Natural Boulders
NATURAL BOULDERS IN MARYVILLE, TN
Dense stone such as granite or limestone averages approximately 175 pounds per cubic foot, so a stone measuring approximately 2 feet on each side can weigh approximately 1,400 pounds before it ever reaches your yard. Out of Eden Bulk Landscape Material supplies natural boulders in Maryville, TN in a variety of sizes and types for accent stones, borders, erosion control, water features, and seating. We have loaded and delivered stone from our Maryville lot since 1999, serving homeowners, landscapers, and contractors.
ONE GOOD STONE CAN ANCHOR A WHOLE YARD.
Yards with nothing to stop the eye look unfinished, however neat the lawn. One boulder at the corner of a bed changes that. It gives the planting a backbone, marks where the path turns, and adds weight that mulch and flowers cannot. Stone also holds its ground through every season, so the effect lasts long after the annuals fade.
Choosing the right stone matters more than the count. We walk customers through our boulders by size, shape, and color, so the one that leaves our lot suits the spot you have in mind.
- A variety of sizes and types
- 100% natural stone, never cast
- Loaded with a Bobcat S64
- Delivered on single-axle trucks
NATURAL BOULDERS
BOULDERS SHOULD LOOK LIKE THEY WERE ALWAYS THERE.
Perched on top of the soil, a boulder looks delivered rather than discovered. In nature, stone breaks through the ground at an angle, weathered on its exposed face and hidden below. Designers copy that by sinking part of each boulder below grade and tucking plants against its base. Shape does most of the work, so tell us how each stone will be used, and we will point you toward pieces with broad bottoms and aged faces.
HILLSIDE YARDS NEED SOMETHING HEAVY.
Blount County climbs from the Tennessee River valley to Thunderhead Mountain at approximately 5,527 feet, and its central Foothills are a run of long ridges and rolling hills. Add approximately 50 inches of rain a year around Maryville, and sloped yards lose soil quickly. Substantial stones break up runoff, brace the toe of a bank, and give ground covers a sheltered foothold between them.
WE KNOW WHICH STONE SUITS WHICH SLOPE.
We have sold boulders around Maryville for 25+ years, and the questions rarely change. A steep bank calls for wide, flat-bottomed stones that will not roll. A gentle rise can carry taller accents. A dry creek bed wants rounded, water-worn shapes. We talk through the grade, the soil, and the equipment your landscaper plans to use for moving each piece. Want help matching a boulder to your slope?
WHY CHOOSE US FOR NATURAL BOULDERS.
Stones Chosen With You, Not For You
Pictures rarely capture the scale of a boulder. Walk our lot, stand next to the stones, and pick the ones that fit your bed, border, or slope, with our staff pointing out stable bases, weathered faces, and sizes that suit.
Every Stone Is 100% Natural
Nothing we sell is cast, dyed, or manufactured. Each boulder carries its own weathering, texture, and color variation, which is exactly what lets it blend into a planting bed or hillside instead of looking like an ornament from a store.
Machine Loading, Not Muscle
A Bobcat S64 does the lifting on our lot rather than a pair of hands, so the stone reaches your property without chipped edges or strained backs. That same care carries through unloading at the spot you marked for the drop.
Access For Tight Lots
Our single-axle trucks reach backyards and side lots that a bigger rig cannot, so a stone can come off closer to where it belongs. That saves your landscaper hours of dragging it across the lawn with equipment afterward.
Sizes For Every Scale
Small stones suit edging and bed corners, while larger boulders anchor a slope or frame an entry. Mixing sizes in one order lets a grouping look believable, and our staff can suggest a range that matches your property.
Special Orders On Request
If our current stock does not include the shape or quantity your plan calls for, ask. Special orders are available, and we will tell you plainly whether a requested stone is something we can source for your project.
WHAT WE STOCK
OUR NATURAL BOULDERS RANGE
Boulders earn their keep in several ways around a property. These are the jobs customers bring us most often, and each one favors a particular size and shape of stone from our lot.
ACCENT
Accent and Focal Point Boulders
One upright stone gives a plain bed or open lawn a center of gravity. Choose one with character, such as a craggy face or interesting profile, and let ground covers grow around its base for a grounded, finished look.
BORDERS
Border and Edging Boulders
Lined up along a bed, medium stones show exactly where planting ends and lawn begins, and they keep mulch from drifting onto the grass. Compact boulders also mark path edges and driveway corners where tires tend to wander.
EROSION
Erosion Control Boulders
On slopes and drainage paths, weight is the whole point. Broad boulders slow runoff, keep soil from washing downhill, and shelter pockets where ground covers can take hold. For drainage channels, pair them with our RipRap Filter Stone.
WATER
Water Feature Boulders
Ponds, waterfalls, and dry creek beds look most at home when the stones vary in size and show rounded, worn edges. We help you choose pieces that frame the water, hide liner edges, and match stone used elsewhere in the yard.
SEATING
Seating and Bench Boulders
Flat-topped boulders at sitting height become seats that never need painting or replacing. Look for a level surface roomy enough to sit on. They work well around fire pits, along garden paths, and in shady corners where a wooden bench would rot.
MIXED SIZES
Mixed-Size Boulder Orders
Real outcrops rarely come in one size, so groupings look best with a large anchor stone and a few companions. Order a mix in one delivery, and we load the stones together and unload them where you flagged the drop.
THE WORD ON OUR WORK
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY.
Customers who buy stone from us mention the help as much as the rock itself: staff who explain which shapes suit a slope, drivers who work to leave the stone somewhere useful, and a hometown supplier that treats an order for one boulder like a real order.
Common Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
Boulder questions tend to center on weight, size, and how a stone should sit in the landscape. Here are straight answers to the ones we hear most across the counter.
How heavy is a landscape boulder?
Heavier than most people guess. Granite and limestone average approximately 175 pounds per cubic foot, so a stone measuring approximately 3 feet on each side can top approximately 4,700 pounds. Sandstone is lighter, at approximately 150 pounds per cubic foot.
How do I choose the right size boulder?
Match the stone to the scale of the space and its job. At Out of Eden in Maryville, TN, we suggest going a size larger than your first instinct, since boulders look smaller once they sit in a yard.
What are boulders used for in landscaping?
Five jobs top the list: focal points, borders, erosion control, water feature edges, and seating. Boulders also add texture to flat areas, and Out of Eden in Maryville, TN stocks a variety of sizes and types for each job.
How deep should a boulder be buried to look natural?
Bury approximately one-third of the boulder's height for the most convincing look, though even a few inches helps. A stone resting on the surface looks dropped off, while a partly buried one reads as bedrock breaking through the soil.
Can boulders help with erosion?
Yes. Boulders on a slope slow runoff, break up the path water takes downhill, and trap soil in pockets behind them. They work best when partly buried, with ground covers planted between them to bind the exposed surface.
Do landscape boulders need a base?
Most do not. A wide, flat-bottomed boulder is stable on firm, compacted soil once it is partly buried. Tall upright stones are different; they may need a gravel or concrete footing to keep them from leaning over time.
How many boulders should I use in a garden bed?
Fewer than you think, grouped in odd numbers. One large stone with two smaller companions usually looks more believable than a scattered row. Let the size of the bed decide the count, and leave room for plants between stones.
What is the difference between a boulder and a rock?
Size is the difference. On the Wentworth scale geologists use, a boulder is any rock fragment bigger than approximately 10 inches across. Pieces below that size are cobbles, pebbles, and gravel, and all of them count as rock.
HOW WE WORK
FROM CHOOSING A STONE TO UNLOADING IT, HERE IS HOW.
STEP 01
Walk The Lot And Pick Your Stones
Visit our lot and look at the boulders side by side. Stand next to them, study the faces, and note which ones have a flat base. Our staff can help you narrow the choice to stones that suit the job.
STEP 02
Measure The Spot And Count The Pieces
Pace off the bed, border, or slope, and decide whether you want one anchor stone or a grouping. Bring the measurements or a photo, and we will help you settle on the number and sizes of boulders needed.
STEP 03
Get A Quote With Delivery Distance
Your quote covers the stones you picked and a delivery charge set by the distance to your property. Pickup is available too, if you have a trailer and equipment rated for the weight at your end.
STEP 04
Book A Delivery Day
Deliveries typically go out within a week, and Saturday slots are available. Coordinate the date with your landscaper so equipment for moving the stones is ready. Rain or ice on the day means we call to reschedule.
STEP 05
Clear A Path For The Truck
Soft ground and a truck full of stone do not mix, so mark a firm spot the truck can reach. Move vehicles and obstacles, flag septic lids and sprinkler lines, and check for low branches or wires above the drop area.
STEP 06
Unload At The Marked Spot, Or Pick Up
The driver pulls in, checks the location with you, and unloads each boulder where you marked. From there, you or your landscaper moves it into its final position. Pickup customers get their stones loaded by Bobcat on our lot.
GET YOUR FREE QUOTE
SEE YOUR BOULDER OPTIONS, FREE.
Share your plans with Out of Eden Bulk Landscape Material, from one standout stone to a hillside grouping. Our Maryville, TN team will match stones to the job and quote delivery by distance. Use the Request Free Quote form to start.
WHAT YOUR QUOTE COVERS:
- Boulders matched to your project
- A mix of sizes and shapes
- Loading with a Bobcat S64
- Delivery charge by distance
- A delivery date that suits your landscaper
- Tips on marking the drop spot
