--- title: Waterwash Blue Boulders in Sacramento | Mid Valley Rock url: https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/waterwash-blue/ 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/) - Waterwash Blue # Waterwash Blue boulders Waterwash Blue is a blue rock that has been smoothed and rounded by water, sold as boulders. Visit Mid Valley Rock at 5300 Excelsior Road in Sacramento to pick yours, and call (916) 363-4239 first to check stock. Waterwash Blue Colors vary by pallet and wet vs dry. See it in the yard. Water did the shaping on these boulders. Waterwash Blue is a blue rock, smoothed and rounded until the hard edges are gone. That gives it a calm, settled look, as if it has always been part of the landscape. Blue rock is a cool counterpoint to warm flagstone and green plants. Boulders are best chosen in person, so plan a visit and walk the yard with the staff. ## Blue rock, shaped by water The rounded form and smooth skin come from water. The blue color cools down a planting bed and stands out against bark, soil and tan stone. Each boulder has its own outline. Look at a few from all sides and choose the face you want to show. ## Where rounded boulders belong [Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/boulders/) are used for focal accents, walls, waterfalls and around pools and ponds. Water-smoothed rock looks especially natural along a dry creek bed or pond edge. Tell staff the setting. They enjoy hearing about the project and can suggest sizes and groupings. Our [boulder landscaping ideas](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/boulder-landscaping/) page has more. ## Sizes, weight and placement Boulders at the yard range from small pieces you can carry to large ones that need equipment. The guide to [boulder sizes and weights](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/boulder-sizes-and-weights/) helps you plan. Boulders are sold by weight. Ask about [delivery](https://midvalleyrock.com/delivery/), dolly rental, and a referral to a crane placement company for the largest pieces. ## Popular uses - Dry creek beds - Pond and pool surrounds - Focal accents in planting beds - Waterfall settings - Entry and corner groupings ### Is it in the yard today? Stock changes with the quarries. Ask us and we will check what is on hand for Waterwash Blue. [Is it in the yard today?](https://midvalleyrock.com/contact/?stone=Waterwash%20Blue#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 - Group boulders in threes, with one clearly larger than the others. - Set each boulder a few inches into the ground so it looks natural. - Wet the rock at the yard to see the blue at its strongest. ### 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 Waterwash Blue - [Bluestone: Blue Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/bluestone-blue/) - [Bluestone: Full Range Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/bluestone-full-range/) - [San Pablo Blue Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/san-pablo-blue/) - [Mexican Pebbles Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/mexican-pebbles/) ## Waterwash Blue questions Still unsure? Call the yard at [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239). We are happy to talk it through. ### What is Waterwash Blue? It is a blue rock smoothed and rounded by water, sold as boulders. ### Can I choose my own boulders? Yes. Come to the yard and pick the ones you like. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before closing so staff have time to help. ### How do I move a large boulder? Ask about delivery and dolly rental. For large boulders, the yard can refer you to a crane placement company. ## More boulders - [Sydney Peak Boulders / Flagstone / Tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/sydney-peak/) - [Moss Rock Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/moss-rock/) - [Tufa Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/tufa/) - [Lompoc Boulder Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lompoc-boulder/) - [Arizona Sandstone Boulders Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/arizona-sandstone-boulders/) - [Lava: Black Lichen Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-black-lichen-lava/) - [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/) [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