Natural Beauty That Lasts Forever

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You hear the gentle rustle of smooth stones underfoot as you walk along your newly designed garden borders. COAT Contracting provides decorative and functional river rock installation for beds, borders, and drainage solutions throughout the area. This excellent low-maintenance alternative to mulch adds natural texture while perfectly complementing your home's existing features.


Our river rock installations serve as ideal accents for retaining walls and foundation perimeters in homes. Available in multiple sizes and colors for complete design flexibility, these installations prevent weed growth while improving soil drainage. The natural stone complements both landscaping and hardscaping projects for a cohesive look that increases your property value.


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What's Included in This Service?

We begin every project by assessing your specific drainage needs and design preferences, then prepare the installation area with proper grading and landscape fabric placement. The process involves carefully selecting stone sizes and colors that match your home's architecture and existing landscape elements.


You can expect our COAT Contracting team to handle everything from soil preparation to final placement, ensuring optimal functionality and visual appeal. Each installation prevents weed growth while dramatically improving soil drainage around your foundation and garden areas.


Our approach focuses on creating functional beauty that works specifically with Bloomington's soil conditions and climate patterns, delivering results that enhance your property value while reducing ongoing maintenance demands.


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How Our Process Works

Understanding the installation timeline and methods helps you prepare your outdoor space for this lasting improvement.

How deep should river rocks be installed for optimal drainage?
We install river rocks at a depth of 2-3 inches for decorative areas and 4-6 inches for drainage applications. This depth prevents weed growth while allowing proper water flow through the stone layer.
What sizes of river rocks work best for different landscaping needs?
Smaller 1-2 inch stones work perfectly for garden borders and walkway accents. Larger 3-4 inch rocks provide better drainage solutions and create bold visual statements around foundation areas.
Do you install landscape fabric before placing the river rocks?
Yes, we install high-quality landscape fabric as a barrier between soil and stones. This prevents weeds from growing through while allowing water and nutrients to reach plant roots.
How do river rocks perform during Indiana winters?
River rocks handle Bloomington's freeze-thaw cycles exceptionally well without cracking or shifting. The natural stone maintains its appearance and drainage properties throughout harsh winter conditions.
Can river rocks be combined with existing mulched areas?
Absolutely, we create smooth transitions between river rock installations and existing mulched beds. This combination adds visual interest while maintaining consistent moisture control across your landscape.

River rock installations provide decades of low-maintenance beauty with minimal upkeep required beyond occasional raking or rinsing. Schedule your free consultation to explore river rock options for your landscape.