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The Beauty of Canyon Clay Rubble: A Unique Landscape Element
The Beauty of Canyon Clay Rubble: A Unique Landscape Element

Transform your outdoor space with Canyon Clay Rubble – a distinctive and captivating addition to elevate your landscape.

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Sustainable Landscaping with River Rock Ideas for an Environmentally-Friendly Yard
Sustainable Landscaping with River Rock Ideas for an Environmentally-Friendly Yard

Eco-friendly yard ideas: Create sustainable landscapes with river rocks for a greener, more beautiful outdoor space.

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Inorganic vs Organic Mulch
Inorganic vs Organic Mulch

Using inorganic stone mulch provides long-term value in comparison to other organic mulching products. Unlike wood mulch, aggregates never have to be replaced, do not fade, are weed, pest, and mildew proof, and are virtually maintenance-free. When you take into consideration the time and money spent on replacing and maintaining other mulching materials, rock mulch is a long-term economical solution that adds value and beauty to any property.

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10 tips for using boulders in landscaping
10 tips for using boulders in landscaping

Discover 10 expert tips for incorporating boulders into your landscaping projects, adding natural beauty and dimension to your outdoor spaces.

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Choosing the Right Round Rocks for Your Landscaping Project
Choosing the Right Round Rocks for Your Landscaping Project

Discover how to enhance your landscaping with the perfect round rocks! Get expert tips on selecting the ideal stones for your project.

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Benefits of Using Arizona River Rock Decorative Gravel in Landscaping.
Benefits of Using Arizona River Rock Decorative Gravel in Landscaping.

Transform your landscape with Arizona River Rock Decorative Gravel! Enjoy stunning aesthetics, low-maintenance elegance, and eco-friendly benefits.

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Gabion Walls - Functional and Attractive

22nd Jul,2019
Stone-filled Gabion Wall projects have become increasingly popular with architects, designers and D.I.Y'ers for their strong structure and aesthetic appeal. And it is no wonder why, as creativity meets functionality with this design spotlight!

What does Dry Screened Product mean?

30th Sep,2019
That beautiful load of stone enhances your project and sets the stage for the wow-factor! Isn’t it interesting to discover the different ways rock is filtered for size? And what it looks like while at the quarry? A Dry Screened product means that the material typically passes through different screen sizes filtering the product for size along the way without being washed. Without the water element, there will be dust or fines and dirt that are part of the process.

Innovative Landscape River Rock Ideas for Your Outdoor Space

30th Mar,2023
The popularity of landscaping spaces with natural components has gradually but dramatically reduced the requirement to furnish these regions with expensive objects.

Project Profile-Willow Springs Park

5th Jan,2016
Our first featured project is Willow Springs Park. This unique project is located at the highest elevation in the City of Long Beach CA. The inspiration for this project was a 360° topographical map showing the natural landscape within a 50 mile radius of downtown Long Beach. The change in elevation was established by utilizing over 1,600 linear feet of bender board, back filled with various shades of DSS supplied decomposed granite, creating

D.G. Doesn’t Always Mean Weed Free

29th Jan,2020
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.

UCSD Osler Parking Structure Project

18th Sep,2018
Our Baja Cresta Grey has a mixture of earthy tones with grey highlights. This product added the perfect touch to the UCSD Osler parking structure located in La Jolla. Thank you to the design and install team of Spurlock Landscape Architects, Merino Landscape & Integrity Concrete for allowing DSS to be a part of this project.

Historical Pieces Of Evidence Of Rubble Stone And Rubble Masonry In Architecture

6th Apr,2023
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.

Exploring the Beauty and Significance of Ivory Pebbles: Nature's Unique Artwork

6th May,2023
Ivory pebbles are a fascinating natural artwork that has always been able to capture the attention of enthusiasts and collectors for centuries. These unique and rare pebbles are aesthetically beautiful and hold cultural and historical significance.

Benefits of Using Rock for Landscaping

18th Apr,2023
Out of numerous options to landscape your yard - grass, shrubs, vines, etc.- rock landscaping is increasingly becoming popular for many homeowners due to its low-maintenance and cost-effective way of creating a visually appealing landscape.