What is New England River Rock™?

You may be asking yourself what exactly New England River Rock™ is, and we are here to provide you all the information about our best selling stone. Below you can find our most frequently asked questions about our stone.

Is this stone similar to "Delaware River Jacks"?

This stone can be most compared to the Delaware River Jacks, however it is a lot more unique. Our stone has more colors and is more vibrant than the original Delaware stone. Our stone is also more rounded than the traditional stone, making it better for drainage.

Is this Stone similar to Pennsylvania River Jacks?

Similar to Pennsylvania River Jacks, New England River Rock exhibits desirable traits like largely smooth shapes and durable nature that allows them to excel in drainage amongst many other tasks. New England River Rock has the added advantage of a more unique color palette that grabs attention, especially with the bold purple. 

Is this Stone similar to Multi-Color River Rock?

Yes, there are certainly some similarities like the smoothness and desirable color palette. New England River Rock has the advantage of coming in more sizes while being more durable making it a better overall choice for many projects.

What color is this stone?

Our stone is extremely unique. This stone offers tones of grays, purples, and blacks. These colors are almost never found in the Delaware blend. See the photo below to see all the beautiful colors both dry and wet.

What sizes do you offer?

We offer our New England River Rock™ in 6 different sizes to ensure you have a stone for every project.

5/16"

This is our smallest size we carry in our New England River Rock™. This is also known as pea stone. This size is great for walkways and playgrounds.

3/8"

This is another popular pea stone size. This is used for playgrounds, pathways, walkways and more.

3/4"

3/4" stone is extremely popular for driveways, flowerbeds, and walkways.

1-2"

This is our most popular size in the Northeast. This stone can be used on a variety of projects. Use this size around gardens, flowerbeds, medians and more!

2-4"

This is the best selling size in the Carolinas! Use the 2-4" in flower beds, islands and other landscape features.

4-8"

Use our 4-8" size on hillsides, water features, ponds and river diversion projects where round riprap is required.

Common Uses for New England River Rock

Driveways/Walkways

The stable, attractive nature of New England River Rock makes it an excellent choice as a driveway/walkway. The stones look great while being safe for pets and children as well as durable in the face of constant use.

Landscaping

New England River Rock looks fantastic when utilized in a landscape setting. The shape of the stones promotes superior drainage while still being safe for children and pets to walk over. Plus, these stones are easy to spread with common tools as well as heavier machinery.

Creek Bed Installation

In larger sizes, New England River Rock does great when lining realistic creek beds in a landscape. With or without water, these stones look fantastic. The color and size stick out in the best ways.

Playgrounds

Playgrounds and usable backyard landscapes alike can benefit greatly from a New England River Rock base. The smaller, smooth stones make for a child-friendly base that looks much better than many of the alternatives.

If you are interested in learning more about our New England River Rock™ contact the experts at DeFeo Materials today!

If you are a homeowner interested in our products contact our team and we can direct you to the closest landscape supply yard that carries our New England River Rock™.