What is River Rock Anyway?
Just so we are all on the same page, let’s start with a definition of river rock as it applies to landscaping projects. These stones come in a wide variety of colors and sizes, but what they all have in common is the softly rounded shape and smooth finish. Unlike rocks dug from the earth (which can be chunky and rough), river rocks have worn down by water currents over time. This gives them a more pleasing appearance, almost as if they were shaped by hand. One of the great things about using river rock as a landscaping supply is the variety you’ll enjoy. As you can see by the picture below, these stones come in many different sizes and colors. The rocks vary based on the location where they were found, and many other factors. Granted, you’ll be limited by what your local landscape supply yards have to offer. But just know that there’s a lot to choose from in must supply yards. River rock is not the kind of product you’d want to have shipped from far away (too expensive), but if you cal
