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About this stone

Classic pea gravel with smooth, rounded edges and natural earth tones. A versatile favorite for pathways, patios, drainage, and decorative ground cover.
Alex Tripp
Alex Tripp
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Super easy to order the rocks. They showed up on time, dumped right where I said, and everything worked great.

Lima Stone Delivery

Lima Stone Delivery

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$87.00 per yard
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About this stone

Classic pea gravel with smooth, rounded edges and natural earth tones. A versatile favorite for pathways, patios, drainage, and decorative ground cover.
Alex Tripp
Alex Tripp
Google Review

Super easy to order the rocks. They showed up on time, dumped right where I said, and everything worked great.

For decorative stone beds and borders in Lima, plan on 2 to 3 inches of depth to provide adequate ground coverage and minimize weed penetration through the fine silt loam below. Drainage applications along foundations, downspout outlets, or yard swales need 4 to 6 inches of coarse stone to move water effectively away from structures during Lima's wet spring months.
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A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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Make sure you adjust the quantity to your home's needs. You can use our calculator to estimate how much you'll need.

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Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

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Sit back, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

From The Mouths of Lima Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Alex Tripp
Alex Tripp

Super easy to order the rocks. They showed up on time, dumped right where I said, and everything worked great.

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Michelle Ivette Ponce
Michelle Ivette Ponce

Really appreciate the care and follow thru that this company had with our order. A hiccup came up but they were quick to respond and address all co...

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Really appreciate the care and follow thru that this company had with our order. A hiccup came up but they were quick to respond and address all concerns, which made our garden day a success! Thank you for your prompt care.

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Measure the length and width of the area you plan to cover in feet and multiply them to get total square footage. For most Lima decorative stone projects, a 2-inch depth is standard for solid ground coverage and weed suppression, while drainage and driveway applications need at least 4 inches for structural function on silt loam. Divide your square footage by 100 for a rough cubic yard estimate at 2 inches deep, and adjust upward if your project requires deeper coverage for Lima's drainage or traffic demands.

Complete Your Outdoor Stone Project

Many Lima homeowners pair a stone border or pathway with bulk mulch in adjacent planting beds to create a clean visual contrast between permanent low-maintenance zones and planted seasonal areas. If you are doing any grade work before placing stone, a topsoil delivery can help you establish the right slope and base level so water moves away from your home and the stone stays evenly placed over time.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Before placing any stone in Lima, take time to excavate the area 2 to 3 inches below your desired finished grade to account for both the stone depth and a layer of geotextile fabric. Lima's silt loam has a fine texture that migrates upward into gravel through a process called pumping, and skipping the fabric base almost always results in weedy, muddy stone within two to three seasons. A properly excavated and fabric-lined base keeps your stone looking clean and performing well for many years with minimal intervention.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Lima, areas under roof drip lines and downspout outlets are some of the hardest-working spots in any yard, and they are often the most neglected. The concentrated water from Lima's 38 annual inches of rainfall hits these spots with significant force, eroding soil and splashing mud onto siding and foundations repeatedly through spring. Placing a bed of coarse washed stone at least 12 to 18 inches wide under drip lines absorbs the impact, slows runoff, and eliminates the muddy splash zones that are so common in Lima yards that have not addressed this specific problem.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Lima's freeze-thaw season between October and April causes fine gravel to heave and shift more noticeably than larger or angular stone products. If you are installing a pathway or border that you want to hold its shape and appearance through winter, choose an angular crushed stone over smooth rounded pea gravel whenever possible. Angular stone locks together as it settles under weight and resists frost heave that can leave a smooth-stone pathway looking scattered and uneven by the time Lima's spring thaw is complete.

The Unique Landscape of Lima

Stone is one of the most practical and durable landscape materials available to Lima homeowners, particularly given the region's combination of wet springs, variable summers, and a freeze-thaw season that runs nearly five months. Lima's silt loam soil can shift and heave through repeated freeze-thaw cycles in late fall and early spring, making organic ground covers less stable in high-traffic or sloped areas over time. Decorative stone and gravel provide permanent ground coverage that does not break down, blow away in wind, or require seasonal replacement the way mulch does. With Lima's first frost arriving around October 16, stone pathways and bed borders hold their appearance through the entire off-season without any maintenance during the cold months. For areas where drainage is a recurring concern, such as along foundation borders or at the base of downspouts, gravel and crushed stone direct water away from structures far more effectively than any organic material. Stone also gives Lima homeowners a way to create low-maintenance zones that look intentional and clean regardless of what the season or weather brings.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What type of stone works best for a backyard pathway in Lima?

Pea gravel and crushed limestone are both popular choices for Lima backyard pathways, each with different performance characteristics. Pea gravel compacts loosely and is comfortable underfoot, while crushed limestone packs more firmly and is less likely to scatter after Lima's heavier spring rain events. If your path runs through an area with any noticeable slope, crushed angular stone locks together better and resists the movement that Lima's wet seasons can cause with smoother rounded material.

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How deep should I lay gravel for a Lima driveway or parking area?

For a functional Lima driveway or parking pad, a 4-inch base of compacted gravel is the standard starting depth on silt loam soil. Because Lima's silt loam shifts slightly with freeze-thaw cycles, a deeper base of 5 to 6 inches is worth the investment to prevent rutting or sinking over winter and into early spring. Laying geotextile fabric beneath the gravel before compacting also helps keep fine silt particles from migrating upward and degrading the driveway surface over multiple seasons.

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Can stone help with the drainage and pooling issues I have near my foundation in Lima?

A gravel border along your home's foundation is one of the most effective solutions for the water pooling that Lima homeowners frequently deal with after spring rain. Replacing soil or mulch with a 6 to 12 inch band of coarse washed stone allows water to drain down and away from the foundation rather than saturating the ground directly against the structure. This is especially important in Lima where 38 inches of annual rainfall keeps foundation soils consistently moist through spring and early summer, increasing the risk of seepage and settling over time.

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Will decorative stone in my Lima yard shift around or need frequent raking to look neat?

Larger stone products like river rock or 1.5-inch crushed stone stay in place better than fine pea gravel under Lima's rain and freeze-thaw conditions. Fine gravel can scatter during heavy rain events or gradually creep onto adjacent lawn areas through winter frost heave. Choosing a stone size matched to your project and laying it over landscape fabric underneath reduces both migration and the weed pressure that eventually pushes through loose fine gravel on Lima's silt loam.

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Is stone a good option for low-maintenance areas in my Lima yard where I do not want to deal with seasonal upkeep?

Stone is an excellent low-maintenance solution for Lima homeowners looking to reduce the amount of seasonal work in problem areas of the yard. Unlike mulch, stone does not break down or need annual replacement, which makes it particularly appealing in Lima's climate where organic materials decompose noticeably faster in shaded, consistently moist beds. Areas under downspouts, along fence lines, beside outbuildings, or between structures are all ideal candidates for stone coverage in Lima.

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How do I prevent weeds from coming up through my decorative stone in Lima?

The most reliable approach in Lima is to lay a quality woven geotextile fabric before placing your stone layer. Lima's silt loam is fine-textured and will gradually work its way up into loose gravel over time, creating a seed bed for weeds directly within the stone layer. Fabric beneath the stone prevents this soil migration and gives the material a clean, stable base. Even with fabric in place, some surface weeds may sprout from wind-blown seeds, but they pull easily from a stone bed compared to pulling from compacted soil.

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What stone size should I use for a decorative bed border in my Lima yard?

For decorative borders around planting beds or along pathways in Lima, a 1 to 1.5 inch stone size strikes the right balance between staying in place through rain and traffic and looking visually proportionate in a residential setting. Smaller stones like pea gravel scatter easily with Lima's rain events and foot traffic from kids and pets, while larger stones can look out of scale alongside typical residential planting beds. River rock in that size range is a popular Lima choice for its smooth appearance and natural color variation that complements both mulched beds and lawn areas.

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