Creating the Perfect Fire Pit for Your Backyard

March 24th, 2015 Posted in Natural Stone
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One of the best features you can add to your outdoor living space is a classic stone fire pit. Perfect for late nights on the patio with friends and family, a fire pit brings the beauty of camping right to the comfort of your own home and backyard. In addition to adding heat and a warm glow to your patio while in use, a fire pit can also be a beautiful addition to your home. Here are some tips to create the perfect fire pit out of natural stone for your backyard.

  • Choose your style. Fire pits are usually built in a campfire or table-style for the backyard. However, some people prefer an actual fireplace they can gather around, or a completely custom design. Stone can be cut in a variety of shapes, or left in its natural state to be used for any style.
  • Choose your stones. Natural stone fire pits can have either a finished look or a rustic appeal, depending on the stones you choose. Pick out random, naturally shaped stones like river rock for a rustic look, cut stones like Tennessee fieldstone for a more finished style.
  • Create a base. In addition to your fire pit, a natural stone patio or base around the pit can add beauty while offering fire protection from sparks. Fire pits should not be placed on wooden decks or close to any flammable materials.

This summer, plan for late nights sitting around the warmth of your own natural stone fire pit. It is the perfect centerpiece for any backyard. Talk to your local quarry about what natural stone options are available to create the ultimate fire pit for your home.

Posted on behalf of:
Culbreth Stone
Whitwell, TN 37397
423-930-8249

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Advantages of Using Organic Bark Mulch

March 24th, 2015 Posted in Mulch
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With spring just around the corner, it’s time to think about adding new mulch to your landscaping. Mulch is beneficial for protecting the soil, keeping in the moisture your plants and trees need. In addition, it can help with weed control, erosion and helps improve the aesthetics of your property. There are a wide variety of options at your disposal when choosing a mulch type, including organic bark mulch. For many purposes, bark mulch can offer several advantages over other varieties.

  • Add nutrients. Bark mulch is made from trees, which will decompose and add nutrients to the soil. Each type of wood breaks down at a different rate, with pine being one of the fastest while dyed bark mulch will decompose more slowly.
  • Longer moisture protection. While you can use grass clippings and compost for mulch, they tend to decompose faster, leaving your soil unprotected. Bark can last a year or longer, helping maintain moisture in your soil.
  • Weed control. Bark mulch is great for weed control, once again better than grass or compost, keeping those pesky weeds from sprouting up in your landscaping.
  • Cleaner yard. Using bark mulch makes for a cleaner yard, easily staying in place and keeping your shoes clean when you walk over it. Other types of mulch can stick to shoes and be washed or blown away in poor weather.

When you get ready to begin your spring planting and landscaping, make sure to invest in some beautiful bark mulch for your yard. Bark works great around the base of trees or in focal landscaped areas where you want to control weed growth. To save time, find a local mulch provider who offers delivery service.

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Green Brothers Earth Works
680 Franklin Rd, SE
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 590-8220

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Add Ambiance to Your Yard with Natural Stone

March 24th, 2015 Posted in Natural Stone
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There are many man-made products available designed to replace natural stone. Cement pavers and poured concrete are some of the more common hardscape materials you see, and are used for many landscape projects. However, there’s truly no replacement for natural stone when it comes to creating ambiance in your yard. Here are a few ways you can incorporate these beautiful stones into your landscaping and outdoor living space.

Walkways and Sidewalks

Invite your guests into your home with style by creating natural stone pathways. Flagstone is a great stone for paving walkways and sidewalks, usually available in long, flat stones which make an excellent walking surface.

Retaining Walls

Whether you need a retaining wall for erosion control or want to tier a slope for more planting space, natural stone can enhance your project. Natural stone walls are classic in design, and bring an old-world style to your yard.

Patios and Pool Deck

Add class to your outdoor space with a natural stone patio or pool deck. Stone will last a lifetime, making it the ultimate material for any flooring, inside or outdoors. Plus, every stone is unique, making your patio or pool deck unlike any other on Earth.

Borders

Even if you aren’t building with stone, you can still add that ambiance to your yard. Use small boulders as borders to provide a natural transition from your lawn to your planting areas.

When you use natural stone, you know your landscaping and building projects will be built to last and add unparalleled beauty to your home. Find a quality supplier to order natural stone for your next landscaping or hardscape project.

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Alliance Stone
5420 Campground Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(404) 759-0617

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