Riverbed ⅜"

Riverbed ⅜" — Smooth Stone for Walkways & Decorative Ground Cover

Riverbed ⅜" is the just-right size for garden walkways and decorative beds where the smooth, natural-stone look is the whole point. Tumbled rounded edges, mixed earth-tone palette — this is the stone homeowners pick when they want something that looks like nature put it there, not a quarry truck.

At a glance

What it's good for

• Garden walkways and side paths in naturalized landscapes
• Dry creek bed accent fill alongside larger riverbed sizes
• Decorative ground cover in beds where smooth stone looks intentional
• Pet-friendly surfaces and barefoot-friendly garden zones

How much do I need?

A 4' × 25' garden walkway at 3" depth needs about 0.93 cubic yards. For a 200 sq ft decorative bed at 3", plan on about 1.85 yards. Dry creek bed accent layer typically takes about 50% less material than full ground cover — so 200 sq ft of accent fill runs roughly 0.9 yards.

How Riverbed ⅜" compares

• vs. Riverbed ¼": ¼" is the smaller container top-dress size. ⅜" is the walkway and decorative-cover sweet spot.
• vs. Riverbed ¾": ¾" is bolder, used as the main fill in dry creek beds. ⅜" is the finer accent layer.
• vs. Gray Granite ⅜": Gray Granite is angular crushed stone (locks underfoot). Riverbed ⅜" is smooth tumbled (rolls slightly). Different feels and visual moods.
• vs. Brown Riverbed ⅜": Brown Riverbed is consistent warm-brown only. Riverbed ⅜" has mixed earth tones (tan, gray, brown together).

Frequently asked questions

What is Riverbed ⅜" used for?
Garden walkways, dry creek bed accent layers, decorative ground cover in beds, and pet/barefoot-friendly garden surfaces. It's the all-purpose smooth-stone size.

Will the stones scatter under foot traffic?
Some movement is normal with rounded stone. Use edging or borders along walkways to contain it, and tamp lightly after spreading for a more settled look.

Is Riverbed ⅜" safe for dogs?
Yes — smooth tumbled stone is paw-friendly. Some dogs do chew on small stones, so monitor a new puppy around any ground cover.

How does Riverbed compare to crushed pea gravel?
"Crushed pea gravel" is sometimes sold but technically a contradiction — true pea gravel is rounded river stone. Our Riverbed ⅜" is the genuine smooth-tumbled article.

How much does a cubic yard weigh?
About 2,800 lbs per cubic yard.

Do you deliver in the Boston area?
Yes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.

Same-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We run riverbed across Plymouth, Norfolk, Middlesex, and Suffolk County.

Pair with our riverbed ¾" for chunkier coverage on the same project, or our riverbed ¼" for fine-detail accent fill alongside.

Order today — the smooth garden stone that looks like nature dropped it there.

• Same-day & next-day delivery available — weekends fill fast, order early.
• Curbside or on-property drop — let us know at checkout.
• Up to 6 yds per load for dense materials (gravel, soil, rock, sand) — mulch loads carry up to 10 yds. $100 flat rate, no minimum order.
• Job site delivery available — live load tickets and signed BOLs on request.
• Questions? Call (617) 645-0987 or see full delivery info →