1/2" Utah's Rainbow Rock
Description
½″ Utah Rainbow Rock is a popular choice for pathways, garden beds, and decorative ground cover, offering a natural, polished look at a smaller, more refined size. It's also an excellent option for residential and commercial xeriscaping projects. With its soft blend of muted gray, taupe, dusty mauve, and warm tan tones, this smooth rounded pebble brings a subtle, natural charm that complements a wide range of landscape styles. Whether used between pavers, around water features, or as a decorative accent, ½″ Utah Rainbow Rock delivers understated beauty and lasting appeal in virtually any application.
Quick specs
Available at Our Salt Lake County Landscape Center
This material is stocked in bulk at our Salt Lake County landscape center and is available for both pickup and delivery throughout the surrounding Utah areas. Customers are welcome to stop by and view the gravel in person, making it easier to compare size, color, and texture before placing an order.
Bulk Supply
We stock our landscape center with clearly marked bins so every product is easy to find and readily available.
Loaded by Equipment
Our team can quickly load larger quantities using skid steer loaders for fast and efficient pickup.
See it in Person
Stop by and get a feel for the material firsthand — no surprises when it arrives.
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Free Samples
Take home a free sample to make sure this material is the right fit for your project.
Pickup
We load trucks and trailers on-site using loaders, with no minimum purchase required.
Delivery
We offer delivery for orders of all sizes, from small quantities to large bulk loads.
Bagging
Bagging is available for pickup and delivery orders at an additional cost.
Live Support
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Installation Depth Guide — Cubic Yard Coverage for ½″ Utah Rainbow Rock
| Depth | Coverage per Cubic Yard | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5″ | ~600 sq ft | Too shallow |
| 1″ | ~300 sq ft | Not recommended |
| 1.5″ | ~200 sq ft | Minimum depth |
| 2″ | ~150 sq ft | Recommended |
| 2.5″ | ~120 sq ft | Ideal depth |
| 3″ | ~100 sq ft | Usually unnecessary |
| 4″ | ~80 sq ft | Excessive |
Note: A typical installation depth is 1.5-2 inches for this rock, which provides good coverage for most applications. Installing at 2.5 inches can offer added durability and longer-lasting coverage, especially in higher-use areas. Depths less than 1.5 inches may allow weed barrier or soil to become visible. When in doubt, test a small section first.
Product details, what you should know
- Sizing: Primarily 1/2"–3/4" material. Some pieces may exceed 3/4", and the material will include smaller particles and fines as part of the natural mix.
- Cleanliness: Unwashed material with a light presence of fines (typically less than 10%). Fines from production, handling and transport are normal.
- Appearance: Small, smooth rounded pebbles featuring a natural mix of muted gray, taupe, dusty mauve, and warm tan tones with subtle cream accents. Color may vary slightly between loads.
- History: Material has remained generally consistent in size and color over time. The muted, natural tones are typical of this stone, with minor variation between loads as expected with any naturally sourced material.
- Also known as: Commonly referred to as landscape gravel or decorative rock.
Utah Rainbow Rock is a great option when you want variety and a natural, earthy feel without bold or overpowering colors. The smaller size works beautifully in tight spaces, around plants, and between pavers. As with all ½″ stone, we don't recommend it for driveways or RV pads as it tends to shift under vehicle weight.
- Stock: In Stock
- Unit: Cubic Yard
- Weight: 2,500.00lb
- SKU: RKN-1550-001
- Bin Location: N17