Stone Bark

Stone Bark is a new very lightweight stone.

It is most commonly seen in berms and surrounding small trees.

The small pieces with earth tone colors give stone bark it unique look from up close as well as from far away.

Laying down landscape fabric is recommended before installing stone products to add extra protection from weeds.

It is not recommended to apply Stone Bark in areas with heavy water flow.

Weight- Approximately 1000-1200lbs per yard

Product Longevity +++++

Color Longevity +++++

Wind Resistance +++

Weed Control +++

Soil Moisture Retention ++++

Ease of Change +

Mexican Beach Pebbles

Mexican Beach Pebbles have increased in popularity over the past few years.

They are very popular in decorative ponds/streams. The blue/gray color as smooth and round  texture are consistent through the product. They are also now available in both a 1″-2″ and a 2″-3″ size. Both Sizes are available in 75 lb bags.

Laying down landscape fabric is recommended before installing stone products to add extra protection from weeds.

Weight- Approximately 3000 lbs per cubic yard, however, this material is only sold in 75 lb bags.

Product Longevity +++++

Color Longevity +++++

Wind Resistance +++++

Weed Control +++

Soil Moisture Retention ++++

Ease of Change +

White Marble

White Marble chips are 1/2″ to 2″ chunks of white marble. They make a great addition to any landscape. They have a sparkly white finish after being washed and installed. Available in bags only at this time.

Product Longevity +++++

Color Longevity +++++

Wind Resistance +++++

Weed Control +++

Soil Moisture Retention ++++

Ease of Change +

Slag

“Slag is a by-product of steel making. It is made by the separation of the molten steel from impurities while the steel is melted in a large furnace. After the slag is collected from the separation process it is then cooled using different processes depending on the final size of the product. It then goes through a curing stage before the product is ready for use.” (1)

Slag is most commonly used for driveways and extra parking areas but has a wide variety of uses.

Weight- Approximately 3,000 lbs per yard

Product Longevity +++++

Color Longevity +++++

Wind Resistance +++++

Weed Control +++

Soil Moisture Retention ++++

Ease of Change +

(1) Information cited from https://topjobasphalt.com/slag-economical-alternative-asphalt-gravel/

Crushed Concrete

Crushed concrete serves many purposes in landscaping.

It is most commonly seen applied in high traffic driveways, but it also serves as a solid base material for patios, walkways and walls.

It is recommended to apply crushed concrete at a depth of about 3-4″ to provide maximum stability for blocks/flagstone.

Weight- Approximately 2800 lbs per yard

Product Longevity +++++

Color Longevity +++++

Wind Resistance +++++

Weed Control +++

Soil Moisture Retention ++++

Ease of Change +

Chips and Dust

 

Chips and Dust is a combination of stone chips that are approximately 1/2″ in size and limestone screenings. It is used as bedding for interlocking stone, flagstone and other natural stones. It is also used to make granular pathways.

Weight- Approximately 2800 lbs per yard

Product Longevity +++++

Color Longevity +++++

Wind Resistance +++++

Weed Control +++

Soil Moisture Retention ++++

Ease of Change +

Crushed Limestone (5/8″)

Crushed limestone is generally used as a decorative layer over driveways as well as for landscaping projects.

Many people prefer the gray/white color of the crushed limestone for their driveways over the tan/gray color of crushed concrete.

Laying down landscape fabric is recommended before installing stone products into landscaping to add extra protection from weeds.

Weight- Approximately 2500-2700lbs per yard

Product Longevity +++++

Color Longevity +++++

Wind Resistance +++++

Weed Control +++

Soil Moisture Retention ++++

Ease of Change +

Crushed Stone (1″)

1″ Crushed stone is commonly associated with either decorative areas or walkways.

While a crushed stone may sound uncomfortable to walk on, the edges actually interlock to provide a more compact path. This connection reduces the amount of stones kicked around and reduces discomfort from walking on the stone.

The crushed stone also works well in back filling areas that need to allow drainage, because while it settles and provides support, it also allows water to pass through the gaps between the stone.

Laying down landscape fabric is recommended before installing stone products to add extra protection from weeds.

Weight- Approximately 2400-2600lbs per yard

Product Longevity +++++

Color Longevity +++++

Wind Resistance +++++

Weed Control +++

Soil Moisture Retention ++++

Ease of Change +

Stone (2″-3″)

2″-3″ stone is most commonly seen surrounding ponds and water features.

The size and weight of the material makes it less likely to be moved by water or weathering.

Laying down landscape fabric is recommended before installing stone products to add extra protection from weeds.

Weight- Approximately 2700-2900lbs per yard

Product Longevity +++++

Color Longevity +++++

Wind Resistance +++++

Weed Control +++

Soil Moisture Retention ++++

Ease of Change +

Stone (1″-2″)

1″-2″ stone is the most common type of stone seen in landscape displays.

Given the size and weight of the material it also works well in drainage areas.

It is also the most common material seen beneath porches and decks.

Some people prefer stone to mulch because it is a one time project which will not lose its color or breakdown over time.

Laying down landscape fabric is recommended before installing stone products to add extra protection from weeds.

Weight- Approximately 2500-2700lbs per yard

Product Longevity +++++

Color Longevity +++++

Wind Resistance +++++

Weed Control +++

Soil Moisture Retention ++++

Ease of Change +