As I sat warming my toes, enjoying my book, and listening to the crackle of the fire this evening, I may have let out a sigh or two. It’s only January, and it already feels as though we all need winter to be over. Unfortunately, it looks as though Mother Nature still has plenty of […]

Are you looking for ways to extend your outdoor time in your Indianapolis-area backyard? Building a stone fire pit or fireplace gives you warmth, light, and a cozy gathering place to enjoy evenings with family and friends all year long. With natural stone materials from Garrity Stone, Inc., you can build the perfect focal point for […]

You’re ready to turn your outdoor area into a haven, a place to relax after a long day or to enjoy the outdoors during the warmer Indiana months. You’ve been planning your patio area in your mind, and you’ve had your eye on pavers. However, the more you do your research, the more you realize […]

At Garrity Stone, Inc., one of our most popular materials is flagstone. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing but it is also known for its durability and for withstanding Indiana’s changing seasons. But just how can you use flagstone at your home? Consider these three common residential uses.

You’ve probably seen stone pavers used for some pretty beautiful Indianapolis patios. But did you know that you can use stone pavers—good ol’ Indiana flagstone—for more than just a patio? We at Garrity Stone, Inc. specialize in stone products, so let us give you a few more ideas for using stone pavers.

Trying to create the ultimate ambiance for entertaining in your Indianapolis home? If you already own a large, flat-screen TV, then building a fully stocked bar is the next step.

If you want to transform your Indiana yard from mediocre to marvelous, building pathways is the perfect place to start. Outdoor paths create interest and structure in any lawn. People are naturally curious about where paths go. Whether you have a pathway that leads to a simple backyard bench or to a hidden-garden sanctuary, the […]

Stones, rocks, and boulders are great materials to use for backyard landscaping. For example, they are a key element of Japanese gardens, water gardens, Zen gardens and wall stone gardens (also known as retaining wall gardens). Rock gardens are another gardening style altogether, which incorporates rocks and hardy perennials to create natural looking scenes. Beyond […]

It doesn’t matter whether you are creating an aesthetically pleasing walkway to your front door or a flower-lined path through your garden, flagstone is an easy-to-use and attractive material to consider. Not only does it create an artistic visual-appealing path for visitors to follow, but it is also stronger than concrete and resists cracking, even […]

If you thought spring cleaning was only for inside your home, you were mistaken! Not only is this a great time to organize inside, it is also the perfect time of year to update the outside of your home. This doesn’t just mean clean out the gutters and garage, there are also several things to […]