Different uses for rockery rocks

Different uses for rockery rocks A rock is a rock. Or is it? Nay, rocks are far more than simply hunks of hardened earth. They come in all shapes and sizes, from little ones akin to a pea to colossal boulders big as a house. They are rugged and smooth, colorful and plain. And all…

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Why size matters when it comes to gravel for a driveway

Why size matters when it comes to gravel for a driveway At first glance, to many people, gravel is gravel—a bunch of small, irregularly shaped rocks used for roads, gardening and landscape projects, construction, and driveways. Planning on creating a new gravel driveway for your property out in the country or even suburban or city…

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Drain rock: what it is and the best uses

Drain rock: what it is and the best uses Rock—it’s been here since the beginning and makes up a large percentage of the foundation on which we live. Earth’s natural rock evolved into dozens of shapes, sizes and materials and humans have leveraged its tremendous versatility and strength for everything from ancient stone walls to…

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What washed gravel is and why you should use it

What washed gravel is and why you should use it Gravel is gravel, right? Just a collection of small, irregular rocks? Is there really a difference? Consider “regular “gravel versus washed gravel. Is the latter simply gravel left cleaner after a rainstorm or afternoon spray from a garden hose? The rough and tumble gravel you…

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The benefits of using sand and gravel as landscaping alternatives

The benefits of using sand and gravel as landscaping alternatives When you are ready to change up the landscaping around your home or business, it is always wise to consider all of your options. Two of the more overlooked, yet some of the more versatile, landscaping components are sand and gravel. As far as landscaping…

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Using sand and gravel as landscaping alternatives

Using sand and gravel as landscaping alternatives When people think of landscaping, the first thing that comes to mind is greenery; lush ferns, bushes, and flowers placed strategically in an attempt to provide a home or business with an aesthetically-pleasing outdoor extension of said home or business. While greenery certainly plays a large role in…

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CRUSHED STONE AND SAND AND GRAVEL IN THE FIRST QUARTER 2016

An estimated 270 million metric tons (Mt) of crushed stone was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the first quarter of 2016, an increase of 21% compared with that of the same period of 2015. The estimated annual output produced for consumption in 2015 was 1.33 billion metric tons (Gt), an…

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