Differences Between Flagstone And Fieldstone

July 16th, 2014 Posted in Fieldstone
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If you want to use natural stone in your landscaping, you may be wondering what the difference is between fieldstone and flagstone. While both offer the beauty and durability of authentic stone, each has its own benefits. Which stone will be the best fit for you will depend on the type of project you’re undertaking and the end result you are trying to achieve. 

Fieldstone

For a rustic, natural stone to build retaining walls, patios or outdoor firepits, fieldstone is an excellent choice of material. Fieldstones are rocks that have been formed over the centuries from falling off rocky ledges or from glaciers. Rough fieldstones are not quarried but gathered above ground, having a natural, often jagged appearance. However, these stones can also be cut to size to be used in a variety of projects. 

Flagstone

Flagstone is a quarried rock that is generally cut into flat slabs, making it perfect for creating a flat, durable surface. For patios, pool decks, pathways and stairways, flagstone can be used to create a dazzling stone surface which can accentuate any outdoor area. This versatile material is also used for interior designs, especially in bathrooms and sunrooms. 

Both flagstones and fieldstones range in color depending on where they are quarried or gathered. The benefit of both stones is their unique attributes which cannot be duplicated in man-made stone products, such as a level of durability that other materials cannot match. 

If you are not sure which stone would be best for your project, talk to your local landscape supplier or quarry. They can advise you on whether flagstone or fieldstone will be a better fit for your specific needs.

Posted on behalf of Culbreth Stone

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Enhancing Your Lawn and Garden With Tennessee Field Stone

March 27th, 2013 Posted in Fieldstone
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Tennessee fieldstone is a versatile and beautiful natural stone product that can be used to enhance your landscaping design in a variety of impressive, eye-catching ways. The adaptability and wide range of applications of Tennessee fieldstone makes it an ideal choice for the creation of indoor and outdoor fireplaces, stacked stone walls, water features and stepping stones, just to name a few. If you’re looking for a way to incorporate stone fixtures into your landscaping design, Tennessee fieldstone is a viable material choice for almost any project you have in mind. 

Another key to the versatility of Tennessee fieldstone lies in the fact that it can be shaped and chiseled as needed to create the perfect shapes for any project. The weathered look of fieldstone is part of the charm, so you’ll also be able to maintain your stone landscaping features with minimal effort. Unlike other fixtures that will require attention with the changing seasons, your Tennessee fieldstone’s timeless beauty only increases as it is weathered by the elements. 

Tennessee fieldstone is available in thin stack, medium stack, long thick, fieldstone cap medium, fieldstone cap thin, fieldstone steppers and broken stack. There’s a type of Tennessee fieldstone out there that’s ideal for any stone landscaping design feature, making it a favorite of many landscapers and do-it-yourselfers. Working with an experienced landscaping designer and contractor can help you to obtain the lawn and garden of your dreams, especially when it comes to the selection and placement of fieldstone for path creation, the erection of stone walls and the enhancement of water features or the creation of a graceful, dramatic outdoor fireplace.

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Estimate the Cost of your Landscaping Work

November 14th, 2012 Posted in Landscape Materials Suppliers
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Before getting started on your landscaping project, it’s important that you accurately estimate how much it is going to cost you from start to finish. If you are hiring a landscaping company to do the work for you, then you should expect them to come to your home, assess the site and work out the costs of all materials.

However if you have decided to tackle the job yourself, then the responsibility of estimating the costs and materials will fall on you. It is important that you make an accurate estimate to ensure that you don’t run out of funds half way through the project and leave your yard in a bigger mess than before you started. 

To begin with you need to take measurements of the yard or area that requires work so that you know how much materials are required. Then, using your landscape design, you need to source the materials that are going to be used. The cost of materials can vary between landscape materials suppliers and can vary widely in different regions depending in part on the distance the materials have to be shipped.    If you plan to use Tennessee fieldstone, the price you pay at your landscape supplier in Florida will be significantly higher than the cost at the quarry in Tennessee due to the shipping costs.  

Also, remember that quality materials may cost a little more but they will benefit you in the long run. In addition to hardscaping materials such as natural stone and cement don’t forget to include the softscaping materials such as soil, plants, shrubs, and trees. You need to have an idea of what plants, shrubs and trees you want as the prices of these items can vary dramatically. Again, native local plants and trees are generally less expensive and will grwo weel in your climate.

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