Loveland & Fort Collins Landscaping - Decorative Rock

SHOP LANDSCAPE ROCKS & DECORATIVE ROCKS

Crystal Landscape Supplies is your local source for decorative landscape rocks in Loveland, CO. We carry one of the largest selections of landscape rock in Northern Colorado, from smooth river rocks and volcanic lava rock to granite, limestone, quartzite, and specialty colors. Whether you're a homeowner refreshing your garden beds or a landscaping professional working on a large installation, our decorative rocks are available by the ton with bulk delivery across Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska.

TYPES OF LANDSCAPING ROCKS

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River Rocks

River rocks are smooth, rounded stones that come in various colors and sizes. They are perfect for creating natural-looking water features, garden borders, and pathways. Decorative river rocks have a smooth texture and appealing colors, making them an excellent choice for adding a serene, organic feel to your landscape.

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Lava Rocks

Lava rocks are lightweight and porous, available in striking red and black hues. These rocks are ideal for mulching around plants to retain moisture, creating dramatic landscape features, or adding a unique texture to garden beds. Their porous nature also helps with soil aeration and drainage.

Granite Rocks

Granite rocks are durable and come in various sizes and shades, from pink to gray. Use them for constructing rock walls, garden edging, or as a foundation for garden paths. Their strength and longevity make them perfect for heavy-use areas in your landscape.

Decorative Chips

Small Decorative Rocks

Small decorative rocks, like decorative pebbles, are versatile and can be used for detailed landscaping work. They are perfect for filling gaps between larger stones, accentuating plant bases, or creating intricate designs in rock gardens. Their small size makes them easy to handle and place precisely where needed.

Large Decorative Rocks

Large decorative garden rocks serve as bold focal points in your landscape. Use them to create dramatic statements in your garden, as natural seating areas, or to build retaining walls. Their substantial size and striking presence can transform any outdoor space into a visually stunning environment.

Specialty Rock

Specialty rocks offer unique shapes, colors, and textures to create distinctive landscape features. Visit our specialty rocks page to explore our unique options and find the perfect stones for your custom landscaping project. We also carry black landscape rock options, including Black Monzonite, which is one of our most popular choices for modern, high-contrast landscape designs.

LANDSCAPE ROCK APPLICATIONS - WHERE TO USE EACH TYPE

Decorative landscape rocks are one of the most versatile materials we carry. Here's how our customers most commonly use them.

Garden Beds and Planting Areas

Decorative rock is an excellent alternative to mulch in garden beds, especially in Colorado's dry climate. It suppresses weeds, conserves moisture, and does not decompose or wash away. River rock, lava rock, and 3/4" granite chips are all popular choices for covering soil around shrubs and perennial plantings. A depth of 2 to 3 inches is standard for most garden beds.

Driveways and Parking Areas

For decorative driveways, larger landscape rocks in the 1.5" range hold their position better under vehicle traffic than smaller sizes. River Rock Gray and Tri Color are both popular for residential driveways in Northern Colorado. For a stabilized surface, pair a decorative top layer with a road base sub-base.

Pathways and Walkways

Crushed granite, limestone chips, and 3/4" decorative pebbles are well-suited for garden paths and walkways. Smaller sizes pack more firmly underfoot and are easier to walk on than larger, loose rocks. For formal pathways, consider edging the path to contain the rock.

Xeriscaping and Low-Water Landscaping

Decorative rocks are the foundation of xeriscaping, the low-water landscaping approach widely used across Colorado and the Mountain West. Rock mulch reduces evaporation, eliminates the need for grass in dry areas, and creates a clean, low-maintenance landscape that performs well year-round. Black Monzonite, White Quartz, and Rainbow rock are among the most popular choices for xeriscape designs in Northern Colorado.

Erosion Control on Slopes

Larger decorative rocks 1.5" and above, slow water runoff and hold soil in place on slopes and hillsides. River rocks and quartzite are particularly effective for this because their weight and irregular shapes resist displacement during heavy rain. For steeper grades, larger boulders or riprap may be more appropriate; our team can advise based on your site conditions.

Around House Foundations

Rock mulch around a home's foundation discourages moisture retention against the structure and reduces insect habitat compared to organic mulch. A 6 to 12-inch band of decorative landscape rock around the perimeter is a common and effective approach. Choose a rock color that complements your home's exterior for the best visual result.

Water Features and Dry Riverbeds

River rocks are the natural choice for water features, pond edges, and decorative dry riverbeds. The smooth, rounded texture and natural color variation make them look at home near water. Gray and tan river rocks in 1/2" to 1.5" sizes are most commonly used for these applications.

DECORATIVE ROCK COLOR GUIDE

Crystal Landscape Supplies carries a wider range of rock colors than most landscape suppliers in Northern Colorado. Here's a quick guide to our color families and where they work best.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT DECORATIVE ROCKS FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE

CONSIDER YOUR COLOR SCHEME

Select rocks that complement or contrast with your existing landscape elements and home exterior.

THINK ABOUT TEXTURE

Mix and match different textures to create visual interest and depth in your design.

SIZE MATTERS

Choose rock sizes appropriate for your specific landscaping needs, from small decorative pebbles for detail work to large decorative garden rocks for bold statements.

FACTOR IN FUNCTIONALITY

Consider practical aspects such as drainage and erosion control when selecting your decorative stones.

ENVISION THE FINAL LOOK

Think about how your chosen decorative rocks will look in different weather conditions and seasons.

PURCHASE LANDSCAPE ROCKS TODAY

Visit our landscape supply store in Loveland, CO, to see our decorative rock collection in person. We'll help you select the best decorative rocks for your project. Can't make it to the store? No problem – we can deliver the rocks straight to your location, ensuring you have everything you need to start your project right away.

(970) 669-3565