What type of rock is best for landscaping?

• <div><p>The best type of rock for landscaping depends on your needs. If you want to build an affordable driveway, consider gravel. If you want an aesthetically pleasing patio, you can’t go wrong with flagstone. If you’re building a water feature, consider river rock as the base. Start by figuring out your landscaping project, then choose the best rock for that project. </p></div>

Is it normal for brick mortar to crack?

• <div><p>Minor hairline cracks in mortar are normal over time. This is a natural occurrence as bricks settle. You should <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cracked-brick-always-foundation-issue.htm">worry about cracks in brick</a> if you see vertical cracks that widen as they move up, stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, or deep horizontal cracks. These are all more serious signs of foundation damage.</p></div>

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Q: Is stone veneer less expensive than stone?

• <div><p>Stone veneer siding is approximately four times less expensive than stone because it's made of concrete and aggregates instead of natural stone. But veneer looks like real stone, is easier to install, and acts as a great, durable siding option. </p></div>

Q: What is considered masonry?

• <div><p>Masonry is an umbrella term that involves adhering individual building materials together using an adhesive, so many different things are considered masonry. These include constructing stone or brick walls or facades, installing stucco siding, installing backsplashes or tile floors, and even installing glass block windows, in some cases. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-most-common-masonry-materials.htm">Masonry materials</a> include natural stone, clay bricks, concrete bricks, glass blocks, and tiles.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between masonry and concrete?

• <div><p>Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-concrete.htm">Types of concrete</a> applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.</p></div>

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Last update on November 30, 2025

Reviewed in June 2018
Work was excellent and they let me make choices o the stone/brick for my chimney rebuild that turned out to be the best match of my old limestone at a much lower cost.
Chimney Doctor
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Reviewed in December 2015
The cut is OK. Reliable service. Price is very reasonable at $45 per cut. It takes them about 1 hour to cut and trim our yard. Small beef is that they occasionally pull up landscaping stones and have to be reminded to put them back. They broke a storm drain cover, which is all of $8, but...
CGM (Commercial Grounds Maintenance)
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Reviewed in March 2014
We had called several landscaping firms to get a retaining wall built. Doug was the first contractor that my husband thought was personable and would do a good job. Then things went bad. My husband was helping Doug and one of his employees move gravel and hit one of Doug's tools laying on...
Sun Creek Turf & Landscaping
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Reviewed in April 2012
I had been wanting the retaining wall for about 2 years, but the estimates I was receiving was a little scary (like $5,000). I contacted Jared with Aftermath Landscaping, he came over that day and gave me a very affordable estimate. I bought the large 17"W X 8"H blocks, gravel, and caps for...
Aftermath Tree Service
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Reviewed in December 2011
The project started off okay, but we raised concerns within a couple days when there seemed to be no plan (after repeated attempts to get a picture of the patio and landscape beds, we gave up). Also, there were never more than 2 workers at our house any given day, and they were working...
River Valley Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2010
Laurie came out to discuss options and do a rough measure for a quote. From there, it was a bit of a hassle getting her to respond to commmunication via email and phone. She seemed to lack some basic knowledge about her stones and the properties of the marble. After signing the contract, it...
Design Plus Granite
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