A top pick for SNWA xeriscape rebates. Up to $5/sq ft from SNWA, plus $2/sq ft in LVVWD add-ons for a combined $7/sq ft. Vegas Gold and Grey DG sourced straight from Nevada quarries. Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, HOA-friendly.
Decomposed granite, DG for short, is naturally weathered granite broken down into sand-sized crusher fines. It compacts firm enough to walk on, but stays permeable so water sinks instead of pooling. Vegas homeowners reach for it because it fits the desert look, needs almost no care, and qualifies for water conservation rebates.
DG vs. Chat: DG is ultra-fine and packs tight. Chat is coarser, more angular, and drains faster. Both work for xeriscape. Pros sometimes layer chat under DG for better infiltration in clay spots. We stock both. Pick what fits your job, or combine them.
Four products to choose from. All sourced direct from Nevada quarries. No dyes, no imports.
Warm reddish-terracotta, salmon-tan tones
Cool neutral grey
Angular, porous red-brown stone
Earthy brown angular chat
Mulch decomposes in Vegas heat. Grass needs 60+ gallons a day per 1,000 sq ft. Artificial turf hits 160°F in summer. DG was made for this climate. It compacts firm, drains fast, reflects less heat than asphalt, and carries SNWA's stamp for rebate projects.
The pathway pictured here is what your yard looks like a week after install, once the plate compactor has done its work.
| Material Type | Tons / 100 sq ft (2") | Tons / 100 sq ft (3") | Coverage / Ton (2") | Coverage / Ton (3") |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegas Gold DG | 0.8 tons | 1.3 tons | 120 sq ft | 80 sq ft |
| Grey DG | 0.8 tons | 1.3 tons | 120 sq ft | 80 sq ft |
| Red Chat (1/4 in) | 0.8 tons | 1.3 tons | 120 sq ft | 80 sq ft |
| Brown Chat | 0.8 tons | 1.3 tons | 120 sq ft | 80 sq ft |
Pro tip: Most xeriscape designs use 2-3 inches of DG for best compaction and appearance. Layer 1 inch of chat below DG for drainage in clay soils. Use our Material Calculator for exact estimates.
Ripping out your lawn for DG xeriscape? You qualify for up to $5/sq ft from SNWA, plus $2/sq ft in LVVWD add-ons ($7/sq ft combined). Nevada law requires commercial and HOA decorative grass to be removed by the end of 2027. Residential incentives are likely to narrow after the deadline pressure lifts.
Requirements: pre-conversion site visit, 50% living plant coverage at maturity, efficient drip irrigation, permanent conservation easement. We handle the material side and can point you to approved plant lists and irrigation installers.
The foundation of water-wise landscaping. Combine with SNWA-approved plants and drip irrigation for full rebate qualification.
DG compacts naturally into a firm walking surface. No weeds, no dust once it settles.
Chat under DG improves water infiltration in clay-heavy soils. Standard trick for HOA-reviewed yards.
DG meets HOA xeroscaping requirements and counts as drought-tolerant groundcover.
Contractors use DG for large-scale xeriscape conversions. Bulk pricing and staged delivery on request.
Fine crusher fines pack comfortably and don't hold odor like mulch. Great for runs and low-traffic play zones.
DG is a graded aggregate. Coarser granite particles locked together with the fine crusher dust that coats them. When you screed it to depth and run a plate compactor over it twice, the fines fill every void between the coarse bits. The result is a firm, rollable surface that still drains. Mulch, bark, and rubber don't have that mechanical structure. They stay loose forever.
That's why DG paths don't shift underfoot, why dogs don't dig through it, and why your SNWA inspector will sign off on a compacted bed but not on a loose one.
The same material pulls double duty on the construction side. Contractors call it crusher run, chat base, or just chat. It's the compacted base layer under paver patios, shed foundations, garden paths, flagstone sets, and low-traffic walkways. The fines lock the aggregate together, so once it's screeded and compacted, it behaves like a stable subgrade.
If you're building a paver patio or setting a shed pad, the same Vegas Gold DG or Grey DG that fits a xeriscape yard will work as your base. Same material, different job. Get a quote or call (702) 597-1010 and tell us what you're building.
From Spanish-contemporary front yards to modern grey-DG installs, these are the looks landscapers are building this season.
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