{"product_id":"brown-riverbed-0-75","title":"Brown Riverbed ¾\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Riverbed ¾\" — Warm Earthy Stone That Plays Well with Mulch \u0026amp; Beds\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 ¾\" is the warm-toned alternative when blue-gray feels too cool for the project. The earthy brown reads natural next to mulch beds, blends with shrub plantings instead of contrasting against them, and gives walkways and decorative areas a softer, woodsy feel. It's a favorite for rustic-style landscapes and homeowners who want stone that looks at home in a garden setting.\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\u003e¾\" nominal — smooth, rounded edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~80 sq ft at 4\" depth, ~100 sq ft at 3\"\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\u003eBrown river rock, tan river stone, brown gravel, woodland 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 paths winding through mulched beds and shrub plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative ground cover in naturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePathways around log cabins, woodland properties, and rustic homes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm-toned drip edges and patio borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 4' × 40' winding garden path at 3\" depth needs about 1.5 cubic yards. For a 250 sq ft decorative bed at 3\", plan on about 2.3 yards. The warm brown looks best at the deeper end of the range — 3–4 inches gives the best visual depth and weed suppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Brown Riverbed ¾\" compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Brown Riverbed ⅜\":\u003c\/strong\u003e ⅜\" walks more comfortably underfoot. ¾\" reads bolder and covers more visual ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Gray Granite ¾\":\u003c\/strong\u003e Gray is angular crushed stone for driveways. Brown Riverbed is smooth tumbled stone for decorative beds. Completely different visual moods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Riverbed ¾\" (mixed-color):\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed Riverbed has tan, gray, and earth tones blended. Brown Riverbed is the consistent warm-brown tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Hemlock or Pine Bark Mulch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown stone holds shape and color year after year; mulch breaks down annually. Stone is the long-term, lower-maintenance choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Brown Riverbed ¾\" used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGarden paths through mulched beds, decorative ground cover in naturalized landscapes, walkways around rustic homes, and warm-toned drip edges. It's the pick when blue-gray or stark white stone feels too cold for the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the brown color fade in the sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Brown Riverbed is naturally tumbled river stone — the color is the rock itself, not a coating or dye. Weather doesn't change it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Brown Riverbed comfortable to walk on barefoot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Smooth tumbled edges mean it's much friendlier on bare feet and pet paws than angular crushed gravel. The ¾\" size is firm but not sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Brown Riverbed pair with mulch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully — the warm brown tones echo hemlock, pine bark, and cedar mulches. Stone for paths and edges, mulch for beds = a coherent earthy palette across the landscape.\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 brown riverbed across \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\"\u003ePlymouth\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eSuffolk County\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/hemlock-mulch\"\u003ehemlock mulch\u003c\/a\u003e for surrounding bed coverage in the same warm tone family, or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/brown-riverbed-0-375\"\u003ebrown riverbed ⅜\"\u003c\/a\u003e for finer-detail walkway sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder today — the warm-toned stone that lives easy alongside garden beds.\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\/4 inch used for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Garden paths through mulched beds, decorative ground cover in naturalized landscapes, walkways around rustic homes, and warm-toned drip edges.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Will the brown color fade in the sun?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Brown Riverbed is naturally tumbled river stone — the color is the rock itself, not a coating or dye. 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