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.

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.

When it came to landscaping materials in the early 1970s, decorative landscaping stones were the most desirable option, but as time went on, the appeal to get them incorporated into the yard diminished substantially.

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Here is a recently completed project showing our Curran Cobble installed in a bio-swale that handles the runoff from a large adjacent paved parking lot. A blend of 1"-2", 3"-6", and 6"-10" cobble were utilized to achieve a natural looking streambed.

Have you considered the importance of stone to help reduce irrigation evaporation? As you design a new landscape or rethink a current one, the importance of sustainable landscaping continues to shape our culture. Entering the warm months of summer increases our awareness of being water-wise in a drought sensitive Southern California. You will be your client’s hero as you aesthetically design with quality stone while meeting their water conservation needs.

Boulders are a great way to enhance your landscape design. Whether it accomplishes the aesthetic you're going for or for practical purposes like seating or barriers for safety purposes, boulders can be quite versatile. How much do they weigh though? Read on to find out.

Creating beautiful outdoor spaces is an art that requires a thorough consideration of a wide range of materials. Out of the endless choices, landscaping rocks is the best option for updating your outside space and incorporating a little bit of nature.