What are the cons of river rocks?

• <div>While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:<ul><li>River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. </li><li>These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. </li><li>River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. </li><li>Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.</li></ul>Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.</div>

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Moved house and they were super fast and cost effective. Everything arrived in good condition and was unloaded and placed in the new house well. Even moved big garden potted plants
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Reviewed in November 2019
Project: insulated patio cover, with lighting and fans. I recently purchased a new home, but my back yard was barren. I needed an insulated patio cover to span the length of my home and shield me from the sun and weather elements. Grand Canyon Patios installed a beautiful 40 Aluma wood patio...
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Reviewed in January 2017
WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! Plumber showed up at 10am ~ then left for the rest of the day ~ came back at 5:45 "in the dark" ~ with a young 13 year old bot ~ broke my back step ~ when taking out the old water heater ~ still NO HOT WATER ~ I had no hot water for 3 days prior! Toatal of 6 days NO HOT...
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Reviewed in March 2015
Marty & crew came to clean my house on 3/3/2015. They arrived precisely on time, did an excellent job and were cheerful in the process. They cleaned the entire house, top to bottom, including two bathtubs, two toilets, windows inside and out, refrigerator inside and out, silk plants, and greasy,...
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Reviewed in March 2011
These guys did a great, fast job. They got there and got right down to what they needed to do. Took them 5 days, buts that ok,,had to deal with weather. What was quoted is what was spent. Clean up,,,done very well, no damage to lawn or plants. Even had a pigeon show up and took the roll as...
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Pool and landscape construction. Full outdoor living spaces build and design by our team. We are fully licensed and insured contractors with integrity and dedication to our profession.

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Plant Watering questions, answered by experts

Regularly clean pumps, remove debris, and monitor water levels to prevent algae growth and clogging.

Yes, many brands make models similar to endless pools with a range of features. Some companies feature temporary aboveground pools that imitate the effect of permanent installations. Small home pool spas—or spools—as well as lap pools and pools without propulsion designs for water aerobics are also available.

Installing a prefabricated water fountain can take as little as a few hours, and custom fountains can take as long as several days to install. The installation timeline will depend on how much preparation the installation site needs, the complexity of the fountain, and whether you choose to install it yourself or hire a pro.

Water features enhance aesthetics, improve outdoor ambiance, and provide a soothing, tranquil atmosphere.

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants.
These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants.
River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures.
Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

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