Stone

Decorative stone and gravel are not landscaping fads.

While we all want great looking lawns, there is a place for using stone and gravel that can make the curb appeal of your home jump out to anyone just driving by.

We offer many different kinds of stone, rock, crushed granite, limestone and gravel.

You can read more about those below. Each of these types of stone offers something different in terms of look for your yard. For instance, washed stones are fantastic for around your house or shrubs. Gravel or limestone is great for driveways and for a base under patio bricks. Screenings and crushed granite are great for making paths that are easy to walk on.

How will you know what you need?

Talk to us first about where you will be placing the stone or gravel. Because it has different uses, we can walk you through the best options. We can then help you determine just how much you will need for your landscaping needs!

Madison Washed Stone

Madison washed stone

This is an off-white base colored stone with some red, black and gray colored stone mixed in.

#1 size which is approximately ¾” and smaller in size, but with no fine material so it will drain well. Used for drainage behind retaining walls and in drainage areas. Also used in making concrete.

#2 size which is up to 1½” in size with stones that are semi-rounded in shape. This is the most commonly used washed stone in this area.

Uses:

  • As a decorative stone for foundations plantings around a house or around trees and shrubs

  • For around and under decks

  • For pond areas or “dry streams”

Baraboo Washed Stone

Baraboo washed stone

This is another washed stone that has a base stone color of off-white, but with more colored stones mixed in than Madison Washed Stone.

#2 size is up to 1½” in size with rounded stones.

Uses:

  • As a decorative stone for foundations plantings around a house or around trees and shrubs

  • For around and under decks

  • For pond areas or “dry streams”

Mississippi Washed Stone

Mississippi washed stone

A washed river rock from the Mississippi River up to 1 ½” in size. This is a multi-colored stone that is darker overall in color than our Madison or Baraboo Washed Stones. It has some white, gray, red and brown stones mixed in with it.

Uses:

  • As a decorative stone for foundations plantings around a house or around trees and shrubs

  • For around and under decks

  • For pond areas or “dry streams”

Crushed Granite

Crushed granite

Approximately ¾” to 1″ in size with smaller particles. Normally reddish brown in color.

Uses:

  • Use around shrubs and trees

  • Around the foundation plantings of a house or building

  • Can be used for walking paths and driveways

Crushed Rock

Crushed rock

A crushed limestone product about ¾” in size with smaller fines materials. This product will pack well.

Uses:

  • For driveways

  • As a base for patio bricks or a base for retaining wall blocks

  • For under concrete

Screenings

Screenings

A crushed limestone product about ⅜” in size with smaller fines materials. This product will pack well.

Uses:

  • As a base and bedding material for patio bricks or for retaining wall blocks

  • For walking and bike paths as it packs and is easy to walk on

Clear Limestone

Clear limestone

A crushed limestone product with the fine material screened out. Available in both 1” and 3″ sizes.

Uses:

  • 1” size is a good choice for behind retaining walls as it will allow water to drain through it

  • 3″ size works good for the outlet of drainage or for the base layer of a new drive

Pea Gravel

Pea gravel

A small semi-round stone with smaller pieces.

Uses:

  • For backfill in pipe trenches and around drain tiles

  • Used in dog runs

  • Used under play equipment

  • Sometimes used for pathways