Skip to main content
Get a Quote in 60 Seconds Call Us 855-241-8884

Guides

Project Guides

Everything you need to plan and execute your landscape project. From sizing charts to calculation formulas.

Best Retaining Wall Base Materials and Why Polymeric Sand Won't Work
7 min
Project-Specific Material Applications

Best Retaining Wall Base Materials and Why Polymeric Sand Won't Work

Learn why polymeric sand isn't suitable for retaining wall bases and discover the best base materials like crushed stone and proper installation techniques for

Daniel Crowley
Best Rock for Dog Run: River Rock vs Pea Gravel Comparison
7 min
Project-Specific Material Applications

Best Rock for Dog Run: River Rock vs Pea Gravel Comparison

Compare river rock and pea gravel for dog runs to find the best surface material for your pet's comfort, drainage, and safety needs.

Alan Kofman
Best Surface Materials for Bocce Ball Courts (Is Sand a Good Option?)
9 min
Project-Specific Material Applications

Best Surface Materials for Bocce Ball Courts (Is Sand a Good Option?)

Compare the best surface materials for bocce ball courts including sand, crushed stone, oyster shell, and artificial turf to help you choose the right option fo

Alan Kofman
Bluestone for Parking Areas: Complete Installation and Cost Guide
6 min
Project-Specific Material Applications

Bluestone for Parking Areas: Complete Installation and Cost Guide

A comprehensive guide covering bluestone suitability for parking areas, installation requirements, thickness recommendations, cost factors, and maintenance tips

Alan Kofman
Brick Chip Parking Lots: Cost, Pros, Cons, and Installation Guide
7 min
Project-Specific Material Applications

Brick Chip Parking Lots: Cost, Pros, Cons, and Installation Guide

Complete guide to brick chip parking lots covering costs, benefits, drawbacks, and step-by-step installation process to help you decide if brick chips are right

Alan Kofman
Can Basalt Be Used for Fire Pits? Safety Guide and Design Ideas
7 min
Project-Specific Material Applications

Can Basalt Be Used for Fire Pits? Safety Guide and Design Ideas

A comprehensive guide explaining whether basalt is safe for fire pits, covering safety considerations, benefits, design ideas, and practical installation tips f

Daniel Crowley
Can Crushed Limestone Be Used as a Patio Base? Complete Installation Guide
8 min
Project-Specific Material Applications

Can Crushed Limestone Be Used as a Patio Base? Complete Installation Guide

Learn whether crushed limestone makes an effective patio base material, including step-by-step installation instructions, pros and cons, and cost considerations

Alan Kofman
Can Crushed Stone Be Used for Parking Areas? Complete Guide to Design, Costs & Materials
7 min
Project-Specific Material Applications

Can Crushed Stone Be Used for Parking Areas? Complete Guide to Design, Costs & Materials

A comprehensive guide to using crushed stone for parking areas, covering best stone types, installation depths, costs, and design considerations for residential

Alan Kofman
Can Shale Be Used as a Retaining Wall Base? Pros, Cons, and Better Alternatives
7 min
Project-Specific Material Applications

Can Shale Be Used as a Retaining Wall Base? Pros, Cons, and Better Alternatives

A comprehensive guide examining whether shale can be used as a retaining wall base material, comparing its pros and cons against recommended alternatives like c

Alan Kofman
Can You Put a Gazebo or Pergola on Gravel? Complete Foundation Guide
8 min
Project-Specific Material Applications

Can You Put a Gazebo or Pergola on Gravel? Complete Foundation Guide

A comprehensive guide explaining when and how to use gravel as a foundation for gazebos and pergolas, including step-by-step installation instructions and compa

Alan Kofman
Can You Use Gravel as a Base for a Basketball Court? Complete Builder's Guide
7 min
Project-Specific Material Applications

Can You Use Gravel as a Base for a Basketball Court? Complete Builder's Guide

A comprehensive guide explaining how to use gravel as a basketball court base, including proper thickness, installation steps, and comparison with other base ma

Alan Kofman
Can You Use Lava Rock as a Patio Base? Pros, Cons, and Better Alternatives
7 min
Project-Specific Material Applications

Can You Use Lava Rock as a Patio Base? Pros, Cons, and Better Alternatives

A comprehensive guide exploring whether lava rock works as a patio base, including its pros and cons, proper installation methods, and when to choose alternativ

Alan Kofman

Ready to start your project?

Use our calculator to figure out how much material you need, then get instant pricing.