Factors for Selecting Hardscape Materials

August 21, 2023
RSSY, Rock Stone and Sand Yard lists seven factors for selecting hardscape materials. Properly done residential hardscaping creates an impression of care in your outdoor living areas around the home.
 
– Aesthetics
– Functionality
– Durability
– Maintenance
– Health And Safety
– Ecological Benefits
– Cost
 
Our sales representatives will be happy to discuss these factors with you and how they apply to your hardscaping ideas and plans. Stop by or call us (703) 339-8095 today.
 

Dimensional and Irregular Flagstone in Our Inventory

August 10, 2023
Rock Stone and Sand Yard (RSSY) inventories dimensional and irregular Flagstone. Call us today (703) 339-8095 for pricing and delivery information. Please visit our website Flagstone page for additional images and information.
 
Irregular Shape:
1 ton or 3,000 lb. pallet
1″ to 3″ thickness
1 1/2 to 6 sq ft per piece
Maximum of 6 pieces per layer
Coverage 75 to 90 sq ft per ton
Standup on 1,900 or 3,500 lb. pallet
1 1/2″ to 3 1/2″ thickness
1,900 to 3,500 lbs per pallet
Coverage – 100 sq ft per ton
Colors – Coyote Gray, Diamondback Ridge, Emerald Gray, Grand Cayman, Lake James, Mojave, Mount Mitchell, Mountain Cabin, Mountain Mist, PA Bluestone, Full Color, Lilac, Queensbury, San Marcos, San Monica, Sea Mist Green.
 
Dimensional Shape:
Full Color Flagstone
Dimensional sizing in 6″ increments
Natural top | Sawed edges and bottom
12″ x 12″ to 24″ x 36″ pieces (- 1/2″ joints)
Thickness: 1 Inch
Blue Select Flagstone
Dimensional sizing in 6″ increments
12″ x 12″ to 24″ x 36″ pieces
Larger sizing by special order
Thickness 1 ½ Inch

RSSY Offers Sand and Gravel!

July 20, 2023

RSSY offers mortar sand. White sand is also available as play sand.

Grey gravel is a granite stone that is most often used for driveways and to help with drainage.

Fancy Gravel is a variety of colorful stone that can be used for driveways, walkways, and plant beds.

Click through our selections of sand & gravel on the web site to learn more about each specific type, or browse specific galleries to view the selection detail. We can deliver materials directly to your site or you can pick-up. Please call the Yard (703) 339-8095 for help with your aggregate order.
 
To use the aggregate calculator, select your stone or sand aggregate type from the pull down menu, and enter length, width, and depth requirements in the blanks provided. This calculator will estimate how much stone and/or sand (in tons) that are required for your job based on your material type and measurements. Please be advised that the total calculated tons may differ from your actual requirement due to variances in sub-grade depth, compaction, material density, losses, etc

https://rssy.com/aggregate-calculator/

Providing Builders, Landscape Contractors and Homeowners in Fairfax, VA with What They Need

July 14, 2023
At Rock Stone and Sand Yard (RSSY) we provide builders, landscape contractors and homeowners throughout Fairfax, Springfield, Falls Church, Arlington, McLean, Burke, Alexandria, Lorton, Clifton, and Woodbridge with a large selection of landscape accessories and tools. Wheelbarrows, Gas Outdoor Patio Grills and Parts, many sizes and shape of Landscape Shovels, Polymeric Sand for Paving Stones, Low Voltage LED lighting and parts, Premium weed block, Flagstone and Paver Sealer, Landscape Fabric Staples, Landscape work gloves, Stone Cutting Blades, Stone Wet Look Lacquers, EZY Screed Tools, Drainage Pipes, Metal Edging and much more.
 
Please call (703) 339-8095 for special pricing and availability of our landscape accessories in stock. Visit our website for images of our landscape accessories.
 

Our Types of Sod Grass for Pickup and Delivery in Northern Virginia

July 10, 2023
It is very difficult to plant grass this time of the year. We have excess heat drying our the turf and then thunder storms washing away the seed.
Rock Stone and Sand Yard RSSY has the solution. RSSY stocks several types of SOD Grass for pickup and delivery in the Northern VA area.
 
TALL FESCUE GRASS: 600 SQ FT PER PALLET OR 10 SQ FT PER ROLL
BLUEGRASS: 600 SQ FT PER PALLET OR 10 SQ FT PER ROLL
ZOYSIA GRASS: MINIMUM ORDER 100 SQ FT OR FULL PALLETS
BERMUDA GRASS: 500 SQ FT PALLET
 
Please call today for details and pricing or visit our website for more details.
 

Plan a Beautiful Outdoor Living Space to Use Year Round

June 27, 2023

The 4th of July Holiday is almost upon us bringing hot Summer weather.   This is a good time to look at your yard to plan a beautiful outdoor living space that you can use year round. Before you get started on creating an outdoor living space, you need to have a clear idea of the kind of design you would want in your yard. Stop by the RSSY design center to speak to our sales persons to get some ideas and then study your existing landscape. We will help you imagine how the space will be used and research different materials to insure proper function and design features.  Please call today (703) 339-8095 to set up an appointment or visit our website for more details.

 

Mulch Delivery in Fairfax, VA

June 19, 2023

It is time to Mulch. Hot summer days are coming and your plants deserve at least a 6 inch layer of Mulch. Going to the big box stores to buy those heavy bags of mulch can do a number on your pocketbook.

Call RSSY today (703) 339-8095 and have your Mulch delivered to your home or business. We can deliver in bags or by the truck load – your choice! If you are going to pick up, use our Mulch Calculator to determine the amount of Mulch you need.

See you at the Rock Stone and Sand Yard RSSY.

 

Discover Our Gravel Products in Our Inventory!

June 13, 2023
Crisp beds of gravel always look good in contemporary gardens in Northern Virginia. They make a nice textural contrast to break up smooth pavers and wooden decks in patio areas. Soften the effect with bold leaf planting arching over or growing through the gravel. Use the gravel to create little islands of planting that let you still see plenty of gravel. Any plants with a Mediterranean feel are the natural choice and can be planted directly into the gravel and look stunning in modern spaces.
 
Gravel is a versatile material that’s perfect for landscaping around water feature ideas to create contrast against a pond or vertical cascade. If you want to use gravel for a practical purpose like this, it’s a good idea to choose a medium-sized grade like Number 5 or Number 8 Bluestone gravel.
 
If it’s too small and fine, then it will spread around easily as you walk over it. If it’s too large, then it may make walking on the surface difficult. Please speak with our sales people to get the right texture and size of the decorative gravel for your landscaping ideas.
 
Call us today (703) 339-8095 or visit our web page for gravel images we stock in inventory.
 

Enhance Your Landscape in Northern Virginia with Natural Boulders and Steppers

June 5, 2023
Enhance the age and elevation of your landscape in Northern Virginia with Natural Boulders and Steppers. Natural Steppers, also known as Garden Path Steppers and Slabs, can be a key element to completing any elevated or sloping terrain landscape project. Rock Stone and Sand Yard has an inventory of natural quarried and mined steppers and slabs.
 
Applications vary from small garden path steppers to extra-large diving rock slabs and everything in between. Choose from an abundance of sizes, colors, and textures. Steppers and slab material is classified at RSSY by type and packaged by the pallet or by the pound. Please call us today (703) 339-8095 for more details and pricing.
 

Modernize the Look and Feel of Your Garden with Our Stone Products

May 30, 2023
Rock Stone and Sand Yard inventories RSSY River Jack Stone (1-3″) which is a decorative roundish 1-4″ stone of Earth tones of grey, brown, blue and reds. We enjoy having a variety of customers, guests, fans, and gardening / outdoor living enthusiasts enjoy all of our amazing stone products. Our RSSY River Jack Stone has become a fashionable item for updating and modernizing the landscape look and feel of gardens on a variety of properties in Northern Virginia communities. We look forward to seeing you at the Yard.
 
How much stone do I need? 1 cubic yard of stone/gravel will cover 100 sq. feet at approx. 2″ deep. Call us at (703) 339-8095 if you have any questions. Out garden center experts are always ready to help you out. Whether it is a short phone call to find out the information you need or stopping by for some suggestions, our team is ready. We take pride in our friendly and knowledgeable customer service. We truly look forward to making your outdoor landscape dreams a reality.
 
Furthermore, we have resources available to assist you in making the correct decisions within our wide availability of stone offerings. Please visit our page for images.
 

 

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