Stones, Bricks, and Boulders

Purpose:

In landscaping, stone beds are unintuitively very multipurpose. River rock beds are great for a very low maintenance garden scape. Unlike mulch and bark materials, a stone bed won't need fresh material every year. Stone beds can be great for soil moisture retention, while allowing excess water to flow right through on its way to your communities water ways. Being a "non-organic" material, stone beds are great for long term resistance to weeds by keeping the seeds from the soil, and providing a difficult barrier for weed root systems that are inevitably left behind from previous years of weeding. Stone beds, regardless of the type of stone selected, can add a pop of color, and complete your properties aesthetic, giving your property a long lasting effect to accent your outdoor living experience.

Details:

The SpringDyke Landscape LLC, professional recommendation for a fast and affordable stone bed installation is our 1-2" river rock as shown in the image. With SpringDyke Landscape LLC's access to anything you can find on the net, the choice of aggregate(stone) is yours, but with our 1-2" river rock, your beds get a splash of speckled color, clean edges, and an easy to manage material that can allow for future adjustments.

When installing a new bed, or when refreshing an old one, we recommend our 4" aluminum edging to keep beds and lawn separate, and keeping stones contained. Our aluminum edging comes in base silver(our favorite), black, brown, and a forest green.

Here at SpringDyke Landscape LLC, when installing a stone bed, we personally do not recommend installing weed mat. Weed mat is a polymer material meant to block weeds from accessing the soil below, further deterring unwanted growth, and reducing yearly maintenance. As with any material, we've found that weed mat can also reduce the rate of flow of water to the roots of the plants a customer does want. Weed mat can also reduce the amount of absorbed fertilizers and nutrients that may be added in the future. with reduced pass through caused by the material, nutrients, and water alike will follow the path of least resistance(the holes cut for your plants) resulting in root balling and crowding, and depending on grade, can result in malnurished garden plants, or on the opposite end, nutrient locked or root rotted garden plants.

Weed mat for your stone bed installation project is available upon request. We recommend against it though, given the information above.

Purpose:

Block walls serve many purposes as part of your land scape. The most obvious is the strong and sturdy feel, and the alluring stone patterns.Landscape block walls also serve to define and hold back hills, and landscape beds. backfilled with aggregate, they help with water flow control, and can even provide privacy where necessary.

Details:

No matter your block wall needs, SpringDyke Landscape takes pride in their stone work, and aim to provide a solid, and beautiful addition to your outdoor space. Blocks designed by educated masons, we build our walls to outlast the weather for 30 years of more. With over 28 years experience, your biggest worry will be color.

our walls are given a sturdy compacted base to ensure its level, and to prevent sinking. Our walls are backfilled with a sock tile and crushed stone to control water flow and prevent washouts, and topped with fresh, ready to plant soil.

Not all walls require a cap, but all onlookers love seeing the cap. with some blocks being hollow, having cap can prevent wash out of material, and keep soil from seeping in. that means less time weeding and maintaining, and more time enjoying your stone work.

Purpose:

Boulders add a unique, and beautiful natural stone look to your landscape that can retain larger scale hills and garden beds that can be detailed and accented with fine aggregate or mulch. Boulder walls contribute to water flow control, soil retention, and can be home to some unique garden plants and foods. Boulders are a larger ticket item, but well worth the investment as they only add to the properties appeal and land value.

Details:

SpringDyke Landscape takes pride in their stone work expertise. Our boulder walls are back filled with a sock tile, weed mat, aggregate, and soil, paired with over 28 years experience, our boulders are generally 2-4' in diameter and range from 300-500Lbs each. Our boulder walls come with a compacted base for increased longevity from the standard 30 years up to 100 years or more of solid support with care.

Purpose:

Paver patios, masterfully orchestrated by skilled masons, emerge as transformative landscapes that seamlessly merge aesthetics and function. These meticulously crafted outdoor spaces not only extend the living area of a property but also offer a canvas for creative expression. A master mason's touch transforms an ordinary patio into an intricate work of art, as they deftly arrange pavers into an array of captivating patterns. Herringbone, basket weave, running bond, and circular designs are just a glimpse of the myriad patterns that can be achieved. Each pattern serves a unique purpose, from adding visual interest to optimizing structural integrity. The paver patio becomes a tapestry of texture and color, allowing homeowners to personalize their outdoor oasis. Beyond aesthetics, these patios provide a flat, stable surface for outdoor furniture and activities, becoming an inviting extension of the home. The harmonious blend of a master mason's expertise and the versatility of pavers results in an outdoor sanctuary that marries form and function in a symphony of design. 

Details:

we like to meet customer preference as closely as possible. form size, to color, to pattern design. With over 28 years of experience, we can suggest an array of options and solutions to fit your needs. We do our best to keep all supply purchases local to support our local masons that masterfully craft every block and paver we provide here at SpringDyke Landscape LLC.