Crushed Granite / Limestone / Trap Rock

When used as railroad ballast, crushed or decomposed granite or limestone are strong enough to provide track stability, drainage, and support of large loads carried by railroad cars. It also deters the growth of vegetation. It makes a perfect ground cover for a long lasting garden path and is environmentally safe.  Ballast is produced from natural deposits of granite, trap rock, or limestone.

Common uses for crushed granite include walkways, driveways, patios or even as a mulch. It can also be mixed into your landscaping mixture to help with soil aeration.

Granite comes in several sizes: