Mexican Beach Rock is a highly desired cobble rock due to its impressive blue color. This rock is about 3" - 5" in size. It is a smooth river rock with shades of blue. Great for water features, dry river beds, and general landscaping. This rock is probably the most expensive rock around and is highly desired due to its uniqueness. It is handpicked from the beaches of Mexico and trucked up to the Salt Lake Valley.
Best Results: For best results and to reduce weed growth, install rock around 6" - 8" deep over top of quality commercial grade weed barrier.
Recommended Depth Rule: The rule of thumb with rock is to install a rock atleast twice the size of the rock not going any less than 2" deep when using small rocks. With a rock that ranges in size from about 2" - 5", average the range at 3.5" and the minimum recommended depth would be 7" deep. Going less or basing your measurements on less depth will likely show the bare ground beneath the rock or running short. You are welcome to place rock deeper than the minimum recommended.
Depth |
Coverage per Cubic Yard |
1" |
300 Square Feet |
2" |
150 Square Feet |
3" |
100 Square Feet |
4" |
75 Square Feet |
5" |
60 Square Feet |
6" |
50 Square Feet |
7" |
42 Square Feet |
8" |
37 Square Feet |
Notice: Rocks do not come clean. They may contain dust, small amounts of crushing fines, or some dirt stuck to the rocks. This is all due to the crushing or screening process. The images used are normally of the rocks after they have been cleaned off to showcase what the rocks will look like after rain, sprinklers, etc has cleaned them off. It is best to install rocks first, then rinse any dust or dirt off once installed.