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Order Bulk Crushed Stone

Crushed stones are a constant in your landscaping projects. You'll need them when you want a ground cover for outdoor spaces like the pathway and driveway. Moreover, you'll need these crushed stones whenever you wish to decorate various elements in your garden.

While crushed stones for landscaping seem like something we all know, many people confuse them with gravel. The reason? They are all small, granular rock fragments. Mulch Barn Supply is here to explain the differences so you get the suitable landscaping material for your home or project in Bux-Mont County.

‌Gravel vs Crushed Stone

Although both are stone products, gravel is different from crushed stone. Gravel is loose rock fragments with rounded edges. The fragments form from natural erosion, weathering, and continuous water movement. Gravel is mainly sourced from riverbeds, creek beds, and shorelines.

Contrarily, crushed stones for landscaping are small pieces made by mechanical crushing. Unlike gravel, crushed stones have sharp edges and a rough texture. There are various crushed stone sizes, each intended for various landscaping projects.

How are Crushed Stones Made?

The process of making crushed stones is straightforward. Manufacturers or quarry operators use rock crushers to break large rocks into smaller particles. Upon crushing, the particles undergo screening, which helps categorize the stones into various sizes.

The most common sizes available include large stones (called Ballast and range from 2 – 10+ inches), which you can use as decorative elements, and medium-sized fragments, which are better ground covers. You can also purchase Grit Screenings, which you can use as a filler or leveling agent.

Types of Crushed Stone

• Grit Screenings – cinder 
• 1B Clean - ½ inch – no aggregate
• 2A (Modified)-  ¾ inch Crushed stone with aggregate – compacts well, base of pavers and good for driveways
• 2B (Clean Stone) or #57 -  ¾ inch with no aggregate – More permable
• Red Tipple – 3/8 inch red stone
• Red Quarry – ¾ in red stone
• Ballast – as small as 2 inches but can range to much larger pieces.

What are Crushed Stones Used For?

Crushed stones for landscaping have many applications. One notable use is as a ground cover for outdoor spaces like gardens and driveways. The rocks will help suppress weed growth while lifting the aesthetic appeal of the outdoor space.

Besides covering spaces, crushed stones for landscaping can come in handy in the following scenarios.

Mulching

You can use crushed stones as a mulch for ornamental trees and shrubs. The stones help suppress weed growth, conserve soil moisture, and insulate roots against extreme temperatures. Unlike organic mulch, the crushed stones will not decompose, eliminating the need to replace your mulch after short periods.

Defining Garden Borders

Large crushed stones around your garden beds form a perimeter with numerous advantages. For one, the stone border can prevent soil erosion and weed encroachment. Moreover, a well-defined border or crushed stones can be a design element. It will help make your garden more appealing.

Enhancing the Beauty of Water Fixtures

Crushed stones add a stunning visual appeal around water fountains and bonds. Landscapers arrange them artistically to form creative arrangements of decorative borders or patterns. The arrangements help add interest to the regular-looking water fixtures.

Outdoor Art Installations

Besides decorating water fixtures, you can use crushed stones to create captivating outdoor art installations. These art installations will help lift the aesthetics of your outdoor space, making it more inviting.

Aquarium Substrate

Large, crushed stones can serve as the bed or foundation for your aquarium. It provides a suitable surface where aquatic plants, bacteria, and animals thrive. In the bargain, the diverse sizes and colors of crushed stones can add a visual appeal to your aquarium.

Crushed Stone in Bux-Mont County

Mulch Barn Supply is the leading supplier of top-quality landscaping materials in Bux-Mont County. Since 1995, we have supplied landscapers with mulch, soil, stones, and other landscaping products.

Whether you want large or small quantities, we will help supply enough crushed stones for landscaping. Additionally, Mulch Barn Supply can go the extra mile to offer convenient transportation to your project site.

Contact us to order your crushed stones or inquire about our products.