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Uses of landscape rock range from driveway gravel, ditch fill, dry creek beds, decoration, and erosion control. Landscape rock, or decorative gravel, is made up of river rock or crushed stone and is available in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Smaller or pea-sized varieties of landscape gravel are ideal for informal patios, walkways, pet areas, plant pots, and flagstone joint material. Landscape gravel is also an excellent low-maintenance alternative to mulch. Larger 1-4\u201d deco gravel or river rock varieties are the most commonly used landscape sizes. The 2\u201d and larger sizes stay in place and won\u2019t get pushed around by your leaf blower. The larger 4-8\u201d sizes are excellent for high water-flow areas such as dry creek beds and beneath downspouts.<\/p>\n

Don’t know how much you need? Use our Stone Calculator,<\/a><\/span><\/span>stop by the yard, give us a call at (913) 432-5990<\/a>, or send us an e-mail<\/a> to discuss your project and get a quote.<\/p>\n

Decorative Gravel Frequently Asked Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Benefits of Landscape Gravel vs Mulch (click)<\/a>
Benefits of Landscape Gravel vs Mulch –<\/strong> The decision between landscape gravel or mulch comes down to up-front cost vs long-term costs. Mulch is an inexpensive up-front solution to control weeds and manage soil temperature and moisture. The downside is that mulch will decompose and fade, often requiring replacement on an annual basis which results in additional cost and messy labor.<\/p>\n

While the up-front cost is higher, landscape rock offers nearly all of the benefits of mulch in terms of weed control and soil management beneath without the need for annual replacement. Like mulch, decorative gravel controls the flow of water to the plant root system that lies beneath while also controlling the evaporation of water during the warmer months It is also a perfect solution for wet or low-sun areas where grass won\u2019t grow. Landscape rock is a long-term solution requiring minimal annual maintenance.<\/p>\n

Click the photos below for the color and size varieties available ranging from pea gravel to melon-sized cobblestone and everything in between.<\/div><\/div>\n

How do you sell your rock? (click)<\/a>
How do you sell your rock? We sell most of our rock by weight (pound \/ ton) in any amount. You can come pick up a few pieces and pay per pound, purchase bags of rock (50 lb. bags) to be loaded into your car, have it dumped into your open-bed<\/u> pickup truck or trailer, or have it delivered.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

Do you install? (click)<\/a>
We are material providers only. However, if you are looking for installers we do have referral lists of quality landscape, design, & masonry companies that would be glad to work with you.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

How do I set up delivery? (click)<\/a>
How do I set up delivery? Give us a call 913-432-5990, send us an email to discuss your project <\/span>(info@houseofrocks.com<\/a>), or come to the yard (1725 Merriam Lane, KCK) and we will get you scheduled.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

What is the difference between Yards and Tons? (click)<\/a>
What is the difference between Yards and Tons? Yards are a measure of volume while Tons are a measure of weight. At House of Rocks, we sell all of our rock by the pound or ton using state-certified scales so you get exactly the amount you are paying for!<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

Advantages of Landscape Rock\/Gravel:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Discover a variety of landscaping rocks available in 50-pound bags readily available for pickup or delivery<\/li>\n
  • Sold by weight in any amount<\/li>\n
  • Pick up your rock anytime using your open-bed truck or trailer<\/li>\n
  • No truck? No problem! Enjoy our convenient delivery services, available 6 days a week<\/li>\n
  • Large project? Bulk loads of our gravels and other natural stone solutions are available for delivery nationwide by the semi-load<\/li>\n
  • Explore larger options (4 inches and above) for water management and creating dry stream beds<\/li>\n
  • Enhance your outdoor space with decorative gravel in various colors and sizes<\/li>\n
  • Combat erosion and reduce maintenance with our durable gravel solutions<\/li>\n
  • Excellent mulch replacement option to goodbye to bugs, fading, and decomposition – our decorative gravel is a long-term ground cover solution.<\/li>\n
  • Manage water percolation and soil evaporation efficiently with our gravel options<\/li>\n
  • Choose wind-resistant larger varieties that stay put, even when using a leaf blower<\/li>\n
  • We also sell an all-purpose sand in bulk or bags for landscaping and pool bases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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