Improve Your Curb Appeal Using Natural Stone & Gravel
We offer stone and gravel and installation services
Stone or gravel mulch installation can provide several benefits for your garden beds such as giving it a nice uniform appearance, it's very low maintenance, it doesn't need to be replaced like bark mulch, it can also help to reduce the amount of weeds, it can help retain moisture, and it helps insulate and protect your plants root systems during cold weather. Adding stone or gravel mulch to your garden beds is a key part of maintaining a healthy looking landscape.
There are several different types of decorative stone and gravel available at local landscape supply yards that we can use on your property for different aesthetic and functional properties.
Property Docktors is a landscaping design and build company that specializes in the installation of stone, gravel, and river rock. We are based out of Lenoir City, Tennessee and serve all of Loudon County. We can deliver and spread stone or gravel throughout your garden beds, flower beds and landscape features for both residential and commercial clients.
What Are The Benefits Of Installing Stone Or Gravel Into Your Garden Or Landscape Beds?
Rock or gravel mulch offers several benefits when used in landscape beds. Some of these advantages include:
Low maintenance: Rock and gravel mulch require little maintenance once installed, as they do not decompose or need to be replaced regularly like organic mulches.
Weed suppression: When installed with a landscape fabric or weed barrier underneath, rock and gravel mulch can effectively inhibit weed growth by blocking sunlight and making it difficult for weeds to take root. We use a double-woven weed barrier fabric for our stone installations.
Erosion control: The weight and stability of rock and gravel mulch help to prevent soil erosion, especially on slopes or in areas with heavy rainfall or strong winds.
Water conservation: Rock and gravel mulch reduce evaporation from the soil surface, helping to retain moisture and potentially reducing the need for frequent watering.
Pest resistance: Unlike organic mulches, rock and gravel mulch do not attract insects, rodents, or other pests, making them a more suitable option for pest-prone areas.
Temperature regulation: Rock and gravel mulch can help regulate soil temperature by insulating the ground and protecting plant roots from extreme heat or cold.
Aesthetic appeal: Rock and gravel mulch come in various colors, sizes, and textures, providing a wide range of design options to enhance the appearance of your landscape beds.
Durability: Rock and gravel mulch are long-lasting and do not break down over time, making them a cost-effective choice in the long run.
Preparing Your Garden And Landscape Beds For Stone Or Gravel Mulch Installation
It's not really a good idea to just start spreading out stone or gravel without some preparation to the garden and landscape beds.
For a proper, professional level installation you'll want to properly prepare the areas where the mulch will be installed. This can include removing any weeds in the beds, removal of any brush, undergrowth, or organic debris in the beds.
Shrubs and bushes and any surrounding tree cover should be pruned and trimmed back. This will prevent organic debris from falling into your newly spread mulch.
We are happy to add garden and landscape bed preparation and clean up services into your estimate. It makes an amazing difference in how good the mulch will look after installation.
Edging Your Garden Beds Before Stone Or Gravel Mulch Installation
Edging service is offered for all mulch jobs, and while this service is optional it is highly recommended. Edging a garden bed is done using a special machine or in many cases we just do it by hand. Edging the garden beds will create a more established edge to separate your mulched beds from other landscaped areas and provides a distinct line of separation between your landscaping features. This also helps keep the stone or gravel in the bed and not strewn about your lawn or hardscaping. A defined edge can also keep the grass from growing into the garden beds as well.
Lastly, edging the beds will give your garden beds a nice, clean, and uniform look.
Our Clients Love Us!
Here's What They Say
WOW!! Sam came out to discuss my ideas on how to regrade, install special drainage and completely landscape our entire 1/3rd of an acre backyard. He had the plant & landscape knowledge to come up with an exact plan of what was in my head. He just knew what I wanted and what kinds of plants and landscaping would fit our home & way of life best. We absolutely LOVE what Sam, Matt & the entire crew worked so hard to create & they even finished one day earlier than planned!! We’ll be forever grateful to them all… Thanks GUYS!! If you want perfection then run to your phone & call Property Docktors!! *****5 STARS***** See (before) picture along with (after) pictures.
Sam is a leader in the hardscape industry, I am impressed by his work and character!
Sam and his professional landscape team completed a huge landscape project and retaining wall (tearing down an existing wall that was not built properly) at our home. Sam was very professional and attentive to my ideas that I had envisioned. His team worked exceptionally hard and completed an amazing job in six working days. When the job was completed his team cleaned up and the yard was Beautiful. Sam is quick to call with estimates and was always available. I am posting before and after pictures
We are very pleased with the work Sam and his crew completed. We will definitely hire them again for additional projects.
Sam and his team worked diligently on our project. We had them replace weed barrier fabric and install river rocks on our front and back yard beds. They were even able to accommodate us on some last minute changes and additions. The end result was beautiful and a huge improvement for our property.
Sam and his crew did a beautiful job on my landscaping. It was exactly what I was looking for. They showed up ahead of schedule and finished on time. I’ve had a lot of neighbors stop by and ask who did the work. I highly recommend them.
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Please Note: We have a minimum charge of $500 for stone and gravel installation projects. This includes the the stone, delivery, and installation. For exact pricing please request an estimate.