It’s easier than you think. Follow the steps in our latest infographic to build your own bubbling rock water feature. If a full sized pond isn’t practical for your property, this is a great alternative (it’s a great alternative even if your property is large enough for a big pond). You can click through to the
Read moreYou can do a lot to build a more environmentally friendly garden. Use local plants. Stick to the rules and don’t use banned pesticides. Coat your topsoil with mulch. The biggest impact, however, comes from using less water to maintain your garden. That means planting drought tolerant plants so you can use less water without
Read moreGood quality topsoil and mulch are among the most important factors contributing to a healthy garden. For healthy growth, you have to feed your plants and protect them from unwelcoming conditions. Topsoil and mulch (along with water and sunlight) take care of the feeding. So how do you know the topsoil and mulch combo your
Read moreAfter a few seasons of swinging temperatures and a couple creeping weeds, your interlock pavers could probably use a little help getting back to that fresh look they had a few years ago. These quick and easy jobs bring your interlock back to the clean and natural look they had just a few years ago.
Read moreEvery year, with changes in weather and design trends, we see different products grow in popularity. The snowy winter and strange, wet, windy, brief spring left lots of homeowners and contractors shopping for three products more than others. Mulch Topsoil Brick veneer When your project gets underway this spring or summer, make sure you have
Read more4 creative ways to use ledgestone in your renovations A ledgestone feature inside your home will never look dated. Stone features are timeless, even when used in non-traditional ways. Just because your home renovation doesn’t include a facelift for your fireplace doesn’t mean ledgestone features are out of the picture. This thin veneer cut from
Read moreIf you have an unusually wet property, this time of year might be your least favourite. Even though the sun is out and every day is a little warmer than the last, all you can think about is the saturation in your back yard and the moisture pushing in on the foundation of your home.
Read moreHow landscaping product warranties should impact your buying decisions Many of the hardscaping (stone) products your landscaping professional installs on your property come with manufacturer warranties. Manufacturers never want to eat the cost of a broken or faulty product, so if your product manufacturer includes a warranty, you know it expects the product to last
Read more*If you’re looking for a blog about ledgestone, click here!* If not, here’s why landscaping on a budget doesn’t have to look like it. Your family spends a lot of time in the back yard during the spring, summer and fall (you’re still outside in the winter, but the backyard doesn’t have the same appeal
Read moreHow Your DIY Family Can Get that Classic Brick Look If there’s one type of project most do it yourself homeowners can’t take on, it’s brick. Bricklaying is a special skill and even if you completed multiple home renovations over the years, you probably never did it yourself. No big deal. You can still get
Read moreThe holidays are approaching quickly and we wish the best of the season to your family. As 2017 comes to a close, we like to look back at the year and revisit the content you liked best. The real benefits of stone veneer Stone veneer is in high demand this time of year, and for
Read moreCalling all contractors! Submit pictures of your 2017 landscaping and hardscaping project by email to grandies@grandriverstone.comfor the 2017 Grandies. Projects are evaluated across 8 categories, including: Best use of Unilock Best use of Permacon Best use of Techo-Bloc Best use of Water Best use of Fire Best use of Natural Stone Best use of Lighting
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