The timeless quality of rock can be contrasted with the fluid quality of sand – to express both the permanence and changeability of the world. Sand in the rock garden creates simplicity and serenity. Usually the sand, symbolizing the empty mind, is raked in swirls, resembling the way water edges stones and islands.
The swirls can impart a feeling of raging or gentle lapping water, depending on their design. The sand also symbolizes the ocean around the island of Japan while the rocks placed in the garden, represent Japan itself. Spontaneity and experimentation are the key. The Zen garden is after all a launching pad – a place to take off from and come back to.
This small limestone gravel with beautiful cream hues ranges in size from 1/16″ – 1/8″ of an inch. We sell it by the TON at our stockyard and on Amazon Marketplace. Fine gravel is used in Zen Gardens, rather than sand, because it is less disturbed by rain and wind. The act of raking the sand into a pattern representing waves or rippling water invites peaceful meditation as well as aesthetic function.
We also sell our Zen Sand on Amazon Marketplace in a 1/2 cubic foot priority mail large box delivered to you, follow this link.
Acme Sand & Gravel
7777 E 22nd Street Building 3
Tucson, Arizona 85710-6434
(520) 296-6231
Store hours:
Monday – Friday 7:00 – 4:00
Saturday – 7:00 – 2:00
* Please arrive 10 minutes before closing, to allow for weighing and loading time.
** Because of all the types, sizes and weight of our products, please purchase wisely. If you’re not exactly sure of the specific product you want, bring a sample of your material to compare that colors and sizes match. We do not offer refunds or returns on bulk materials.