The rising demand for something affordable and natural appearance led to the popularity of rubble stone. The historical evidence of these stones demonstrates their usage from thousands of years to ancient civilizations, such as Greece and Rome, and has continued to be popular throughout the ages.

Decomposed granite, commonly referred to as D.G., is a small, fine material that is best used for ground cover on walkways, pathways, driveways, and garden trails. Their sizes range from 3/8” inches down to rock dust and this mixture of sizes allows for the correct blend of large particles “strength”, medium sizes “space filler”, and fines “binders”, to come together for a stable surface once wet and compacted. They can be the preferred option for ground cover not only because of their attractive design and style but also because of the low maintenance they provide. Because of this, D.G. is an excellent option to install as a xeriscape ground cover where little-to-no irrigation is needed, especially crucial for dryer, drought-prone areas.

Checkout our Facebook page to see photos of the Quarry Crusher Run DSS participated in. A great event to be able to see the inside of a working quarry and to help benefit the Chula Vista Firefighter Foundation.

Clients often wonder when it is best to use Weed Cloth/Landscape Fabric. It can be a helpful tool when installing your newly designed landscape project. Here are a few key points to consider if it is necessary for your design.

Decomposed Granite or simply DG is an excellent decorative inorganic landscaping surface material. It can be used simply for ground cover areas, pathways and trails, filler for hardscape joints, and even driveway material. For the purpose of this article we are going to focus on the use of DG for ground cover applications. We have seen a recent explosion in the number of installations and search engine inquiries for decomposed granite. Many of the installations we see are wonderful and are holding up well after years of use. Unfortunately we are also seeing DG being used where it shouldn’t be and results in a failed installation where no one is happy with the outcome. Decorative Stone Solutions feels now is the time to let everyone know that DG is not the perfect product for every application and there are some basic truths regarding the Do’s and Don’ts of DG installs.

If you want to spruce up your office space and bring a fresh, natural look to the environment, consider using boulders as décor.

Decorative stones in landscapes are an excellent choice for creating natural-looking pathways and walkways in a landscape design. They offer superior drainage capabilities and can be used in various sizes and colors to achieve the desired look.

The Durango Boulder product from Decorative Stone Solutions offers warmth and life to any project. Durango product are multicolored: including a mixture of lavender, deep purples and pinks, along with hints of gold. **Note that the colors produced may vary based on the quarry vein currently being mined. When Durango products are delivered directly from the quarry, one will often encounter a tinge of reddish dust covering the material. This rinses off easily with a low pressure water or rain shower.

Have you ever considered using rocks and stones as embellishments in Landscape? Stones, which are inexpensive natural materials, are gaining huge popularity in the domain of interior and outdoor decoration, thereby enabling the addition of a distinctive touch to any garden.