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.

This short video gives a great introduction on how to read and use our Decorative Stone Solutions sample box sets. You'll be surprised at how much product and information we have packed into each box.

Our Baja Cresta Grey has a mixture of earthy tones with grey highlights. This product added the perfect touch to the UCSD Osler parking structure located in La Jolla. Thank you to the design and install team of Spurlock Landscape Architects, Merino Landscape & Integrity Concrete for allowing DSS to be a part of this project.

It was Truck Week on our social media posts this week! It is helpful to see the types of trucks that are used to deliver your orders.

If you are an landscape architect or a landscape contractor, you cannot undermine the elegance of the Buff Mexican Beach Pebbles. The buff beach pebbles typically tend to be creamy beige to light brown with some pastel mixed in for good measure. One of the key highlights of the buff beach pebbles is their naturally rounded and smooth finish. This makes the buff beach pebbles one of the most attractive landscape groundcover materials. Buff beach pebbles are versatile. Hence, you have numerous ways to customize the project you’re working on.

The rising demand for something affordable and natural appearance led to the popularity of rubble stone. The historical evidence of these stones demonstrates their usage from thousands of years to ancient civilizations, such as Greece and Rome, and has continued to be popular throughout the ages.

Ivory pebbles are a fascinating natural artwork that has always been able to capture the attention of enthusiasts and collectors for centuries. These unique and rare pebbles are aesthetically beautiful and hold cultural and historical significance.

That beautiful load of stone enhances your project and sets the stage for the wow-factor! Isn’t it interesting to discover the different ways rock is filtered for size? And what it looks like while at the quarry? A Dry Screened product means that the material typically passes through different screen sizes filtering the product for size along the way without being washed. Without the water element, there will be dust or fines and dirt that are part of the process.

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.