Decorative Gravels

Apex Stone currently offers over thirty types of sands and gravels for various landscaping applications - all accessible quarry direct and for you and your landscaper's convenience in landscaping projects like ponds, walkways, driveways, patios, and more. While there are various types of gravel and pebbles, from decomposed granite to black star gravel to river rocks, you may be unaware of their various applications and uses. Understanding gravel will give you an edge when deciding where to go with your next outdoor project.

River Rock and Gravel in Water Features

While the advantage of beauty is an obvious perk to utilizing various gravels and river rocks in outdoor water features, the functionality is often overlooked. In waterfalls, artistic placement of gravel and river rocks can change the flow of the stream, creating slows, splashes, and rushes. With koi ponds, gravel and rubble actually keep koi fish "happier", because they are natural rooters and enjoy burying their faces in gravel and feeling it with their whiskers. If you are considering adding a water feature to your garden, gravel and river rocks are a nearly essential element.

One gorgeous gravel option for water features is 3/4" Black Star gravel. This dark gray gravel turns black when wet, making it the perfect accent for fountains and various statuary. It can also be used in walkways and for various other applications.

Decomposed Granite (DG)

Decomposed granite is a paving material that allows for a more natural experience as opposed to concrete for paths, walkways, and driveways. Decomposed granite is composed of very small pieces of granite, which range from a maximum of 1/4"  or 3/4" to a more sandy, fine consistency. DG is an easy material to apply, but must be done correctly, so consulting with Apex Stone specialists before application if not using a professional is recommended. The most common color in our area is brown to pink, but light tan and other gray tones are available. While DG alone is quite inexpensive, we encourage speaking with us about mixing options and pricing for your specific project.

Gravel in Patios

Gravel can also be used as the "sealant" between flagstone slabs on patios and walkways, creating stability and allowing for drainage. Options are endless as you can play with contrasting colors and tones in your flagstone versus gravel choices. For example, gray Volcanic Base gravel nicely contrasts pink and tan flagstone.

 We encourage you to call or visit our showroom for more of your gravel and river rock questions. Small stone and dust applications are endless!