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Black Gravel

Name: Black Gravel
Brand: Hello Gravel
SKU: rockos:321
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Dark gray to black 1/2–3/4" crushed stone for beds and borders

Black gravel is an angular decorative stone in natural shades from dark gray to black, crushed to roughly 1/2 to 3/4 inch. It reads lighter when dry and turns deeper, close to black, when wet. The clean, modern look pairs well with white stone, green plants, and light hardscape. Use it in beds, borders, and around pools and patios. Rock type and exact shade vary by location (basalt, black granite, or dark trap rock), and size varies slightly.

Black gravel is angular 1/2 to 3/4 inch decorative stone in natural shades from dark gray to black, not dyed rock that washes out. Rock type and shade vary by location.

Also called: black star gravel, black landscape rock, black basalt, black decorative stone, dark landscape rock, charcoal gravel.

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Product Specifications

Material: Crushed stone (rock type varies by location)
Size: 1/2"–3/4" (varies slightly by location)
Shape: Angular
Weight: ~2,800 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (2" deep): ~115 sq ft per ton
Color: Dark gray to black, varies by location
Minimum Order: 1 ton
Delivery: Dump truck, directly to your location

Best For

Modern landscapesBed bordersPool and patio surroundsContrast with white stone

“We chose a delivery date. The driver dropped it exactly where I asked. I had never ordered gravel in my life.”

Kelly O’Brien · 5★ · one of 1,919 verified reviews

Why Choose This Product

Bold Dark Look

Deep tone that turns richer when wet.

Natural Color

Not dyed, so it won't wash off.

Stays Put

Angular pieces lock together better than rounded rock.

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Black Gravel

MaterialCrushed stone (rock type varies by location)

Size1/2"–3/4" (varies slightly by location)

ShapeAngular

Weight~2,800 lbs per cubic yard

Coverage (2" deep)~115 sq ft per ton

ColorDark gray to black, varies by location

Minimum Order1 ton

DeliveryDump truck, directly to your location

Best For

Modern landscapesBed bordersPool and patio surroundsContrast with white stone

River Rock

MaterialNatural river stone

SizeAbout 1–3" (varies by location)

ShapeRounded / smooth

Weight~2,700 lbs per cubic yard

Coverage (2" deep)~100 sq ft per ton

ColorVaries depending on location

Minimum Order1 ton

DeliveryDump truck, directly to your location

Best For

LandscapingDry creek bedsWater featuresGround cover

Decomposed Granite

MaterialDecomposed granite

Size—

ShapeVaries depending on location

Weight~2,700 lbs per cubic yard

Coverage (2" deep)~100 sq ft per ton

ColorVaries depending on location

Minimum Order1 ton

DeliveryDump truck, directly to your location

Best For

PathwaysPatiosXeriscapingDog runs

Black gravel is the dark decorative option. Pick river rock for a softer natural color mix, or decomposed granite for a warm, walkable surface.

What customers say

4.92(203 reviews)

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What customers say

Hello Gravel excels at smooth ordering and responsive communication, though delivery consistency and accuracy issues concern some customers.

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Kim S.

4 months ago

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I work for an industrial construction company that deals with a lot of civil work, and I'm very accustomed to building a proper base with specific materials on projects we work on. The people at Hello Gravel were very pleasant to deal with. Prices are good. Unfortunately, the product I asked for wasn't available after paying for it, but they worked hard at ensuring I had a suitabe alternative. In the end, it all worked well, and the staff were very attentive. Lots of operators would not have gone through the trouble they did to make sure I was happy as a customer. Hello Gravel did

June 11, 2026

Christopher N.

4 months ago

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Great job.

June 11, 2026

Patricia B.

4 months ago

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From ordering online, communication, to delivery everything was outstanding! Highly recommend Hello Gravel and will definitely use again.

June 5, 2026

Priority m.

4 months ago

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Got everything delivered on time, very time efficient. Love the service.

June 3, 2026

Priority m.

4 months ago

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grat and easy to deal with rapid response

June 1, 2026

Dave

6 days ago

Great service would highly recommend this company. I’ll use them again.

October 13, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Use the calculator with your length, width, and depth. Decorative beds usually take 2 to 3 inches. One ton covers about 115 square feet at 2 inches deep.

It depends on where you are. In some areas it's black basalt or black granite; in others the darkest local stone is a dark gray, like trap rock. Every option reads darker when wet. If you need a true jet black, call us before you order and we'll tell you what's available near you.

Dark stone reads lighter gray when dry and deeper when wet. Both are normal, and the photos on this page show the range.

No. The color is natural to the stone, so it won't wash off or fade the way dyed rock can.

Yes, dark stone soaks up more sun than light stone and gets warm in summer. Keep it out of bare-foot areas and away from heat-sensitive plants in full sun.

Yes. Black gravel and white marble chips make a sharp contrast in bands or borders. Put edging between them so the colors don't blend over time.

By dump truck, straight to your property. The driver dumps it in one pile where you choose. Pick a firm, level spot the truck can reach, clear of cars and overhead wires. Delivery is included in the price you see.

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