Tag: gravel
Build a Stone Fire Pit for Year-Round Enjoyment
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 […]
Restock Your Gravel after the Snow Clears
The last couple months in Indiana have brought plenty of snow—and we likely aren’t done yet. Even though we’re still in the thick of winter, you may want to start thinking about repairing your gravel driveway with a little help from Garrity Stone, Inc.
Restoring Your Gravel Driveway
If you’ve ever had a gravel driveway, you know that Indiana winters can cause mass destruction. Snow plows take off with your stone, pushing it into your lawn or down the road. Snow and ice can build up and then melt away or even flood, carrying your gravel with it. Your vehicle creates wheel ruts, […]
Maintaining Your Gravel Driveway
Keeping your gravel driveway in tip-top shape can sometimes take a back seat to other outdoor home improvement projects. However, without proper care and attention, a gravel driveway can soon be filled with potholes, have uneven gravel rock, and cause drainage issues. Allow Garrity Stone, Inc. of Indianapolis to give you a few tips for […]
Create a Gravel Garden
Don’t have the green thumb you need to cultivate lush flower beds? Perhaps you’re thinking, “Forget about lush. I’d settle for living.” A gravel garden is the simple solution to these rocky situations.
How to Construct a Striking Stone Fire Pit
Many of my favorite fall memories revolve around fire pits. Cooking s’mores, roasting brats (yes, many of the memories are food related), and chatting with family and friends underneath the stars are just a few of them. If you live in Indy, you don’t have to wait for your next camping trip to have a […]
Pathways Upgrade Outdoor Ambiance
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 […]
Entertain Alfresco
It’s a perfect 70-degree spring evening. As the steaks are cooking flawlessly on the grill, you lean against the standing bar and enjoy a glass of wine with your friends, laughing and swapping stories about your weeks. The baseball game on the radio competes with the kids’ squeals nearby on the swing set. It doesn’t […]
Stepping Stones
Are you searching for a signature look for your Indiana yard or garden? Stone steps aren’t only stylish, but they are a practical addition to any landscape as well. If your yard is lacking that extra aesthetic touch, why not mix it up with some stone steps?
Gravel Driveways
When you imagine a gravel road, you’re probably picturing a run-down road through the country—the type of road that’s hard on your car and unpleasantly dusty. It might be surprising to you, then, that gravel driveways are becoming more and more popular among homeowners. The rustic look of a gravel driveway can add to your […]