Texas Garden Materials is a one-stop shop for all your landscaping needs. Our shop offers high-quality landscaping supplies, including soils, mulches, stones, gravel, and sand, perfect for residential and commercial projects. Our experienced team is always ready to advise you on which materials to choose for your landscaping project. Whether you need to create a beautiful garden or a commercial landscape, we have everything you need to do the job. So, visit Texas Garden Materials today and let us help you achieve your landscaping goals with our top-quality materials and exceptional service.
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Specs:
- Black Star Gravel
- Loose, Bulk Gravel
- Bulk Bag Available (1 cubic yard super sack bag)
- Landscaping Rocks
- Basalt Rock
- Decorative Rock
- 5/8” size (this is a natural gravel; size may vary).
- Black Star is gray and turns black when wet.
- One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet.
- One cubic yard covers ~100 square at 2 inches depth.
- One cubic yard weighs ~ 2,000 lbs
- French Drain
- Yard Drainage
- Gravel Driveway
- Gravel Parking Lot Surface
- Driveway Border
- Landscape Edging
- Walkway / Pathway
- Rock Garden
- Flower Bed Foundation Border
- Decorative Rock, and more.
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Specs:
- Blackstar Gravel Super Sacks
- Landscaping Rocks
- Basalt Rock
- Decorative Rock
- 5/8” size (this is a natural gravel, size may vary).
- Heavy Duty gravel super sacks weigh~1 ton.
- Black Star is gray and turns black when wet.
- One Super sack equals one cubic yard.
- One cubic yard equals 27 cubic ft.
- One cubic yard of landscape stone covers ~100 square at 2-inches depth.
- Gravel Patio
- Gravel Walkway / Pathway
- Yard Drainage
- French Drain
- Gravel Driveway
- Gravel Parking Lot Surface
- Gravel Driveway Border
- Gravel Landscape Edging
- Rock Garden
- Flower Bed Foundation Border
- Decorative Rock, and more.
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Specs:
- Blackstar Gravel
- Landscaping Rocks
- 3/8” size (this is a natural gravel, size may vary).
- Black Star is basalt gravel.
- Decorative Rock
- Black Star is gray and turns dark gray when wet.
- Basalt rock
- Gravel Walkway
- Gravel Patio
- Side Yard Drainage Pathway
- Gravel Driveway
- Gravel Parking Lot Surface
- Driveway Border
- Landscape Edging
- Rock Garden
- Flower Bed Foundation Border
- Decorative Rock, and more.
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Specs:
- Black Star Gravel
- Natural Gravel
- Landscaping Rocks
- 1.5 - 2 inch size (this is a natural gravel, size may vary).
- Black Star is Basalt gravel.
- Decorative Rocks black landscape rock
- Black Star is gray and turns to black landscape rock when wet.
- Basalt Rock
- Hardscape
- Xeriscape
- Desert Landscape
- Pool Landscaping
- Rock Flower Beds
- French Drain
- Yard Drainage
- Gravel Driveway
- Gravel Parking Lot Surface
- Driveway Border
- Landscape Edging
- Natural Walkway / Pathway
- Rock Garden
- Flower Bed Foundation Border
- Decorative Rock, and more.
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TGM landscape supply store has crushed black rocks for sale at the Houston sand and gravel yard. It is crushed blackstar gravel sold by the cubic yard in bulk. It can be used for landscape walkways or pathways, natural gravel patio extension, patio crushed granite base, and more. Black rocks will instantly modernize your landscape design. TGM also offers gravel delivery throughout Houston, and surrounding areas. Also, Texas Garden Materials offers gravel Houston landscaping services. Below are specs and several uses: Specs:
- Crushed Black Rocks
- Crushed Black Star Gravel
- Size 1/4 inch minus
- Gray Color and turns black when wet.
- Basalt rock
- Gravel Patio
- Gravel Walkway / Pathway
- Between patio stone joints or walkway stone joints.
- Crushed gravel base.
- Hardscape projects.
- Additional drainage and minerals to gardens and flower beds.
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Decomposed granite is a landscape gravel excellent for several backyard or front yard landscaping projects. At TGM, crushed granite is sold in bulk by the cubic yard. You may come by for pick-up or choose our delivery service option. We also offer crushed granite installation services. Specs:
- Decomposed Granite
- Crushed Gravel
- Landscape Gravel
- Size 1/4 inch minus
- Brown/Orange color
- Crushed Granite Patio
- Between patio stone joints
- Natural Walkways / Pathways
- Desert Landscape
- Crushed Granite Driveway
- Patio Base material and other hardscape projects.
- Additional drainage and minerals are needed for gardens and flower beds.
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Specs:
- Limestone Gravel - Washed
- Landscaping Rocks
- Size 3/4-inch
- Mostly White with a mixture of off white, gray, and brown mix.
- Gravel Patio
- Gravel Driveway
- Driveway Border
- Landscape Edging
- Gravel Walkway / Pathway
- Rock Garden
- Yard Drainage
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Specs:
- Washed Limestone Rock Gravel
- Landscaping Rocks
- Size 3/4-inch to 1.5- inch (this is a natural gravel, size may vary).
- The color is mostly white with a mixture of off white, gray, and brown mix.
- French Drain
- Yard Drainage
- Landscape Edging
- Home Foundation Border
- Gravel Walkway / Pathway
- Flower Bed Landscaping
- Rock Gardens
- Driveway borders
- Xeriscaping and more.
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St Augustine grass is the most popular grass for sale in Houston, TX. This sod forms a thick, carpet-like sod, crowding out most weeds and other grasses. At TGM, the grass is sold by the pallet and by the piece at the Houston landscape supply location. One pallet of grass covers 450 square feet. Also, we offer Houston sod delivery directly to your landscaping project. Not only do we deliver, but we also offer sod installation in Houston, Sugar Land, Katy, Rosenberg, Bellaire, TX, and surrounding areas. At TGM, we take pride in selling quality grass that is weed and disease-free. Specs:
- St Augustine Grass
- One pallet of sod covers ~ 450 square feet.
- Dark green grass with broad, flat blades.
- Thick, carpet-like surface.
- Capable of crowding out most weeds and other competing grasses.
- Perennial, robust grass
- Hardy grass
- Residential Sod Installation
- Commercial Sod Installation
- Church Lawns
- School Lawns
- Apartment Lawns
- Office Complex Lawns
- Park Lawns
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Specs:
- Lava Rock
- 1" - 2" size (this is a natural gravel; size may vary).
- Packaged in a Bulk Bag (Super Sack Bag) on a pallet.
- Landscaping Rocks
- Volcanic Rock
- Decorative Rock
- It covers ~200 square feet at 2 inches depth.
- One pallet weighs ~ 2 tons
- Lava rock for fire pit
- Driveway Border
- Landscape Edging
- Rock Garden
- Flower Bed Foundation Border
- Decorative Rock, and more.
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Sale!Specs:
- Double Shredded Hardwood Mulch
- All-natural forest material that is composted from a mix of native woods, leaves, and clippings.
- Double Shredded Hardwood Mulch
- Brown Mulch
- Front Yard Landscape
- Backyard Landscape
- Raised Garden Bed
- Flower Beds
- Garden Pots
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Specs:
- Black Mulch - Premium
- Lasting Decorative Mulch
- Double Shredded Mulch
- One cubic yard of mulch covers ~ 100 square ft at 2-inches in depth.
- Made from recycled tree trimmings - hardwood mulch.
- Color-enhanced using a carbon-based dye that is kid and pet-friendly.
- Mulching Flower Bed
- Raised Flower Beds
- Garden Pots
- Front yard Landscape
- Backyard Landscape
- Modern Landscape
- Instantly enhances your curb appeal.
- One yard of mulch covers ~100 square ft at 2-inches thick.
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Specs:
- Pine Bark Mulch
- Produced from bark fresh from trees
- Passed through screens and grinders
- Aged to break down into compost cultivating fertility and promoting healthy soil
- improve the pH for acid-loving plants
- Brown/Black
- Mulch entire backyard and front yard
- Garden Beds
- Mulch for potted plants - Garden Pot
- Tree Beds
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Specs:
- Mexican Beach Pebble
- ~ 3,800 lb/pallet
- Includes 1 and a half cubic yards in each pallet
- 1-inch to 2-inch size (this is a natural gravel, size may vary).
- Natural Beach Pebble
- Landscaping Rocks
- Decorative Gravel
- Unpolished Gray / Blue Color
- Rock Garden
- Garden Landscaping
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Edging / Flower Bed Edging
- Flower Bed Rocks
- Pool Landscaping
- Front Yard Landscaping, Backyard Landscaping
- Yard Drainage
- Driveway Border
- Walkway / Pathway
- Flower Bed Foundation Border
- Decorative Rock, and more.
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Specs:
- Mexican Beach Pebble Rainbow
- ~ 3,800 lb/pallet
- Includes 1 and a half cubic yards in each pallet
- 1-inch to 2-inch size (this is a natural rock, size may vary).
- Natural Beach Pebble
- Landscaping Rocks
- Decorative Gravel
- Unpolished Rainbow Pebbles
- Rock Garden
- Garden Landscaping
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Edging / Flower Bed Edging
- Flower Bed Rocks
- Pool Landscaping
- Front Yard Landscaping, Backyard Landscaping
- Yard Drainage
- Driveway Border
- Walkway / Pathway
- Flower Bed Foundation Border
- Decorative Rock, and more.
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TGM gravel yard has marble rock white for sale in bulk. Customers may come by for pick-up or may choose our delivery service option. Also, TGM offers marble rock installation services. Specs:
- Marble Rock
- Clean 1 inch - 3 inch diameter
- Landscaping Rocks
- White Marble
- Yard Drainage
- Landscaping Edging
- Rock Garden
- Landscape Accent
- Flower Bed Landscaping
- Home Foundation Border
- Walkway / Pathway
- Driveway Border
- Ponds
- Xeriscaping around trees and shrubs
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Texas Garden Materials offers bulk white marble rock for sale, available for pick-up or delivery. We also provide professional installation services to ensure a flawless finish for your landscape. Whether you need marble rock for DIY or a full-service solution, TGM has you covered. Specs:
- White Marble Rock
- Clean 2 inch - 4 inch diameter
- Landscaping Rocks
- White Marble
- Yard Drainage
- Landscaping Edging
- Rock Garden
- Landscape Accent
- Flower Bed Landscaping
- Home Foundation Border
- Walkway / Pathway
- Driveway Border
- Ponds
- Xeriscaping around trees and shrubs
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Playground Mulch Specs:
- Engineered Wood Fiber derived from oak varieties, hackberry, pecan, pine, elm, ash, and cedar.
- EWF does not contain recycled, painted, or chemically treated woods, including pallets.
- The majority of the wood fibers do not exceed 1 ½ inch in length and contain 10-20% wood fines to aide with compaction.
- Certified playground mulch through the International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA).
- Certified to ASTM- F2075-10a & ASTM- F1292-09, F1951-14 standards and tested by TUV SUD America.
- School Playground
- Church Playground
- Park Playground
- Apartment Complex Playground
- Daycare Playground
- Hotel Playground
- Home Owner Association (HOA) Playground
- Home Playground
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Texas Stepping Stone Autumn Mist is a beautiful sandstone paver. This stepping stone is a multi-brown color with hues of gray. Moreover, TGM has stepping stone pavers for sale by the pallet, half pallet, and piece. Indeed, customers may pick it up at the TGM Houston stone yard. Also, TGM offers a paver delivery service throughout Houston. Texas Garden Materials also offers paver installation services. Below are specs and several uses for Texas Stepping Stone: Specs:
- Texas Shaped Stepping Stones
- Sandstone
- Size - 24" x 24" x 1 1/4"
- Color - Autumn Mist
- Paving Stones
- Patio Pavers
- Landscape Pavers
- Walkway Pavers
- Decorative Stepping Stone
- Front Yard Landscaping
- Backyard Landscaping
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Crushed Granite is a landscaped gravel excellent for residential and commercial landscape construction projects. At TGM, crushed granite is sold in bulk by the cubic yard. You may come by for pick-up or choose our delivery service option. We also offer crushed granite installation services. Specs:
- Crushed Granite
- Crushed Gravel
- Landscape Gravel
- Size 5/8 inch
- Brown/Orange color
- Landscaping Edging
- Rock Garden
- Flower Bed Landscaping
- Home Foundation Border
- Walkway / Pathway
- Gravel Driveway
- Driveway Border
- Ponds
- Desert Landscape
- Patio Base material and other hardscape construction projects.
- Landscaping Projects: Enhances flower beds, borders, and garden paths
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TGM sand and gravel have river rock for sale in bulk by the cubic yard. Customers may come by for pick-up or may choose our delivery service option. Also, TGM offers river rock installation services. Specs:
- River Rock Gravel
- Clean 2” diameter (a natural gravel; size may vary).
- Landscaping Rocks
- Multi-brown color/tan
- French Drain
- Yard Drainage
- Landscaping Edging
- Rock Garden
- Flower Bed Landscaping
- Home Foundation Border
- Walkway / Pathway
- Gravel Driveway
- Driveway Border
- Ponds
- Xeriscaping around trees and shrubs
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Crushed concrete is a recycled concrete aggregate that is excellent for several residential and commercial hardscape and landscape projects. At TGM, crushed concrete is sold in bulk by the cubic yard. Indeed, customers may pick-up at the Houston location, or choose the aggregate delivery service option. Also, TGM offers crushed concrete installation services. Specs:
- Crushed Concrete
- Recycled Concrete Aggregate
- Landscape Gravel
- Size 1.5 inch minus
- Grayish/White
- Gravel Driveway
- Parking Lot Gravel Base
- Walkways / Pathways
- Hardscape & Landscape Projects
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Texas Stepping Stone Autumn Mist is a beautiful sandstone paver. This stepping stone is a multi-brown color with hues of gray. Moreover, TGM has stepping stone pavers for sale by the pallet, half pallet, and piece. Indeed, customers may pick it up at the TGM Houston stone yard. Also, TGM offers a paver delivery service throughout Houston. Texas Garden Materials also offers paver installation services. Below are specs and several uses for Texas Stepping Stone: Specs:
- Texas Shaped Stepping Stones
- Sandstone
- Size - 24" x 24" x 1 1/4"
- Color - Autumn Mist
- Paving Stones
- Patio Pavers
- Landscape Pavers
- Walkway Pavers
- Decorative Stepping Stone
- Front Yard Landscaping
- Backyard Landscaping
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Out of stockSpecs:
- Mexican Beach Pebble White
- 2-inch to 3-inch size (this is a natural rock; size may vary).
- ~ 3,800 lb/pallet
- This includes 1 and a half cubic yards
- Natural Beach Pebble
- Landscaping Rocks
- Decorative Gravel
- Unpolished White Pebbles
- Rock Garden
- Garden Landscaping
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Edging / Flower Bed Edging
- Flower Bed Rocks
- Pool Landscaping
- Front Yard Landscaping, Backyard Landscaping
- Yard Drainage
- Driveway Border
- Walkway / Pathway
- Flower Bed Foundation Border
- Decorative Rock, and more.
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Specs:
- Mexican Landscape Rocks Boulder
- ~10-inch size
- Smooth Texture
- Decorative Rock
- Color - Gray / White
- Every boulder is unique and is available in different sizes.
- Front Yard Landscaping
- Backyard Landscaping
- Flower Bed Landscaping Rocks
- Water Fountains
- Pool Accents
- Pool Waterfalls
- Mexican Landscape Rock Boulders are excellent for accents in modern landscape designs.
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Specs:
- Mexican Landscape Boulders
- Large Landscaping Boulder Rocks
- Decorative Rock
- Gray / White
- Every boulder is unique and is available in different sizes.
- Front Yard Landscaping
- Backyard Landscaping
- Flower Bed Landscaping Rocks
- Water Fountains
- Pool Accents
- Pool Waterfalls
- Mexican Moon Boulders can be used for accents in landscape designs.
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Plastic Permeable pavers are made from recycled plastic using an injection molding process. They are easy to install and designed for quick installation. Indeed, these permeable pavers are excellent for patio pavers, driveway pavers, grass pavers, pavers for gravel parking lot areas, or walkways. Most noteworthy, the pavers for sale are available for pickup or delivery. Also, TGM offers hardscape and land landscape services. Specs:
- Made From Recycled high-impact Plastic
- 87% Porosity Rating
- For use with Grass or Gravel
- Pressure Loop-to-peg Interlocking System
- Made in the USA
- Gravel Grid Driveway
- Parking Lot Gravel Base
- Walkway / Pathway
- Hardscape & Landscape Projects
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Specs:
- Moss Rock Boulders
- Landscape Rocks
- Basketball Size (this is a natural gravel, size may vary).
- Red/Brown
- Every boulder is unique and is available in different sizes.
- Moss Boulders can be used for accents in landscape designs.
- Landscape Edging / Flower Bed Edging
- Water Fountains
- Pool Accents
- Pool Waterfalls, and more.
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Specs:
- 2 Men Moss Rock Boulders
- Decorative Rock
- Red/Brown
- Every boulder is unique and is available in different sizes.
- Front Yard Landscaping
- Backyard Landscaping
- Flower Bed Landscaping Rocks
- Water Fountains
- Pool Accents
- Pool Waterfalls
- Moss Rock Boulders can be used for accents in landscape designs.
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Specs:
- Moss Rock Boulders - Large
- 1 Boulder Per Pallet
- 4000 lbs - 5000 lbs
- Decorative Rock
- Red/Brown
- Naturally occurring moss on their surfaces
- Every boulder is unique and is available in different sizes.
- Garden Accents
- Retaining Walls
- Water Features
- Flower Bed Landscaping Rocks
- Pathways and Edging
- Water Fountains
- Outdoor Seating
- Pool Waterfalls
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TGM sand and gravel have river rock for sale by the cubic yard in bulk. Customers may come by for pick-up or may choose our delivery service option. Also, TGM offers river rock installation services. Specs:
- River Rock
- Clean 3/4 inch - 1.5 inch diameter
- Landscaping Rocks
- Multi brown color/tan
- French Drain
- Yard Drainage
- Landscaping Edging
- Rock Garden
- Flower Bed Landscaping
- Home Foundation Border
- Walkway / Pathway
- Gravel Driveway
- Driveway Border
- Ponds
- Xeriscaping around trees and shrubs
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Bull Rock Gravel is one of our most popular landscaping rocks sold the TGM Houston rock yard. At TGM Bull Rock gravel for sale is sold loose. It is sold in bulk by the cubic yard. You may come by for pick-up or you may choose our delivery service option. Also, we offer bull rock installation services. Below are specs and several uses for Bull Rock Gravel: Specs:
- Bull Rock
- Landscaping Rocks
- Brown, Multi-Color
- 2"-5" diameter (this is a natural gravel, size may vary).
- French Drain
- Yard Drainage
- Landscape Edging
- Foundation Border
- Rock Gardens
- Driveway borders
- Xeriscaping and more.
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Spec:
- Turf Loam Soil Topsoil
- Screened with a few clay clumps.
- 60/40 blend of course sand and bio-solids soil mix.
- It is an ideal combination for topdressing existing lawns.
- Base and leveling soil mix for new sod installation.
- Fill in lawn areas with dips and holes.
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Specs:
- Concrete Pavers Square
- 24 inch x 24 inch x 2 inch thick
- Gray Natural Concrete Color
- Front Yard Landscaping
- Backyard Landscaping
- Walkways / Pathways
- Outdoor Patio
- Pool Decks
- Landscape Stepping Stones
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Specs:
- Patio 24x24 Concrete Pavers
- Pavestone
- Square Paver
- 24 inch x 24 inch x 2 inch thick in size
- Limestone White Color
- Front Yard Landscaping
- Backyard Landscaping
- Hardscape
- Paver Walkway or Pathway
- Side Yard
- Dog Run
- Patio Pavers
- Paving Stone
- Outdoor Patio
- Pool Decks
- Landscape Stepping Stones
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Specs:
- 12x24 Concrete Landscape Pavers
- Pavestone
- Rectangular Paver
- 12-inch x 24-inch x 2 inches thick in size
- Pewter Gray Color
- Front Yard Landscape Pavers
- Backyard Landscape Pavers
- Hardscape
- Paver Walkway or Pathway
- Side Yard
- Dog Run
- Patio Pavers
- Paving Stones
- Outdoor Patio
- Pool Decks
- Driveway Pavers
- Landscape Stepping Stones
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Specs:
- 12x24 Concrete Pavers
- Pavestone
- Rectangular Paver
- 12-inch x 24-inch x 2 inches thick in size
- Limestone White Color
- Front Yard Landscape Pavers
- Backyard Landscape Pavers
- Hardscape
- Paver Walkway or Pathway
- Side Yard
- Dog Run
- Patio Pavers
- Paving Stones
- Outdoor Patio
- Pool Decks
- Driveway Pavers
- Landscape Stepping Stones
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Specs:
- Concrete Pavers
- Pavestone
- Square Paver
- 20 inch x 20 inch x 2 inch thick in size
- Limestone White Color
- Front Yard Landscaping
- Backyard Landscaping
- Hardscape
- Paver Walkway or Pathway
- Patio Pavers
- Paving Stone
- Outdoor Patio
- Pool Decks
- Landscape Stepping Stones
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Specs:
- Concrete Pavers
- Pavestone
- Square Paver
- 20 inch x 20 inch x 2 inch thick in size
- Pewter Gray Natural Concrete Color
- Front Yard Landscaping
- Backyard Landscaping
- Hardscape
- Paver Walkway or Pathway
- Patio Pavers
- Paving Stone
- Outdoor Patio
- Pool Decks
- Landscape Stepping Stones
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Specs:
- Concrete Pavers
- Pavestone
- Square Paver
- 20 inch x 20 inch x 2 inch thick in size
- Brown Antique Color
- Front Yard Landscaping
- Backyard Landscaping
- Hardscape
- Paver Walkway or Pathway
- Patio Pavers
- Paving Stone
- Outdoor Patio
- Pool Decks
- Landscape Stepping Stones
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Flagstone Pavers Brown Oklahoma is the most purchased flagstone sold at the TGM Houston rock and stone yard. This flagstone is a multi brown color with hues of gray. TGM has flagstone pavers for sale by the pallet, half pallet, per pound, and piece. Customers may pick-up at the TGM Houston stone yard. Also, TGM offers a flagstone delivery service. Texas Garden Materials also offers flagstone installation services. Contact us at 832-409-1931 or inquire by email. Below are specs and several uses for Flagstone Pavers: Specs:
- Flagstone Pavers Brown
- Landscaping Rocks
- Fine-grained Sandstone.
- 1.5″-2″ thick Patio Flagstone
- One pallet covers ~220 Sq. Ft.
- Flagstone Patio
- Flagstone Walkway / Pathway
- Flagstone Stepping Stones
- Flower Bed Flagstone Landscape Edging
- Rock Garden
- Flagstone Outdoor Kitchens
- Flagstone Flooring
- Flagstone Pool Deck
- Flagstone Pool Coping
- Landscape Outdoor Water Fountain and more.
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Flagstone pavers grey is a modern color natural stone. At TGM, there are bulk flagstone pavers for sale by the pallet and by the piece. Indeed, customers may come by for pick-up, or you may choose our delivery service option. Also, we offer flagstone installation services. Below are specs and several uses for flagstone pavers: Specs:
- Flagstone Pavers Grey
- Natural Stone
- Patio Stones
- Landscaping Rocks
- Fine-grained Sandstone
- 1.5″-2″ thick Patio Flagstone
- One pallet covers ~220 sq. ft.
- Stacked Stone
- Flagstone Walkway / Pathway
- Flagstone Patio Pavers
- Flagstone Stepping Stones
- Stone Landscape Edging / Flower Bed Edging
- Rock Garden
- Flagstone Outdoor Kitchens
- Flagstone Flooring
- Flagstone Pool Deck
- Flagstone Pool Coping
- Landscape Outdoor Water Fountain and more.
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Specs:
- Bulk Bag / Super Sack
- Dimensions (Internal): 35 inches x 35 inches x 38 inches
- Material Capacity: Holds one cubic yard of materials
- Material: Uncoated Material GSM 170
- Design Features:
- Open Top with Flap and Ties
- Solid Bottom for Stability
- Lift Mechanism: Equipped with Four 10-inch Lift Straps
- Lift Label: SWL (Safe Working Load) 3000 pounds, SF (Safety Factor) 5:1
- Construction Sites
- Warehouse Operations
- Industrial Settings
- Agricultural Use
- Landscaping Projects
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Specs:
- Premium Garden Soil Mix Topsoil
- Consists of Bio Compost
- Humus
- Screened loam soil
- Very popular for raised garden bed.
- Flower Bed
- Vegetable Garden
- It provides exceptional nutrient retention as well as drainage for plants.