{"product_id":"brown-riverbed-0-375","title":"Brown Riverbed ⅜\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Riverbed ⅜\" — Small-Format Warm Stone for Paths \u0026amp; Garden Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNaturally tumbled brown river stone — smooth, rounded edges (not crushed).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown Riverbed ⅜\" is the smaller, finer-textured version of our ¾\" warm brown stone — the size that walks well underfoot, settles tidily into garden paths, and finishes container drainage with a natural look. Same earthy tone that pairs well with mulch, just refined in scale for projects where smaller stone reads better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally tumbled brown river stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⅜\" nominal — smooth, rounded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~100 sq ft at 3\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,500–2,700 lbs\/yd³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall brown river rock, tan pebble, decomposed pea gravel (regional), container drainage stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden walkways and stepping-stone path fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer drainage in pots, planters, and trough containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative borders along garden beds and walkway edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrip edges in warm-toned landscapes that don't suit blue-gray stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 3' × 25' garden path at 3\" depth needs about 0.7 cubic yards. For a decorative border 6\" wide × 100' long × 3\" deep, plan on about 0.5 yards. Container drainage typically asks for 1–2 inches in the bottom of large pots — a 24\" decorative pot needs less than a five-gallon bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Brown Riverbed ⅜\" compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Brown Riverbed ¾\":\u003c\/strong\u003e ¾\" covers more visual ground with bigger stones. ⅜\" walks softer underfoot and fits container drainage better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Riverbed ⅜\" (mixed-color):\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed Riverbed has tan, gray, and earth tones. Brown Riverbed is the consistent warm-brown only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Pea Gravel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Pea gravel\" is sometimes used loosely for any small rounded stone. ⅜\" Brown Riverbed is the brown-toned version of that look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Pine Bark Mulch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same warm palette but stone holds shape year after year; mulch breaks down annually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Brown Riverbed ⅜\" used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGarden walkways, container drainage in pots and planters, decorative borders, and drip edges in warm-toned landscapes. The smaller size walks well underfoot and finishes detail work tidily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Brown Riverbed in fish ponds or aquariums?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally yes — it's natural river stone (not crushed or treated), so it doesn't affect water chemistry the way limestone or marble would. Rinse before use to remove dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Brown Riverbed barefoot-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Smooth tumbled edges make it the most foot-friendly small stone we carry. Better than any crushed gravel for paths where people walk barefoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep should I lay it in containers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1–2 inches in the bottom of large planters. Goes under soil; provides drainage so roots don't sit in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a cubic yard weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 2,500–2,700 lbs per cubic yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver in the Boston area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We deliver ⅜\" brown riverbed across \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\"\u003ePlymouth\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eSuffolk\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eNorfolk County\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/brown-riverbed-0-75\"\u003ebrown riverbed ¾\"\u003c\/a\u003e for chunkier coverage on the same project, or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/pine-bark-mulch\"\u003epine bark mulch\u003c\/a\u003e for warm-tone bed coverage alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder today — the small-format warm stone that finishes garden paths just right.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Brown Riverbed 3\/8 inch used for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Garden walkways, container drainage in pots and planters, decorative borders, and drip edges in warm-toned landscapes.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I use Brown Riverbed in fish ponds or aquariums?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Generally yes — it is natural river stone, so it does not affect water chemistry the way limestone or marble would. 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