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Posted by JennyDC Zone 7 DC (My Page) on Tue, Jul 19, 05 at 17:58
| Hi, everyone! I am trying to find a source in the DC area for river stones to use for a path in our new Japanese-influenced garden. I would like those black, smooth, slightly polished-looking stones you see in books on the subject. Does anyone know of a place where I can get them? (Struck out at Behnke's in College Park, and am thinking that it will probably be somewhere that specializes in stone products.)
Thanks in advance!
Jenny |
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RE: River Stones in DC?
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| The smallish black pebbles/cobbles are usually called "Mexican Beach Pebbles." Is that what you're looking for? They used to be available at many places outside the DC area, but I haven't seen them for sale for years now. I'd start by trying Luck Stone. |
RE: River Stones in DC?
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| Yes, they are from Mexico. I believe I saw them either at Betty's Azalea Ranch or Merrifield. I bought my from a vendor outside of Atlanta who sells granite Japanese lanterns. |
RE: River Stones in DC?
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| Did you ever find the source you were looking for? |
RE: River Stones in DC?
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| Hi, there! Yes, actually, I did -- I found them at Irwin Stone in Rockville, and I bought them there a few weeks ago. (Actually, we need to go back and get a few more bags.) They call them Mexican Beach Pebbles. Here's their web site, they also have a branch in Frederick: http://www.irwinstone.com/ When I was there, they only had the plain version, not the resin coated. But they are very nice, and come in several different sizes. (Don't buy them all up, I still need some! ;) ) Jenny |
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