river rocks

Smooth creek stones

River rocks are smooth, rounded stones shaped by flowing water over time.

Found along riverbeds and shorelines, they're used in landscaping, garden borders, and decorative arrangements.

Their polished appearance comes from years of tumbling against other stones: We lined the walkway with river rocks.

Also called river stones.

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stream · stones · polished · rounded · tumbled · gray · wet · skipping · current · water · mossy · cold · granite · worn · stacked · stone stacking · cairn · zen

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Opposites
geological origin/processing

river rockscrushed stone

Mechanically broken rock fragments

dressed stone · aggregate · flagstone

shape/texture

river rockscrushed stone

Mechanically broken rock fragments

lava rock · slag · riprap · scoria · rubble

material type in landscaping

river rockswood chips

Fragmented lumber pieces

rubber mulch · artificial turf · pea gravel · bark mulch · concrete pavers

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G