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Decomposed granite · Leander, TX ·

Decomposed granite paths in Leander: install and maintenance

Decomposed granite gives a natural, Hill Country look for paths and patios around Leander, and it firms up when compacted.

Install

Excavate 3–4 inches, add edging, then lay DG in 1–2 inch lifts. Mist each lift and compact it before adding the next.

Keep it in good shape

Slope paths slightly so water runs off instead of washing fines away. Rake and re-compact soft spots once a year.

How to work out how many tons you need

Multiply length × width in feet by depth in inches, then divide by 324 to get cubic yards. Most gravel, base and sand weigh roughly 1.3–1.5 tons per cubic yard; soil and mulch are lighter. Our materials calculator does the math with the real density of each material and rounds up to the order minimum, so you don't come up short on delivery day.

Truck access in Leander

A loaded dump truck needs about 12 feet of width and 14 feet of overhead clearance to reach the drop spot. Watch for low oak limbs, soft lawns after rain, septic fields and irrigation lines. Add a note to your order with gate codes or where you want the pile, and the driver will follow it.

Get it delivered in Leander

See current per-ton prices and book a delivery window.

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