{"product_id":"riverbed-0-25","title":"Riverbed ¼\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiverbed ¼\" — Smooth, River-Tumbled Stone for Decorative Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiverbed ¼\" is naturally tumbled stone with the rounded edges and varied earth tones that crushed gravel just can't fake — stone that looks like it was lifted out of a New Hampshire stream bed. It's the small-format pick for top-dressing planters, finishing decorative beds, and adding texture where smooth-stone visual matters.\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 river stone, mixed earth tones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¼\" 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~2,800 lbs\/yd³ (~1.4 tons)\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\u003ePea gravel, fine river rock, planter top-dress stone, aquarium gravel\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\u003eContainer top-dressing in pots, planters, and trough plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium and water feature decorative substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-detail decorative bed top-dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePet-friendly walkway surfaces (smooth on paws)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 100 sq ft decorative bed top-dressed at 2\" depth needs about 0.62 cubic yards. For container plantings, 1 yard tops 50–75 medium-sized pots at 1\" depth. A small water feature reservoir 30\" × 30\" × 6\" deep takes less than a wheelbarrow load (about 0.14 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Riverbed ¼\" compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Riverbed ⅜\":\u003c\/strong\u003e ⅜\" is slightly chunkier — better for walkways. ¼\" is the planter top-dress and fine-detail size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Brown Riverbed ⅜\":\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown Riverbed is the consistent warm-brown tone. Mixed Riverbed ¼\" includes tan, gray, brown, and earth tones together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Pea Gravel (generic):\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Pea gravel\" varies by yard. Our ¼\" Riverbed is graded tumbled river stone with consistent shape and mixed natural colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Stone Dust:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone dust is angular fines that compact tight. ¼\" Riverbed is smooth round stones that stay loose. Very different feels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Riverbed ¼\" the same as pea gravel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — \"pea gravel\" is the common name for any small smooth rounded stone in the ¼–½\" range. Our Riverbed ¼\" is exactly that, with the New England mixed-earth-tone palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Riverbed ¼\" in an aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's natural tumbled stone (not treated or dyed). Rinse thoroughly before use to remove sediment. Safe for freshwater tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Riverbed ¼\" scatter underfoot on a walkway?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome, yes. Smooth round stones can roll under shoes more than angular crushed stone. Use edging or borders to contain it, or stick to walking-style \"pad\" applications where the stone is just for the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep should I top-dress a container?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\" is typical — covers the soil surface, keeps it from splashing during watering, and looks intentional. More than 2\" wastes stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a cubic yard weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 2,800 lbs per cubic yard, or roughly 1.4 tons.\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 riverbed across \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eSuffolk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\"\u003ePlymouth County\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/riverbed-0-375\"\u003eriverbed ⅜\"\u003c\/a\u003e for slightly chunkier coverage in the same family, or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/horticultural-soil-mix\"\u003ehorticultural soil mix\u003c\/a\u003e for the planter substrate beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder today — the small-format smooth stone for decorative detail and container finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Riverbed 1\/4 inch the same as pea gravel?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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