Here is the first of Decorative Stone Solutions virtual lunch and learn type tutorials. The goal is to help inform landscape architects on some of the details of specifying landscape boulders.

Recently DSS has supplied several large scale turf reduction projects. It is becoming routine in Southern California to see large swatch of water thirsty turf grass being replaced by inorganic ground cover and drought tolerant plants. This is happening both at the commercial and residential level. DSS is the best option for those expansive commercial or large scale residential projects. Have a look at a couple of our most recent below.

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

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.

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.

Decorative Stone Solutions owes much of it's success to our wonderful network of business partners in the landscape community. We always try to pay it forward by returning the favor whenever possible. If you are a designer or installer and have a personal project you need stone on, please reach out to DSS to see how we can help. Typically we are able to get material to you at or below cost and only ask that shipping is covered.

Checkout our Facebook page to see photos of the Quarry Crusher Run DSS participated in. A great event to be able to see the inside of a working quarry and to help benefit the Chula Vista Firefighter Foundation.

Decomposed Granite or simply DG is an excellent decorative inorganic landscaping surface material. It can be used simply for ground cover areas, pathways and trails, filler for hardscape joints, and even driveway material. For the purpose of this article we are going to focus on the use of DG for ground cover applications. We have seen a recent explosion in the number of installations and search engine inquiries for decomposed granite. Many of the installations we see are wonderful and are holding up well after years of use. Unfortunately we are also seeing DG being used where it shouldn’t be and results in a failed installation where no one is happy with the outcome. Decorative Stone Solutions feels now is the time to let everyone know that DG is not the perfect product for every application and there are some basic truths regarding the Do’s and Don’ts of DG installs.

Decorative exposed aggregate on concrete begins as a painstaking process. Although it is very meticulous and time-consuming, it ultimately produces beautiful decorative concrete pieces in the end. This decorative concrete option is best used in outdoor spaces such as walkways, driveways, at poolsides, and even as lining in-between other flooring options. There are many benefits to exposed aggregate concrete as it is weather-resistant, slip-resistant, and cost-effective for the stylish end result.