Clean loam is a rich, balanced topsoil prized for its fertility, structure, and versatility. It blends roughly equal parts sand, silt, and clay to create a crumbly, well-aerated medium that holds moisture without becoming waterlogged. Nutrient-rich organic matter and a neutral to slightly acidic pH make clean loam ideal for establishing lawns, gardens, trees, and landscape beds.

Key characteristics

• Texture: Smooth, crumbly, and granular—easy to work by hand or with machinery.

• Drainage: Excellent drainage with good moisture retention; resists compaction.

• Fertility: Naturally high in organic content and essential nutrients; responds well to additional amendments and fertilizers.

• Structure: Stable aggregate formation supports root penetration and microbial activity.

• Appearance: Dark brown to chocolate color, free of debris and visible contaminants.

Benefits and uses

• Lawn installation and repair: Promotes uniform germination, dense turf, and improved drought resilience.

• Garden beds and vegetable plots: Encourages vigorous root growth and high yields.

• Tree and shrub planting: Provides a supportive, moisture-balanced backfill that reduces transplant stress.

• Landscape grading and topdressing: Smooths and levels surfaces while improving soil quality.

• Erosion control and site restoration: Stabilizes slopes and promotes vegetative cover.

Quality standards

• Screened and sifted to remove rocks, roots, and construction debris.

• Low in weed seed and free of hazardous contaminants.

Pea stone is a small, rounded crushed rock typically sized between 1/8 inch and 3/8 inch. Its smooth, pea‑like shape and uniform size make it popular for drainage, decorative landscaping, and concrete aggregate. Color ranges include gray, tan, brown, and mixed earth tones, which blend well in gardens and walkways.

Key properties:

• Size: 1/8"–3/8" (3–10 mm)

• Shape: rounded to slightly angular; smooth texture

• Drainage: excellent — resists compaction and promotes water flow

• Load-bearing: suitable for light foot traffic and as a base layer; not recommended for heavy vehicular loads without additional structural support

• Compaction: low — maintains porosity and prevents pooling

• Weed suppression: effective when used with landscape fabric

• Aesthetic use: borders, pathways, rock gardens, accent beds, and top dressing around trees and shrubs

• Functional use: French drains, pipe bedding, concrete mixes (when specified), erosion control, and playground surfaces

3/4" Washed Stone

Bold, dependable, and built for performance—our 3/4" washed stone is a contractor’s go-to for drainage, driveways, and hardscape foundations. Each piece is uniformly screened to about three-quarters of an inch and washed to remove dust and fines, leaving clean, angular rock that compacts well while still allowing water to pass through.

Key features:

• Size: Nominal 3/4-inch aggregate for consistent placement and compaction

• Clean finish: Washed to remove silt and clay, reducing clogging and improving drainage

• Versatile use: Ideal for French drains, base material under pavers, driveways, septic drain fields, and erosion control

• Stability: Angular particles interlock for a stable base and minimized shifting

• Permeability: Excellent water flow characteristics for drainage applications

Why choose 3/4" washed stone:

• Durable support: Provides a strong, long-lasting foundation under pavements and structures

• Low maintenance: Clean aggregate reduces settlement and surface runoff problems

• Proven performance: Preferred choice where drainage and structural integrity matter

Typical applications:

• Bedding and base for pavers, retaining walls, and patios

• Subbase for gravel and asphalt driveways

• Drainage trenches, French drains, and septic leach fields

• Erosion control and slope stabilization

1 1/2" Washed Stone

Aggressive, clean, and built to perform—our 1 1/2" washed stone is the go-to choice when you need dependable drainage, stable bedding, and a finished look that holds up under pressure. This crushed stone is screened to a consistent 1.5-inch nominal size and washed to remove fines, giving you sharp, angular pieces that interlock for superior compaction while allowing water to flow freely.

Key features

• Size: nominal 1 1/2-inch aggregate

• Washed: free of silt and clay for reliable drainage

• Shape: angular, crushed stone for excellent interlock and stability

• Uses: French drains, driveways, backfill around footings and retaining walls, septic drain fields, base for paving, erosion control

• Performance: resists settling and rutting, minimizes clogging, promotes fast runoff

Why choose 1 1/2" washed stone

• Exceptional drainage: the washed material prevents pore-blocking fines, so water moves through quickly.

• Structural support: angular particles lock together to form a stable base that tolerates heavy loads and traffic.

• Low maintenance: won’t compact into mud or wash away easily—keeps its profile and function season after season.

• Versatile: works under piping, behind walls, in trenches, and as a resilient base for surfaces.