What size landscape boulders should I choose for my yard?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-size-river-rock-is-best-for-landscaping.htm">best size rock for your landscaping</a> depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you’ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:</p><ul><li><p>Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits </p></li><li><p>Medium boulders (12–24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features</p></li><li><p>Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.</p></li></ul><p>Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.</p></div>

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Q: What is the difference between gravel and pea gravel?

• <div><p>Pea gravel is a type of gravel that is generally smaller and rounder than regular gravel. It's usually made from river rock and is available in a wide range of colors. Thanks to its soft, round shape, pea gravel is more comfortable to walk on compared to standard gravel, which can have sharp edges. A drawback of pea gravel is that it can scatter more easily than other gravel types.</p></div>

Q: How many bags of topsoil are in a yard?

• <div><p>The number of bags of topsoil you need depends on the depth you&rsquo;re filling. The average topsoil is sold in a roughly forty-pound bag, covering 12 square feet at a one-inch depth. Since topsoil is by nature the uppermost layer of soil, you can bet on only needing to fill about 4 to 8 inches of soil depth with it.</p></div>

Q: What materials are best for different climates?

• <div><p>Durable materials suited for climate include aluminum for coastal areas or composite wood in varying environments for durability and minimal upkeep.</p></div>

Q: What should you put underneath artificial grass?

• <div><p>Artificial turf usually requires some sort of base. If you&rsquo;re installing the grass over soil, you&rsquo;ll want to add a weed barrier (weeds can damage your fake grass) and an artificial grass sub-base . Typically, this is a mixture of gravel and sand, like crushed miscellaneous base (CMB) or decomposed granite. If you're placing turf over concrete, you can skip the sub base and use a padded underlayment.</p></div>

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Fast, professional and very clean, Job was done like he promised and better than I expected, I will recommend him to all my friends and family and will call him for future work for sure
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Reviewed in February 2018
Excellent!! Anderson Landscaping is the best company I have ever done business with!! They always showed up on time, the crew was a pleasure to work with and Todd Anderson has a way of making you feel like you are his only customer. The crew is very talented and always cleaned up everyday before...
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Jerrod and his staff were friendly and hard working. The work they did was beautifully executed. I will definitely be using them in the future.
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Mr. Schmidt took over a project that was started in the Fall of 2010 when another landscaper apparently bailed out on us after repeated phone calls and emails that we were ready for him to get started again in March 2011 after the cold weather ended. Mr. Schmidt had to work with what was...
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Wonderful. Work is high quality. Anthony communicates easily. He is reliable and has a background in professional landscaping. I recommend Ancient City Landscaping to put any customer at ease regarding their landscaping.
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As noted in many of the reviews, Larry is very enthusiastic and very knowledgeable and provided my husband and me with new ideas and a host of tips on achieving and maintaining a certain look for our yard. We have had mixed success with other attempts to landscape our yard and were pleased...
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