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Deciding on how you鈥檒l landscape your next project can be overwhelming. There is certainly no shortage of options to choose from, and the selection and application of materials can be equally as diverse. Whether you鈥檙e making these decisions on your own or you鈥檝e sought out the help of professionals to assist in the design process, there are some elements to consider.

Are texture and color a priority for my project? Does the environment require special attention to the type of materials used? What鈥檚 the project threshold for ongoing maintenance? And, of course, what will our budget allow?

With all of that considered, there鈥檚 a good chance that you鈥檒l be contemplating crushed stone as part of your material mix. Assuming that鈥檚 the case, let us help you get organized.

1. Crushed Stone Selection

This is where color, texture, application, and cost come into play. Are you looking to cover a driveway or fill in some spaces between stone pavers? Then a certain color variation of pea gravel might be in order. Maybe you鈥檙e looking for a good, lightweight aggregate with explosive colors that work well in drier climates. If so, lava rock could be a solid choice. Let鈥檚 say you want a sleek and classy option that works well around container gardens and adds to your landscape design. Then marble chips would work well. With the quarry access that 天堂影院 has at its disposal, the point here is simple:聽We鈥檝e got聽whatever crushed stone you might need.

2. Vegetation Removal

If you were to ask your local landscape professional for a list of what distracts most from an otherwise beautifully landscaped property, it would likely include some form of unwanted vegetation growth. This is especially true for landscapes with crushed stone. Because many vegetation types can be challenging to kill, the intention here needs to be complete removal and treatment before your stone goes down. That means pulling shallow vegetation and then spraying the area with a nonselective herbicide, which is simply a vegetation killer that eradicates all types.

3. Soil Preparation

Now it鈥檚 necessary to relocate your soil inside the landscaping area. The result is the flattening of elevated sections and the building up low spots. Although it doesn鈥檛 need to be perfectly flat, the goal is to avoid large peaks and valleys. Once that鈥檚 accomplished, you need to address the barrier material. This can be any geotextile fabric that鈥檚 draped over the bare soil to help manage vegetation growth, erosion, and general soil structure. Each section of fabric can be staked to the ground in regular intervals. Just be sure to overlap the edges of each section by about six inches. That will keep the fabric secured and avoid rolling up once the stone is placed.

4. Edging Installation

When you鈥檝e got a varied landscape design, one of the most important aspects of that design involves containment. It鈥檚 monumental for crushed-stone applications. That means using edging material that creates a barrier to separate stone types or foliage and to create interesting patterns. Edging comes in the form of flexible plastic that can be staked to the ground in a variety of shapes, or it can be a matter of digging small trenches that hold bricks or pavers. A lot depends on the look and application you鈥檙e going for, but the premise doesn鈥檛 change. It would be best if you had a solid edge to reinforce the structure of your crushed stone. Just don鈥檛 forget to tuck your barrier fabric under the edging of your choice.

5. Maintenance Schedule

At this point, you鈥檝e thoughtfully considered your materials. You鈥檝e done all the preparation and placement. Now the only thing that鈥檚 left is maintenance. Inevitably you鈥檙e going to see some rogue weeds make it through your treatment and barriers. The same goes for minor erosion and water runoff that displaces your stone. While this should be minimal, there will still need to be attention paid to your work. Create a schedule to inspect your work over time. Have appropriate herbicides available to treat problem areas when they arise, and be sure to address any erosion problems before they become major issues.

Using crushed stone in your landscape design doesn鈥檛 have to be complicated to make a statement. Have fun with it! Give others a small peek into who you are through your design. Chances are, you鈥檒l have plenty of time to appreciate the results.

As always, if you have questions, we鈥檇 be happy to assist you! Just聽contact us听辞谤听request a quote聽if you鈥檙e ready to start designing.