The Right Gravel for Your Drainage or Decorative Landscaping

July 27, 2022
RSSY inventories crushed stone, stone dust, bluestone, pea gravel, wash gravel, river rounds, and washed gravels that are available in a full range of colors and sizes for drainage or decorative landscaping. From topdressing, to erosion prevention, to proper drainage construction, we have all the raw materials your landscape projects require. RSSY carries several different types of decorative aggregates. Ranging from 3/8″ up to 8″ size, these aggregates have many uses including driveways, pathways, groundcover, and water features.
 
Stop by the yard today and pick out the right gravel for your job. Call (703) 339-8095 for pricing and details. You can visit our website for additional information and images.
 
 

Ideas to Cool Your Patio This Summer

July 22, 2022
Patios are the perfect backyard spot to enjoy the warm weather or eat outside with family and friends. But this extreme summer heat can make even the nicest patio seem unwelcome. RSSY has some ideas to cool your outdoor living areas by creating your own outdoor cooling system using the below strategies:
 
• Install a water feature or pool
• Use patio umbrellas
• Install a patio system
• Install a pergola
• Use a retractable screen
• Build an outdoor bar
• Install fans
• Utilize a retractable awning
 
Our staff is ready to show you what RSSY has to offer to help cool down your outdoor living areas. Call (703) 339-8095 or stop by today and visit the yard.
 

Mulches, Soil, Compost, and Blends for Your Garden Beds

July 14, 2022
It is time to replenish your Mulch on your flower beds. Mulch keeps weeds at bay and protects your plants’ roots. It also shields the soil, keeping it moist and preventing it from washing away. A fresh layer of mulch can also unify and enhance the beauty of your flower beds.
 
RSSY has an amazing inventory of raw and organic materials for your landscape and building projects. We also offer a variety of quality topsoil, mulch, compost, blends and straw for commercial and residential landscaping and gardening.
 
Our RSSY Blends (70% hardwood fines and 30% Bloom DC Water’s Class A exceptional biosolids product) is a great alternative to compost, providing organic matter as well as nutrients to stimulate improved plant growth of all kinds including turf, flowers, trees, and vegetable gardens. Call us today (703) 339-8095 or check out our website for more information.
 

 

 

Did You Enjoy a Great Cookout for July 4th in Your Yard?

July 5, 2022
July 4th fun is over. Did your family and friends enjoy a great cook-out in your yard with plenty of patio seating room and outdoor cooking appliances? If the answer is no, then time to visit the Yard and prepare for July 2023. Rock Stone and Sand Yard (RSSY) still has a great inventory of hardscapes, outdoor living appliances, lighting and much more to see. Call (703) 339-8095 and ask to speak to one of our experienced sales representatives today to make an appointment.
 
Thank you for your business and look forward to seeing you soon.
 
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