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In Albuquerque, most gravel goes into low-water landscaping, driveways, and paths. With a dry climate and water costs to think about, many homeowners are replacing grass with rock, crusher fines, and native plants.
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Pea gravel, crushed rock, and river rock are the go-to ground covers for low-water yards. Crushed rock locks in place better on slopes and walkways, rounded rock looks softer in beds, and 2 to 3 inches is a typical depth for ground cover.
Crusher fines are finely crushed rock, from dust up to about 3/8 inch, with angular pieces that bind together when compacted. They make a firm, natural-looking surface for paths, patios, and courtyards. A common approach is 4 to 6 inches over landscape fabric, compacted, with edging and a slight slope so water runs off.
Road base (base course) is crushed rock blended with fines so it locks together when compacted. It goes under driveways, parking pads, sheds, and slabs. For residential driveways, 4 to 6 inches compacted is a common range.
Fill dirt raises grade, fills low spots, and backfills trenches and foundations. Sand is used for pipe bedding, under pavers, and for leveling. Both are sold by the ton or by the cubic yard, so confirm which your quote uses.
The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority offers a xeriscape rebate of $3.00 per square foot for approved grass-to-xeriscape conversions. You need pre-approval from a Water Authority inspector before removing any turf. Other requirements include plant coverage on the converted area, at least 3 inches of mulch between plants, and converting spray irrigation to drip. Check with the Water Authority about which mulch materials qualify and for the current terms before you order.
Length × width × depth (in feet) ÷ 27 = cubic yards. Multiply by the material weight to get tons.
Example: a 30 ft × 40 ft front yard covered with 3 inches of gravel is about 11.1 cubic yards, or roughly 15.6 tons at about 1.4 tons per yard. Weights vary by material and moisture, so confirm with your supplier before ordering by the ton.
For walkways and anywhere people walk, angular crushed rock or crusher fines stay put better than rounded rock. For planting beds, any gravel color you like works at 2 to 3 inches. On slopes and in drainage paths, use larger angular rock so monsoon runoff does not wash it away.
It depends on the material, the amount, the supplier, and how far it has to be hauled. The calculator above gives a rough material range based on typical published prices, and delivery is extra. Request a quote for exact local pricing.
About 2 to 3 inches is typical for ground cover. Paths and patios with crusher fines or DG are usually 4 to 6 inches compacted, and driveways usually need 4 to 6 inches of compacted road base or more.
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Yes. See our pages for Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, and Santa Fe.