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Drain Rock vs River Rock
Drain rock does the work. River rock covers it up. Most jobs use both.
Different jobs
Drain rock is washed and angular. Its job is to flow water. River rock is smooth and rounded — its job is to look good.
Use both
On a dry creek bed drainage feature, drain rock forms the working core beneath fabric, and river rock is the visible top course.
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