Big Tex stocks river rock, cobblestone, Mexican beach pebble, moss boulders, and decorative boulders used in dry river bed installations. A complete dry river bed typically uses a combination of larger boulders or cobble to frame the channel, medium river rock to fill the main course, and smaller pebble or decorative rock as accent material along the edges. The team can help you build out a materials list based on the length and width of your river bed when you visit or call.

Coverage depends on the width, depth, and length of the river bed and the size of rock being used. Larger cobble and boulder rock covers less area per ton than smaller river rock. A standard dry river bed using medium river rock at 3–4 inches of depth typically requires about 1 ton per 80–100 square feet of coverage area. The materials calculator provides an estimate. The yard team can also help refine this number based on the specific stone size and your river bed dimensions.

River rock and Mexican beach pebble are both smooth, rounded stones, but they differ in appearance and origin. River rock is locally sourced material with natural color variation ranging from tan and brown to grey and rust. It looks at home in a natural Texas landscape setting. Mexican beach pebble is imported, hand-collected stone with a smoother surface, more consistent dark color, and a more refined, polished appearance commonly used in modern or contemporary landscape designs. Both work well in dry river beds. The choice comes down to the aesthetic you are going for and your budget, since beach pebble carries a higher price point due to its sourcing and handling.