White Marble ¾"

White Marble ¾" — Bright White Stone for Modern, High-Contrast Landscapes

White Marble ¾" is the brightest decorative stone we carry — crushed marble with a luminous, almost-glowing white tone that pops against dark mulch, deep-green plantings, and modern hardscape. It's the stone designers spec when the landscape needs serious contrast, and the homeowner pick for beds that should look magazine-finished.

Weight: One cubic yard of White Marble ¾" weighs about 2,700 pounds (1.35 tons). A full 6-yard delivery is roughly 8 tons of stone.

At a glance

What it's good for

• High-contrast decorative beds against dark mulch or pavers
• Modern, minimalist landscape designs and architectural plantings
• Walkway accents and decorative drip edges around contemporary homes
• Memorial gardens, religious statuary surrounds, and reflection-pool aprons

How much do I need?

A 100 sq ft accent bed at 3" depth needs about 0.93 cubic yards. For a 50' decorative drip edge 18" wide at 3", plan on about 0.7 yards. White marble shows soil contamination quickly when laid thin — always go 3–4 inches for the install to read clean and stay looking that way.

How White Marble ¾" compares

• vs. Mixed-Color Granite ¾": Mixed-Color has multi-tone depth; White Marble is a single bright tone for maximum contrast. Different visual goals.
• vs. Gray Granite ¾": Gray is utility/driveway. White Marble is decorative-only — it would scratch and discolor under tire traffic. Don't mix uses.
• vs. River-tumbled Riverbed: Riverbed is smooth and natural-looking. White Marble is angular and high-impact bright — modern vs. naturalized.
• vs. Concrete/Stone Walls: White Marble looks especially crisp against blue-gray hardscape and dark mulches; pair with high-contrast surroundings for best effect.

Frequently asked questions

Will White Marble stay white?
Generally yes — marble is a relatively stable stone. However, it can show dirt, leaves, and organic matter more visibly than darker stones. A spring rake-out or hose-down keeps it looking crisp.

Is White Marble OK for driveways?
No — it's decorative-only. Tire pressure crushes the angular faces faster than harder stones (granite, trap rock), and any oil/leak from a vehicle will discolor it quickly. Use granite for driveways.

Does White Marble change the soil pH?
Slightly, over time. Marble is calcium carbonate (similar to limestone), so it can gradually raise soil pH in beds where it sits on top. Most ornamental plantings tolerate this fine, but acid-loving plants (blueberries, azaleas, rhododendrons) prefer different ground cover.

How deep should I lay White Marble?
3–4 inches minimum. White marble shows soil contamination through thin layers; deeper installs stay looking clean longer.

How much does a cubic yard weigh?
About 2,700 lbs per cubic yard, or roughly 1.35 tons.

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

Same-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We deliver white marble across Norfolk, Suffolk, Middlesex, Essex, Plymouth, Bristol, and Barnstable County.

Pair with our black mulch in surrounding beds for the maximum-contrast look, or our mixed-color granite ¾" when a multi-tone alternative fits the design better.

Order today — the bright white marble that turns landscape beds into a visual statement.

• 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. Delivery is $100 per load within 30 miles of our Dispatch Office, plus $4 per mile beyond. No minimum order.
• Job site delivery available
• Questions? Call (617) 645-0987 or see full delivery info →