
6" – 8"
At 25-50 pounds, medium stones offer the best balance of visual impact and manageability. This is the most popular size for garden beds and dry creek features.
Large
9" – 12"
Weighing 50-100 pounds, large stones create bold focal points that anchor landscape designs. Two people can position these by hand, though a dolly helps.
Boulders
12"+
Stones over 100 pounds require equipment like a skid steer or crane for placement. These statement pieces become permanent landscape features that define garden character.
Related materials
More gravel. Same delivery team.
Service area
Orleans Parish delivery.
Questions About Landscape Rock
Questions about Landscape Rock.
Pricing is based on tonnage and your delivery zip code in Orleans Parish. Use our quote form for a flat-rate price based on your project dimensions.
NOLA Sand and Gravel is your locally owned source for landscape rock in New Orleans. We deliver throughout Orleans Parish including Uptown, Mid-City, Gentilly, Lakeview, Algiers, Bywater, and New Orleans East.
Most landscape rock loads can be delivered within 24-48 hours to your job site anywhere in Orleans Parish.
Estimate by project type: Dry creek bed (20 by 3 feet): 1-1.5 tons. Pond surround (15 feet perimeter): 0.5-1 ton. Garden accent grouping: 3-7 stones (100-300 lbs total).
Most homeowners can handle installation. Small to medium stones (under 20 lbs) are manageable for one person. Larger stones (20-50 lbs) need two people. Extra-large boulders may require equipment rental.
We highly recommend professional-grade landscape fabric under landscape rock to prevent stone from sinking into the clay and to stop weeds.
Indefinitely,they are stone. Natural river rock lasts centuries with no maintenance. Stone appearance actually improves with age as weathering creates patina. This is a one-time investment.
Landscape Rock delivery in New Orleans