Crushed Limestone vs Jersey Shore Gravel

Crushed Limestone

Crushed sedimentary rock with a pale gray to white color. Compacts well and provides good drainage. Limestone is a popular choice in the Midwest and South where it's quarried locally, keeping costs low.

Jersey Shore Gravel

Jersey Shore gravel is a naturally rounded, multicolored stone originating from river deposits in the northeastern United States. Its smooth texture and varied coloration make it a popular decorative gravel.

Crushed Limestone

• ✓ Driveways
• ✓ Pathways
• ✓ Base material
• ✓ Garden beds
• ✓ Parking pads
• ✓ Erosion control

Jersey Shore Gravel

• ✓ Landscaping
• ✓ Garden beds
• ✓ Decorative ground cover
• ✓ Walkways

Crushed Limestone

• + Compacts into a firm, stable surface
• + Light color brightens landscapes
• + Good drainage properties
• + Affordable in limestone-rich regions
• + Natural weed suppression when compacted

• − Can become muddy when wet (stone dust)
• − Limited color options
• − May raise soil pH over time
• − Dusty in dry conditions
• − Not available everywhere

Jersey Shore Gravel

• + Attractive multicolor appearance
• + Smooth texture
• + Low maintenance

• − Does not compact
• − Can shift under foot traffic
• − Higher cost than standard gravel

Crushed Limestone

Available from fine limestone screenings up to 3-inch chunks. Most common sizes are 3/4" and 1.5". Color ranges from pale gray to off-white, sometimes with a slight yellow tint. Compacted limestone screenings create a smooth, almost concrete-like surface.

Jersey Shore Gravel

Typically available in 3/8" to 1.5" sizes. Colors include tan, brown, gray, and red tones.