--- title: Moss Rock Boulders for Sale in Sacramento | Mid Valley Rock url: https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/moss-rock/ business: Mid Valley Rock phone: (916) 363-4239 address: 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-4:00, Sat 7:30-3:00, Sun closed --- - [Home](https://midvalleyrock.com/) - [Stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/) - [Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/boulders/) - Moss Rock # Moss Rock boulders Moss Rock boulders for sale in Sacramento: Moss Rock is California field stone, a brown surface rock that comes with lichen and moss already growing on it, used for natural boulder gardens, borders and dry-stacked walls. Every piece arrives with its own moss and lichen, so choose yours in person at Mid Valley Rock after calling to confirm stock. Moss Rock Colors vary by pallet and wet vs dry. See it in the yard. Moss Rock gives a new yard an old look on day one. It is gathered from the surface of the ground rather than blasted from a quarry, so each boulder arrives carrying patches of lichen and moss. Homeowners use it to make a planting bed look settled. Landscapers use it for walls and borders that blend into oaks and native plants. Come walk the pallets and pick the faces you like. ## What makes it field stone Field stone is rock gathered from the surface of the ground instead of quarried. Moss Rock is brown, with lichens and moss. The lichen and moss are part of the product. They grow slowly, so a boulder that already carries them brings instant age to a garden. Turn each rock in the yard to find the best face before it goes on the truck. ## Where Moss Rock works best It suits natural and native plant gardens, dry creek beds, slopes and borders along paths. A few large pieces placed with a good face forward can anchor a whole bed. Smaller pieces can be dry-stacked into low walls and edging. See more layouts on our [boulder landscaping](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/boulder-landscaping/) page. ## Keeping the moss alive Moss and lichen like shade and some moisture. Set the mossy face away from the hottest afternoon sun if you want to keep it, and avoid pressure-washing or sealing it. Boulders are sold by weight, so bring rough sizes and counts and staff will quote by phone or at the yard. For very large pieces, ask about a referral to a crane placement company. ## Popular uses - Natural boulder gardens - Dry creek beds - Low dry-stacked walls - Bed borders and edging - Slopes and hillside accents ### Is it in the yard today? Stock changes with the quarries. Ask us and we will check what is on hand for Moss Rock. [Is it in the yard today?](https://midvalleyrock.com/contact/?stone=Moss%20Rock#quote) ### At a glance - **Category:** Boulders - **Sold by:** Weight, on pallets - **Pricing:** Call for today’s price - **Stock:** Changes often. Ask before you drive over - **Delivery:** Flatbed + forklift, Mon-Sat ### Good to know - Mark which face should point out before the rock is set, since the mossy side is the show side. - Bury the bottom third of each boulder so it looks like it grew there. - Skip the pressure washer and sealer on mossy stone. ### Keep reading - [Boulder sizes and weights](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/boulder-sizes-and-weights/) - [Boulder landscaping](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/boulder-landscaping/) - [Ponds & water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/water-features/) - [Water-wise yards](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/drought-tolerant-landscaping/) ### Visit or call - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed 5300 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95827 Arrive 45 minutes before closing so we have time to help. [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239) ## Pairs well with Moss Rock - [Arizona Moss Black Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/arizona-moss-black/) - [Lompoc Boulder Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lompoc-boulder/) - [Lava: Black Lichen Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-black-lichen-lava/) - [Waterwash Coping Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/waterwash-coping/) ## Moss Rock questions Still unsure? Call the yard at [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239). We are happy to talk it through. ### Will the moss on Moss Rock survive in Sacramento? It does best in partial shade with some moisture. In full hot sun the moss may dry and fade, though the brown field stone look remains. ### What sizes do boulders come in? Boulders in general run from about 6 to 8 inches, around 30 pounds, up to roughly 4 by 4 feet and about 4,000 pounds. Ask what Moss Rock sizes are in the yard today. ### Can Moss Rock be used for a wall? Yes. Smaller, flatter pieces stack into low garden walls and edging with a natural, rustic look. ## More boulders - [Sydney Peak Boulders / Flagstone / Tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/sydney-peak/) - [Tufa Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/tufa/) - [Arizona Sandstone Boulders Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/arizona-sandstone-boulders/) - [Lava: Red Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-red-lava/) - [Petrified Wood Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/petrified-wood/) - [Lava: Lace Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-lace-lava/) - [Lava: Planter Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-planter-lava/) - [Lava: Golden Lace Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-golden-lace-lava/) - [Sculpture Stone Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/sculpture-stone/) - [Rainbow Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/rainbow/) [All boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/boulders/) ## Come see the stone in person Walk the yard with us, bring your measurements and a photo of your house, and we will help you pick stone that fits the project and the budget. 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mid+Valley+Rock&query_place_id=ChIJhQvD0VfCmoARcSXoEbY0WSc) - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed