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Best Decorative Rock for Front Yards
Five decorative rocks that dominate California front yards — and how to pick between them.
The right decorative rock ties a front yard together. The wrong one fights the house every day.
The short list
| Rock | Best for |
|---|---|
| Mexican beach pebble | Modern homes, black-and-green palettes. |
| California Gold DG | Mediterranean, Craftsman, ranch. |
| River rock 1"–3" | Dry creek beds, accent groupings. |
| Salt-and-pepper crushed granite | Contemporary desert-modern. |
| Baja Cresta / rainbow rock | Craftsman, rustic, cabin. |
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