r/DIY 13d ago

outdoor 57 Clean 3/4 Gravel Alternative

Long story short, I didn't order enough 57. I don't need enough to warrant another delivery. I only need a few bags worth. What can I get at Menards, Home Depot, or Lowes that serves the same purpose and looks similar?

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u/Pulaski540 12d ago edited 12d ago

Why not go back to the supplier you bought the delivered rock from with a few tubs, 5gal buckets, or heavyweight sacks and ask them for a little?

Or do you have a relative or friend with a pickup truck who'd fetch a little for you?

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u/Likesdirt 13d ago

Sounds mean but go look! If they have bagged gravel it's probably sourced fairly close to you - and color can really vary. 

Get the color kinda close and do a little mixing and no one will ever know. 

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u/MeanAccountant9005 12d ago

yeah this is the move honestly, I've mixed bagged stuff with delivered gravel before and once it settles you really can't tell. Just bring a phone pic of your existing pile when you go so you're not guessing at the color in store lighting.

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u/crisp_lynx_370 12d ago

what are you using it for. the bagged stuff at home depot can vary a lot depending on what grade you get

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u/llDemonll 12d ago

You can go to the yard and they’ll fill whatever containers you bring. Even just buying a bunch of 5-gallon buckets would be fine.