Desert Jade
Desert Jade is a distinctive green-tinted decorative rock quarried in Arizona. Contractors use it for xeriscape accent areas, borders, and commercial landscape features where an unusual color palette is specified. The green tone pairs well with desert succulents and adds strong visual contrast against tan or brown primary rock. Available in 1/2" and 1" Screened.
Density: ~1.35 t/yd³
Density: ~1.35 t/yd³
Category: Decorative
Common Uses: Xeriscape, Accent beds, Garden borders
Load Limits: 17 ton max per truck · no minimum order
Available Sizes: 1/4" Minus, 1/2" Screened, 1" Screened, Rip Rap 1" to 5", Rip Rap 3" to 8"
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Phoenix Contractor's Guide
The full playbook — quarry routing, load sizing, base specs, delivery timing.
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Screened vs Minus vs Washed
The three ways crushed rock gets processed — and why it matters for your job.
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How Much DG Do I Need?
Coverage math for decomposed granite and similar fine aggregates.
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Wet vs Dry Aggregate
Why the same load weighs different amounts — and what it means for your order.
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Delivery Prep Checklist
The 1-page site-prep sheet that prevents most failed deliveries.
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Failed-Delivery Policy
How the $250 fee actually works, when it's reduced, and the math on a missed delivery.
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