Rainbow Pebbles

Rainbow pebbles add a warm, bright touch to a garden. They are small tumbled pebbles, 2 1/2 to 5 inches, with a white base crossed by ribbons of orange, yellow and gold. The tumbling makes them smooth and rounded. Their light color stands out against dark mulch, green groundcover and dark stone, so they are great for drawing the eye to a border, a dry creek bed or the edge of a fountain.

White with warm ribbons

Each pebble is white with bands of orange, yellow and gold. The mix of warm tones looks cheerful in sun.

Wet, the ribbons get brighter. A quick spray from the hose shows you the full color.

Because they are tumbled, the pebbles are smooth to the touch. The rounded shapes also roll into place and settle well in a creek bed.

Where they look best

Use them to line a dry creek bed, edge a path, or ring a tree. They make a nice contrast next to black polished pebbles.

They also brighten the base of a fountain or water feature. See more cobbles and pebbles.

Laying pebbles

Put down landscape fabric and a neat edge, then spread the pebbles one or two layers deep.

Measure the area before you visit. Staff can help you figure out how much you need, and quotes are by phone or at the yard.

On a slope, set a few larger cobbles first to hold the pebbles in place. For a pot or planter, a single layer across the soil is enough to show off the colors.

Popular uses

• Dry creek beds
• Path edging
• Tree rings
• Fountain bases
• Contrast borders