Never bought gravel before? If you’re overwhelmed, you’re not alone. We covered some of the basics about buying gravel so that you can be more confident in selecting and ordering gravel for your project.
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On the plus side: manufacturers claim that landscape fabric can save on resources, whether that’s water spent on plants, money spent on renewing gravel surfaces, or time spent fixing potholes.
On the negative side: landscape fabric might be overkill for larger applications like gravel driveways unless the soil needs reinforcement. It’s also a questionable and potentially irksome solution for long-term weed suppression.
To help you decide whether or not to use landscape fabric, we’ll cover the reasons you might use landscape fabric and the reasons you might not. Then we’ll go into more detail about where it can be used and which varieties are available.
…ContinuedGravel grid installation can be time-consuming and labor-intensive, so it’s important to purchase a product that can withstand the test of time. So how do you determine which product to use? We offer guidance in this article.
…ContinuedOver the years, a few customers have asked us about the wisdom of using gravel grids. We did a deep dive into this topic, examining options on the Internet, calling dealers and supply yards, and comparing product data. We ended up with so much information that we decided to split our findings into three blog posts:
- “What are Gravel Grids?” (this article)
- “What are the Pros and Cons of Gravel Grids?”
- “How Do I Pick a Gravel Grid Product?”
Let’s start with the basics.
…ContinuedSo you’ve decided that sand is your footing material of choice. In this article, we’ll discuss standards for arena sand (also known as equestrian sand). We’ll also talk about which sands Tacoma- and Seattle-area arenas like best at Washington Rock Quarries.
…ContinuedDear Washington Rock is a new blog series in which people ask our representative, The Rock, questions about which materials to use for their projects. If you’re interested in having your question answered, drop us a line.
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Dear Washington Rock is a new blog series in which people ask our representative, The Rock, questions about which materials to use for their projects. If you’re interested in having your question answered, drop us a line.
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