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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.
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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.

Pueblo Stone Delivery

Pueblo 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 ground cover and plant bed borders in Pueblo, a 2-to-3-inch layer of stone provides good weed suppression and a finished appearance without requiring excessive material. Pathways and drainage features in Pueblo's freeze-thaw climate should be laid at 3 to 4 inches to withstand seasonal ground movement and maintain a stable surface through the winter 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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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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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 Pueblo 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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Rob H
Rob H

Easy to order, great service, and great product. We enjoy the final look of a very neglected beds we inherited!

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To calculate how much stone you need, measure the length and width of your project area in feet and multiply them together. Multiply that square footage by the desired depth in feet, for example 3 inches equals 0.25 feet, then divide by 27 to convert to cubic yards. For Pueblo pathways and drainage features, ordering 10 percent extra accounts for settling into the clay subgrade and any areas where depth varies due to uneven ground.

Complete Your Outdoor Stone Project

Stone borders and pathways look their best when paired with drought-tolerant plantings set in properly amended garden soil, which is especially important in Pueblo where native clay loam needs help before most ornamentals will thrive. Adding mulch in the planted areas between stone features helps tie the landscape together while maximizing water retention in a city where every inch of rainfall counts.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Pueblo, one of the most practical uses for bulk stone is building a simple dry creek bed along the low side of your property to capture and redirect the intense runoff that summer thunderstorms can generate on clay soil. Because clay loam absorbs water slowly, even a modest storm can send several inches of runoff sheeting across a yard in minutes. A well-placed stone channel protects your lawn, beds, and foundation without requiring any ongoing maintenance.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

When installing a gravel or decomposed granite xeriscape in Pueblo, take the extra step of excavating 3 to 4 inches of the clay surface before laying fabric and stone. Removing the clay layer creates a stable basin that holds the stone in place and prevents the common problem of gravel sinking into the clay over multiple seasons. This extra step is especially worth doing in areas of the yard that see foot traffic or where water concentrates during storms.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Pueblo's sun at nearly 4,700 feet fades colored landscape fabric much faster than manufacturers expect, which can leave your stone areas looking patchy as the fabric degrades and weeds find gaps. Choose a heavier commercial-grade fabric rated for UV exposure and overlap the seams by at least 6 inches when installing beneath stone. A little extra care during installation saves significant rework a few seasons down the road in Pueblo's high-UV environment.

The Unique Landscape of Pueblo

Stone is one of the most practical and durable landscaping materials for Pueblo properties, where water is scarce, maintenance time is valuable, and the native clay loam makes growing lush turf a constant battle. At 13 inches of rain per year, water-wise landscaping that replaces thirsty grass with decorative stone and drought-tolerant plantings is not just an aesthetic trend but a sensible long-term investment. Pueblo's wide seasonal temperature swings and freeze-thaw cycles each winter mean that organic materials like wood mulch and bare soil need regular replacement, while stone holds its shape and function year after year without significant upkeep. River rock, crushed gravel, and flagstone work equally well for pathways, drainage channels, plant bed borders, and foundation borders around Pueblo homes. At nearly 4,700 feet elevation, Pueblo also receives intense UV radiation that can bleach and degrade plastic edging and colored mulch faster than expected, making stone an even more appealing choice for permanent landscape features.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What type of stone works best for a dry creek bed in my Pueblo backyard?

River rock in the 2-to-4-inch size range is the most popular choice for dry creek beds in Pueblo because it mimics the look of natural wash rock and allows water to move through freely during the intense summer thunderstorms that can dump a surprising amount of rain in a short period. A mix of larger cobbles and smaller river rock creates a natural layered appearance that also helps slow the flow of runoff over Pueblo's typically flat clay subsoil.

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Will stone actually help with drainage on my clay soil lot in Pueblo?

Stone used in a properly graded drainage channel or French drain can significantly improve surface water movement on Pueblo's clay loam lots, which do not absorb rainfall quickly. The key is establishing a slope of at least 2 percent toward a drainage point before laying stone, because stone alone on flat clay will still collect standing water. Paired with a perforated pipe beneath the stone in severe cases, this approach handles even Pueblo's occasional intense summer storms effectively.

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How deep should I lay gravel for a backyard pathway in Pueblo?

For a comfortable and stable walking surface in Pueblo, plan on 3 to 4 inches of compacted gravel base with a top layer of decorative stone. Pueblo's freeze-thaw cycles between fall and early spring can heave a shallow gravel path out of alignment over a single winter, so getting enough depth to stay below the worst of the frost movement is worth the extra material cost upfront.

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Is decomposed granite a good choice for a xeriscape yard in Pueblo?

Decomposed granite is widely used in Pueblo xeriscapes because it drains quickly, stays in place during wind events better than loose gravel, and complements the natural earth tones of the surrounding high-desert landscape. It does compact over time on top of clay soils, so installing it over a layer of coarse gravel or a permeable fabric base helps maintain drainage and prevents the decomposed granite from blending into the clay below.

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What size stone should I use around my foundation in Pueblo?

A 2-to-3-inch layer of medium gravel or river rock works well for foundation borders in Pueblo because it allows any rainfall or irrigation water to move away from the foundation quickly rather than pooling against the structure the way that bare clay tends to do. Avoid using very fine decorative gravel immediately against the foundation, as it can pack against the wall and retain more moisture than coarser material.

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Will my stone landscape get covered in weeds despite the rock?

Weed pressure in Pueblo stone landscapes is a real concern, especially with aggressive species like bindweed and puncturevine that thrive in disturbed, sunny soil. Installing a quality landscape fabric beneath your stone is essential in Pueblo, and even then plan on occasional spot treatment because weed seeds blown in from the surrounding area will find gaps in the coverage. Keeping the stone layer at least 2 to 3 inches deep also limits the light that reaches any soil beneath the fabric.

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Can I use stone mulch around my trees instead of wood mulch in Pueblo?

Stone can work around trees in Pueblo but it comes with tradeoffs. Unlike wood mulch, stone does not contribute organic matter to the soil or help improve Pueblo's clay loam over time. Stone also absorbs and radiates heat, which can raise soil temperatures around tree roots in Pueblo's already intense summer sun. If you prefer stone for its durability, keep it pulled back from the trunk and consider blending fine gravel with organic mulch in the inner ring closest to the root zone.

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