Spanish Sunrise

spanish sunrise

Spanish Sunrise is a stone containing colors brown, gray and red. The lightweight nature of the stone makes it easier to spread than traditional river rock.

It is recommended to install landscape fabric to prevent future weeds before laying down this product.

Approximate Weight -1500-1800 lbs per cubic yard

Product Longevity +++++

Color Longevity +++++

Wind Resistance +++++

Weed Control +++

Soil Moisture Retention ++++

Ease of Change +

Chocolate Chip

chocolate chip

Chocolate Chip is a red crushed stone. It is very consistent in color and size.

Chocolate Chip is also known as Barn Red Stone.

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 +

Slate Scape

slate scape

Slate Scape is one of the most durable ground covers available.

Due to the flattened shape of the stone it is commonly seen in pathways and other areas with high foot traffic.

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

Weight- Approximately 2300-2600lbs per yard

Product Longevity +++++

Color Longevity +++++

Wind Resistance +++++

Weed Control +++

Soil Moisture Retention ++++

Ease of Change +

Meramec

meramec

Meramec is an alternative to the traditional 1″-2″ stone. It is similar in size but maintains a beige/brown color. This product is seen in many water features as well in landscapes designed for a desert feel.

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 +

Black Lava Rock

blakc lava rock

Black Lava rock is a quite rare product.

It is generally spread around shrubs and along sidewalks.

It is also used quite often to mix through red lava rock in order to get more color variation.

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

Weight- Approximately 1200-1300 lbs per yard, however, this product is only sold in 1 cubic foot bags.

Product Longevity +++++

Color Longevity +++++

Wind Resistance +++++

Weed Control +++

Soil Moisture Retention ++++

Ease of Change +

Red Lava Rock

red lava

Red Lava Rock is one of the most traditional stone ground covers. It is commonly seen around small shrubs and along sidewalks.

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

Weight- Approximately 1200-1300lbs per yard

Product Longevity +++++

Color Longevity +++++

Wind Resistance +++++

Weed Control +++

Soil Moisture Retention ++++

Ease of Change +

Stone Bark

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

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

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

“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/