Painted Desert
Painted Desert is a multi-toned decorative rock blending warm pinks, reds, tans, and mauves. Contractors use it for feature areas, borders, and xeriscape designs where a vibrant, varied color palette is specified. The natural color variation means each truckload presents slightly differently, giving a true quarried look.
Density: ~1.30 t/yd³
Density: ~1.30 t/yd³
Category: Decorative
Common Uses: Desert landscaping, Feature areas, Borders, Xeriscape
Load Limits: 17 ton max per truck · no minimum order
Available Sizes: 1/2" Screened, 1" Screened, Rip Rap Small, Rip Rap Medium, Rip Rap Large, Boulder, 1/4", 1/2", 1", 3"
Related guides
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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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