This round rock, sometimes referred to as torpedo gravel, can be used for decorative uses around the perimeter of homes or garden beds. Pea Gravel could also be used for a dog run because of its good drainage and ease on your pets’ feet.
Drain Rock can be used for a multitude of purposes from decorative ground cover,helping with drainage issues, septic fields, dry stream beds or even to top planters.
Drain Rock can be used for a multitude of purposes from decorative ground cover, helping with drainage issues, septic fields, dry stream beds or even to top planters. We also recommend the 1 ½” Drain Rock in places where lots of leaves fall because you can use a leaf blower without disturbing any of the stone.
This river rock is an average of 2-6″ and can be used for a number of different purposes including garden bed boarders, stream beds, pond features, or to fill in large drainage pits.
This river rock can be used for a number of different purposes including garden bed boarders, stream beds, pond features, or to fill in large drainage pits. The sizing of this product can vary significantly from load to load.
This product is available in both the 1/2” or 3/4” sizes, Crushed Clear Rock is a popular choice for pathways leading to home entrances, or anywhere in need of drainage. The name “clear” refers to the absence of a binding agent, meaning less small material to track in on shoes and boots.
This product, also known as screenings, gets its name from its use on the golf course. Consisting of 3/8” crushed rock and crusher fines this product will pack up nice and hard and is mainly used for pathways, driveways or anywhere a heavier wheeled vehicle such as a tractor would need to travel often.
This material, also known as Road Base, is a 3/4” Crushed Rock with screenings which act as a binding agent allowing the product to pack up hard and stand up in high traffic areas. It is mainly used for driveways, parking areas, pathways, or anywhere you want a compact surface while still providing drainage.
Our sand and gravel products are sold in bulk, but for your convenience we do offer the products in 40lb bags. If you would like to bring in your own garbage cans or 5 gallon pails for self serve you are welcome to do that as well.
Masonry Sand, also known as fine washed sand, is used for making masonry concrete. However it can also be used for levelling ground under pavers or flagstone. It also makes great sand castles becasue it holds together so well when wet.
Concrete Sand, also known as coarse washed sand, is used for mixing concrete. However it can also be used for levelling ground under pavers or flagstone, in a childs sandbox or even in horse shoe pits.
3/4 Inch Navvy Jack is a blend of 3/4 inch round stone and concrete sand and is used for making concrete.
We carry two different colours of Lava Rock: Red & Black. Since the Lava Rock is a popular choice, we carry both Red & Black in bulk quantities. We carry the Black Lava in 1/2” and the Red Lava in 1” and 2”. It can be purchased in yard, half-yard and garbage can size quantities as well as bagged for your convenience.
Rainbow Rock is a beautiful decorative rock that will add colour and dimension to any project. We carry Rainbow Rock in a large variety of sizes including: 1/4”, 3/8”, 3/4”, & 1 1/2” in both round and crushed, as well as a 3-6” River Rock which is great for water features or stream beds because the colour is really brought to life when wet. We carry it in both 40 lb bags as well as large super sacks which average between 3200-3600 lbs. (approx 1.5 yards – 1.75 yards)
We carry the Green Ice in both a 3/4″ or 1 1/2″ sizes, a great option for projects big or small. We carry it in both 40 lb bags as well as large super sacks which average between 3200-3600 lbs (approx. 1.5 yards – 1.75 yards)
This crushed decorative gravel comes in a 1” size only and is available in 40lb bags as well as large super sacks which average 3000 lbs (approximately 1.5 yards).
Our decorative stones come in 40lb bags. Grey Ice is a nice decorative option in comparison to just a general gravel; however, it is still a very cost-effective approach. Grey Ice is a decorative limestone gravel.
Available in White, Black and Peacock
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Amazing selection of beautiful stone. The staff are super friendly and really know their products!
Best local stone supplier and very good quality garden soils with full delivery capabilities at a reasonable price. Good selection of gravels and decorative gravels and aggregates.
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