Bulk decorative rock delivered throughout Gig Harbor and Kitsap County. Pea gravel, round river rock, oversized round rock, natural boulders, and Columbia Granite and St. Helens rockery.
Decorative rock is the visible material in your landscape: the rounded river stone in a dry creek bed, the pea gravel under a bench, the rockery boulders along a slope. Unlike crushed rock (engineered for compaction or drainage), decorative rock is chosen for appearance, scale, and how the color reads against your soil and plants. This page covers what we deliver in Gig Harbor, current per-yard pricing, and how to pick the right rock for your project.
Gig Harbor Service Area
We deliver decorative rock throughout Gig Harbor (zip codes 98329, 98332, 98335, 98349) and adjacent Kitsap and Pierce County communities:
- Gig Harbor: Downtown, Crescent Valley, Rosedale, Canterwood, Harborview
- Artondale, Wauna, Fox Island (98335, 98333)
- Purdy and the Key Peninsula (98349)
- Olalla and the Burley-Olalla corridor (98359)
- Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale, and Poulsbo
Our yard at 11612 WA-302 in Gig Harbor is centrally located. Most weekday orders deliver same day or next day. Larger rockery (2-man and 3-man) may require a flatbed and additional lead time.
To check delivery for your address: visit harborsoils.com or call 253-857-5125.
Decorative Rock Products We Deliver
Pricing is current per-yard pickup pricing. Delivery fees are added based on distance and load weight.
Round and pea gravel
- Pea Gravel · $30.99 / yard. 3/8 inch rounded stone. The classic choice for pathways, dog-run surfaces, ground cover under benches and grills, and decorative borders. Compacts loosely (you'll feel it underfoot).
- 7/8" Round Drain Rock · $31.99 / yard. Mid-size rounded stone. Excellent visual fit for drainage trenches, dry creek beds, and decorative drainage layers in modern landscaping.
- 1-1/2" Round Drain Rock · $30.99 / yard. Larger rounded stone. Use as primary fill in dry creek beds, swales, and visible drainage features.
- Oversized Round Rock · $56.99 / yard. The big rounded stones, 4 inches and up. Used as accent placement in dry creeks, around water features, and as visual stops in larger rock plantings.
Boulders
- Natural Boulders · $91.99 / yard. Mixed natural stone, sized for landscape accent placement. Use as garden focal points, slope stabilization with visual appeal, or as informal seating-height stones.
Columbia Granite rockery
Granite-family stone with a blended gray and tan appearance. Sourced from the Columbia River basin. Excellent fit for natural-style rockery walls and slope stabilization with a softer color palette than basalt.
- Columbia Granite 1-Man Rockery · $83.99 / yard. ~200 lb stones. Walls under 4 feet (no permit needed in most of Kitsap), garden borders.
- Columbia Granite 2-4 Man Rockery · $83.99 / yard. ~600 to 1,500 lb stones. Larger walls (engineering may be required over 4 feet), erosion control on slopes.
- Columbia Granite Flats Rockery · $83.99 / yard. Flatter, plate-like stones. Stepping stones, dry-stack walls, water-feature edging.
St. Helens rockery (basalt)
Volcanic basalt from the Mount St. Helens region. Darker charcoal-gray uniform color. The bolder, more dramatic option vs. Columbia Granite.
- St. Helens 1-Man Rockery · $107.99 / yard.
- St. Helens 2-Man Rockery · $107.99 / yard.
- St. Helens 3-Man Rockery · $107.99 / yard. ~1,200 lb stones for serious wall and erosion projects.
Browse the full rockery collection at harborsoils.com.
Common Gig Harbor Decorative Rock Projects
Dry Creek Beds
A dry creek bed handles surface runoff while looking like a natural feature. The standard buildup: dig a shallow swale, line with non-woven fabric, fill with 1-1/2 round drain rock as primary fill, then place oversized round rock and a few natural boulders as visual accents. Plant native sword fern and salal at the edges.
Pea Gravel Pathways
For a 3-foot wide path at 2 inches deep, you'll need roughly 1 yard of pea gravel per 65 linear feet. Edge with steel, cedar, or stone. Optional: a base of 5/8 minus compacted underneath for stability if the path crosses soft soil.
Rockery Walls
Walls under 4 feet do not require a permit in most of unincorporated Kitsap County. Use 1-man stones, set on a compacted 3/4 minus base, and lean each course slightly back into the slope. Backfill with 3/4 clean for drainage. See our rockery rock guide and retaining wall rocks guide for full procedures.
Garden Focal Points
A single 2-man or 3-man boulder placed thoughtfully in a garden bed acts as a year-round visual anchor. The trick: bury one-third of the boulder so it looks naturally settled, not dropped on top. Plant low-growing perennials around the base.
Decorative Borders and Mulch Beds
Edge ornamental beds with Columbia Granite flats for a natural look, or use pea gravel as a 4-inch border strip between lawn and bed to reduce mowing edge work.
How to Pick the Right Decorative Rock
- Match the color to existing materials. If your home has cool gray tones, St. Helens basalt fits naturally. Warmer brown and tan tones lean toward Columbia Granite or natural boulders.
- Match the scale to the space. Pea gravel disappears in a large yard. 4-inch round rock disappears against 3-man boulders. The visual unit you choose should be proportional.
- Round vs. angular. Round (river-tumbled) reads softer and more natural. Angular (crushed or quarried) reads more architectural and intentional.
- Check coverage rates. Decorative stone weighs 1.2 to 1.5 tons per yard. One yard at 2 inches deep covers roughly 162 sq ft.
How Much Decorative Rock Do You Need?
Formula: Length (ft) × Width (ft) × Depth (in) ÷ 324 = Cubic yards needed
| Project | Area | Depth | Yards Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pea gravel pathway | 3 ft × 65 ft | 2 in | 1.2 yards |
| Dry creek bed | 3 ft × 30 ft | 4 in | 1.1 yards |
| Decorative ground cover | 500 sq ft | 2 in | 3 yards |
| Garden border (4" wide) | 100 ft × 0.33 ft | 3 in | 0.3 yards |
| Rockery wall (1-man, 30 ft × 3 ft) | ~90 sq ft face | — | ~5 to 7 yards |
Decorative Rock Delivery: How It Works
- Pick the product and quantity. Use the table above or call us with your project specs.
- Place the order. Visit harborsoils.com/collections/rockery-rocks or call 253-857-5125.
- Confirm access. For rockery and large round stone, the truck needs hard standing to dump. Soft ground risks rutting and stuck trucks.
- We deliver and dump. Standard delivery is dump-only. For larger rockery jobs we'll coordinate flatbed loads.
- Placement is on you (or your landscaper). We don't place individual stones. For large boulder placement, plan on a skid-steer or excavator on site.
For the full delivery walk-through, see our pillar guide: Bulk Material Delivery: What to Expect & How to Order.
Contractor & Commercial Orders
Landscape contractors and erosion-control crews working Gig Harbor and Kitsap County can order:
- Volume pricing for 10+ yard orders
- Multi-load coordination for rockery wall projects
- Mixed-product loads (rockery + base rock + drainage rock) where weight permits
- Recurring delivery scheduling for active sites
Reach the office at 253-857-5125 or [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does decorative rock cost per yard in Gig Harbor?
Per-yard pickup pricing at Harbor Soils currently runs $30.99 for pea gravel, $30.99 for 1-1/2 round drain rock, $31.99 for 7/8 round drain rock, $56.99 for oversized round rock, $91.99 for natural boulders, and $83.99 for Columbia Granite rockery. St. Helens rockery is $107.99 per yard.
What is the difference between pea gravel and river rock?
Pea gravel is small (3/8 inch) rounded stone that compacts loosely: best for pathways and ground cover. River rock is the broader category of larger rounded stones, typically 1 to 4 inches, used in dry creek beds and visible drainage layers.
How much pea gravel do I need for a path?
For a typical 3-foot wide path at 2 inches deep, plan on roughly 1 cubic yard per 65 linear feet. Order 10 percent extra for settling.
What is the difference between Columbia Granite and St. Helens rockery?
Columbia Granite is granite-family rock with a blended gray and tan appearance. St. Helens rockery is volcanic basalt with a darker, more uniform charcoal-gray appearance. Both come in 1-man (200 lb), 2-man (~600 lb), and 3-man (~1,200 lb) sizing.
Do you deliver decorative rock to Port Orchard, Bremerton, and Silverdale?
Yes. Harbor Soils delivers decorative rock and rockery throughout Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Olalla, Purdy, Fox Island, and Key Peninsula.
Will the truck place individual rockery rocks?
Standard delivery is dump-only. For rockery placement we can refer you to local Gig Harbor and Kitsap landscapers who handle individual rock placement and wall building.
Order Decorative Rock for Your Gig Harbor Project
Visit harborsoils.com/collections/rockery-rocks to browse current products and pricing, or call 253-857-5125 to talk through your project.
Harbor Soils
11612 WA-302, Gig Harbor, WA 98329
253-857-5125 · [email protected]
More Gig Harbor & Kitsap Resources
- Rockery Rock Sizes Guide
- Retaining Wall Rocks Guide
- Decorative Rock Landscaping Ideas
- River Rock Landscaping Ideas
- Pea Gravel Landscaping Ideas
- Landscape Gravel Types Guide
- Crushed Rock Delivery in Gig Harbor
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