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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Reviewed in May 2025
I bought two different systems. First a plain mini split to heat cool the rack of batteries that serve as storage for my off grid solar plant. The second was two mini splits that heat and cool my cabin. For the cabin I chose high efficiency ducted system. Inside it looks just like central heat...
Perfect Air Company
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Reviewed in October 2020
His plants are diseased and he will not warrant his work. I have used Jose for many projects and when the plants started dying and the fences that he installed started falling apart Jose stopped returning our calls and would not come back and take care of his issues. We ended up realizing that...
Silva Bros Landscape
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Reviewed in July 2017
My driveway is quite long (200-250 feet long aprx). They did a really good job. They cleaned up really well after themselves, and I did not have a problem with a mess on the bushes. They covered the plants up with plastic, so they would not get harmed. . I was very well pleased. This was my...
Frogwash Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in October 2016
Dave came out to evaluate the project. He called a few days later to schedule another appt. At that time he had drawings and a price. I wanted to add additional work and Dave was very receptive. He assessed the area left and came back later with other drawings. We agreed on plants and he...
Dave Ropp Miramar Handyman, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
They did a great job. They were very clean, very quiet, and very respectful. They did good work and came back as many times as we needed to on a followup because all things were concrete and there were different things that we wanted until we were happy. They went fine. He had really good prices...
Green Thumb Nursery & Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2014
Just looking at there plants and trees, they all look in excellent shade.
John's Corner
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Reviewed in September 2011
CALLED THEM FOR A APPOINTMENT TO GIVE ME A BID ON TAKING OUT MY OLD HOT WATER HEATER AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW ONE. FROM THE START THEY WERE KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS..CAME OUT AND LOOKED AT EVERYTHING...GAVE ME A BID AND I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE PRICING THEY GAVE...
ALL STAR PLUMBING Co.
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3 years of experience

We are from Louisiana, young and driven & went to college in Canada and started a painting company in Montreal, we have moved back to Louisiana after many years and are expanding down in Louisiana, we’re family owned and have great prices and are willing to go the extra step to satisfy our customers. Our prices are great and greatly reasonable for turn around for apartments or just regular maintenance such as drywall repair.

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With 10 years of experience, Jason's Handyman Services offers a wide variety of handyman services in the Golden Triangle and surrounding area. We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied.

Family owned and organized, Interior/Exterior Residential & Comercial General Renovation.

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20+ years of great carpentry work with a dedicated work history in pleasing our customers. We are local and owner-operated.

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We provide a comprehensive range of services, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, complete remodeling, and both small and large scale projects. Our services are fully insured and bonded for your peace of mind.

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At A&T lawncare we pride ourselves in making your lawn look to its fullest potential. Our standar service includes mowing, weedeating, edging, and blowing off any grass clipping. Our goal is to have clients proud of their lawns. You can always rely on A&T Lawn Care

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If theres a wire connected to it we can do it!

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4 years of experience

Hello my name is Justin Johnson I'm here with J&J HANDYMAN SERVICES, Where I offer all around services from leveling homes, driveways, remodeling,landscaping, you name it and we will get it done, with all around customer satisfaction . I am owner and operator of my Handyman services. I Have several years in this I dustry and willing to work endless hours to make sure the client is 100% satisfied.

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Plant Watering questions, answered by experts

After you fill in your pool, you can add trees and plants that help stabilize the soil. You might decide not to fill it in at all and find another use for the sunken area instead. A few ideas include creating a seating area or garden inside the empty pool. Depending on its size, you could create a place to roller-skate or install basketball hoops for an unconventional court.

Every one to three months, you should perform regular fountain maintenance, including draining, cleaning, and rinsing the components of your fountain basin and the pump and tubing to prevent algae and other buildup. Fountain maintenance also includes keeping the appropriate water level and removing debris like leaves, insects, and twigs from the water to avoid clogging the pump. You can also hire a professional landscaper to clean your fountain for around $50 to $150 per month on average.

Common features in lakefront landscaping projects include native and water-tolerant plants, stone paths, docks or piers, seating areas, and erosion control solutions to create a harmonious integration with the waterfront setting.

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.

Most outdoor water fountains do not use a large amount of energy, typically between 100 and 250 watts a day. Consider setting your water fountain on a timer to turn it off when you're away or in the evenings. Solar power upgrades can also lower the footprint of your fountain's operation.

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