We carry many different kinds of stone and sand products that serve both practical and decorative functions in your landscape. From smaller sized gravel to thicker and more polished stone, we have many options for you to choose from.
We carry several different forms of functional gravel and sand for all your landscape building needs. These products are most commonly used as sub-base products, providing structure and support for hardscapes and drainage projects.
57 gravel is the most commonly used base gravel in our area. It consists of crushed limestone, blue stone, quartzite and limestone. The pieces are jagged and angular. When compacted, the pieces will allow air and water to flow through to the soil underneath, making this an ideal material to use as a base for hardscapes and drainage projects. Order your 57 gravel for delivery here.
Blue stone gravel consists of ¾” pieces of blue stone that have been crushed by machinery and prepared for use in the landscape. It is jagged and when placed in your yard, will help with drainage because the natural spaces between the jagged stones let more air and water seep through into the soil. It has a blue-gray color and can be attractive for driveways, French drains, concrete and asphalt mixes. It is especially durable and will not move easily if your area floods or you are on a slope. It is similar to 57 gravel in size, shape and use but consists of only blue stone compared to 57 gravel that is composed of many stone types. Order your blue stone gravel for delivery here.
Blue stone dust is the smallest gradation of blue stone, created by running pieces of blue stone through a crushing machine to make a fine consistency of sand and small pebble-like pieces. It is ideal to use as a leveling sub base underneath brick, flagstone, cobblestone, and natural stone patios, walkways and driveways. Order your blue stone dust for delivery here.
Builder’s sand is naturally found in riverbeds, lakes, ocean floors and beaches. It is versatile and helpful for a plethora of different uses in landscape and in hardscape projects. It is also known as all purpose sand, coarse sand and construction sand. You can lay it down before pavers and use it as a leveling agent. It can be used to improve drainage in soil, create cement or asphalt mixes, help with brickwork and paving, lay underneath patios, help with foundations of pathways and masonry, and many other applications. Order your builder’s sand for delivery here.
Mortar sand is made from crushed stone and can be mixed with mortar mix and water to make cement to use in hardscape projects. It can also be used as a subbase on patios, walkways or driveway surfaces to keep your pavers in place. It is finer than builder’s sand and will stay in place better than blue stone dust given the adhering properties. Order your mortar sand for delivery here.
White sand is finely grained and lightly colored. It is most commonly known as play sand and used in children’s sandboxes. White sand serves many other purposes throughout the garden, such as improving drainage and enhancing aeration or as a decorative accent in terrariums, pathways and Zen gardens. Order your white play sand for delivery here.
The use of decorative stone in your outdoor space can provide a nice contrast to the other textures present in our gardens like plants, lawns and landscape structures. Decorative stones can serve many purposes, such as path stones, accent pieces, bed borders, drainage solution covers, topdressings, firepit surrounds, zen gardens, dry creek beds and more. If you’re looking to find the right stone for your landscaping application, visit our stores and check out our stone samples in the stoneyard. Our plant specialist team can also help review photos of your space and recommend the right materials for your needs.
In addition to the decorative stones below, we also carry decorative landscaping stones, such as stepping stones, flagstone, irregular flatstone, pavers and boulders. Check out our landscaping stones and edging options here.
Our black or red polished stone is a very attractive addition to your landscape with its smooth, shiny texture. It is primarily used for decorative purposes, accenting outdoor gardens as well as inside the home in bowls or vases. It works well as a groundcover placed in bed borders or along pathways and as a decorative alternative to wood-based mulch. The stones are very durable, making your landscape look elegant and modern. Order your red or black polished stone for delivery here.
Marble chips gravel is a particularly attractive and durable material to use in walkways, flower beds, at the base of fountains or near a driveway. It resembles blue stone, but is a gorgeous white to gray color that will make any landscape look modern and elegant. It is heavy and will not budge once it is placed, making it great for areas that experience high winds and heavy rainstorms. Marble chips do not have to be replaced year after year. They work well as a groundcover placed in bed borders or along pathways and as a decorative alternative to wood-based mulch. They are reflective of sunlight and heat, allowing your surface to remain cool throughout the summer months. Order your marble chips gravel for delivery here.
Maryland river natural gravel consists of stones of the same shape but different sizes. It is wonderful as an ornamental stone, looking great in walkways, garden borders, water features, flower beds, ponds, under decks and along flagstone paths. It is durable and long lasting and won’t need to be replaced year after year. Maryland river gravel has a natural, earth toned color palette and can add a rustic feel to your landscape projects. This product is also commonly known as white and tan natural gravel due to its coloring. It works well as a groundcover placed in bed borders or along pathways and as a decorative alternative to wood-based mulch. Order your Maryland river natural gravel for delivery here.
Mexican beach pebbles are hand-picked, smooth stones with a natural gray color that range in size from 1 to 3”. They come straight from the ocean and beaches of Mexico and are very modern in the garden. You can use them indoor and outdoor and they’re particularly nice in walkways and at the base of fountains, for instance, and many other applications where you want to add some visual flare. They work well as a groundcover placed in bed borders or along pathways and as a decorative alternative to wood-based mulch. Order your Mexican beach pebbles for delivery here.
Pea gravel is the ½” size of Maryland river natural gravel. It is made up of small, ½” smooth stones in shades of white and tan and is most commonly used as a decorative walking path stone as it’s the most comfortable on bare feet. You can also use pea gravel in terrariums and aquariums, as the base to hold flowers in arrangements, as a potting medium for cactus and succulents and as a decorative top layer in potted plants. It also works well as a groundcover placed in bed borders or along pathways and as a decorative alternative to wood-based mulch. Order your pea gravel for delivery here.
River jack gravel and stone consists of smooth, shiny stones in shades of blue, white, gray, brown and red. It is primarily used decoratively in the landscape as a ground cover, adorning pathways, top dressing stream beds or drainage solutions, under fountains and lining flower beds as an alternative to wood-based mulch. Order your river jack gravel and stone delivery here.
Seminole chips gravel is a decorative gravel with a terracotta-red coloring. It is jagged in texture, similar to blue stone and marble chips. It’s commonly used as a topdressing for container gardens and along pathways, as flower bed edging, throughout aquascapes and near ponds. It is sourced from Florida and is great for moisture retention and weed suppression. This gravel does not need to be replaced year after year. It is durable and is pest repellent. Order your seminole chips gravel for delivery here.
Lava rock is made from molten rock that erupts from volcanoes. We carry this stone in both red and black coloring. Each piece of rock is around ¾” long and very porous, lightweight and unique. This is a great option if you are looking to add a unique texture and color to your landscape. We recommend using lava rock in places like firepits or in walkways around stepping stones. We carry lava rock in 1 cubic foot bags.
Canadian river rock is a durable, attractive option for everything from garden edges to paths and walkways. The stones are known for their smooth texture and coloring, which ranges from grayish blue to brown. We carry Canadian river rock in four size ranges from ¾” to 9” in bulk and it is sold by weight. Canadian river rock is a long-lasting option for many garden applications as it is resistant to weathering. We carry Canadian River Rock at our Fair Oaks location.
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