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Costs depend on waste volume, service frequency, and additional options like bulk pickups.

If you’re using crushed stone or gravel as a base material, then yes, you should compact it to prevent movement of the top layers. For instance, if you don’t compact crushed stone or gravel and you lay pavers on top of them, the pavers will shift over time. However, if you’re using gravel or crushed stone as a top layer for aesthetic purposes, you might not want to compact the materials.

The best size rock for your landscaping depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you’ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:

• Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits 

• Medium boulders (12–24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features

• Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.

Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.

There are a few ways you can reduce the cost of mulch delivery, including the following:

• Place your order in the winter months for spring delivery

• Choose a more affordable mulch color

• Opt for a more affordable type of mulch

• Place larger orders to get a lower cost per cubic foot

• Opt to lay your own mulch to save on installation costs

• Add on other delivery or landscaping services to save on travel costs

• Prepare a single delivery site in the front of your property, and use a wheelbarrow to move smaller quantities