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.

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.

Are you looking for an excellent alternative to pricey decorative landscaping designs? Do your landscaping requirements require a more organic appearance that fits the natural surroundings?

Out of numerous options to landscape your yard - grass, shrubs, vines, etc.- rock landscaping is increasingly becoming popular for many homeowners due to its low-maintenance and cost-effective way of creating a visually appealing landscape.

Decorative stones in landscapes are an excellent choice for creating natural-looking pathways and walkways in a landscape design. They offer superior drainage capabilities and can be used in various sizes and colors to achieve the desired look.

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.

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.

Landscape design is an art form that considers various elements, such as plants, decorative pieces, trees, and more, to create a beautiful and functional outdoor space.

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.