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Rock Slinger Trucks: The Ultimate Tool for Precision Material Placement
The precision of the rock slinger truck Moving aggregate material is one of the most time-consuming, messy, and labor-intensive parts of construction or landscaping. That’s where rock slinger trucks come in. A rock slinger truck, also known as a stone slinger or a...
Choosing the Best Gravel for Retaining Wall Drainage: A Comprehensive Guide
Holding Your Landscaping in Place If you’re looking to upgrade your landscaping, consider installing gravel retaining walls with good drainage. Retaining walls can serve both a functional and an aesthetic purpose. They can stabilize your landscaping by preventing...
80 Years of Bray
This year, Bray Topsoil and Gravel celebrates 80 years of business. What started as an operation between two brothers has grown and evolved into multiple thriving companies serving homes and businesses across the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati region. There...
How Much Gravel Goes Under Pavers?
The Benefits of Pavers Pavers are often used for patios, walkways, and driveways, and installing them does more than just add a nice visual. When you add pavers to your property, either for practical or aesthetic purposes, use gravel as the base to create a solid...
What Gravel Packs Best for Driveways?
Many homeowners are switching to gravel to upgrade their patios, walkways, and driveways. Gravel is affordable, simple to install, and easy to maintain as the seasons change. If you’re trying to decide what gravel packs best for your driveway and walkways, consider...
Planting New Grass Seed? Use the Best Topsoil
If you’re planting a new lawn, the right conditions will make all the difference. At Bray Topsoil & Gravel we help you determine the best topsoil for new grass seed, as well as the right time to plant and tips for optimal results. Non-screened Topsoil for Your...
What Size Gravel Should You Use for a French Drain?
Even the most beautiful, well-maintained lawn and landscape can fail due to water drainage issues. Installing a french drain is an effective way to fix water problems like soggy yards, foundation damage, and wet basements or crawl spaces. Gravel is a key element in...
The Best Topsoil for Growing Grass: What You Need to Know
There are roughly 50 million acres of grass lawns spread throughout the United States. Yet, it seems as though you can't get your little portion to grow, no matter what you do. You've put down grass seed numerous times. Fertilizer? Yes, that too. Added straw. Set up...
Top Benefits of Hiring a Slinger Truck Service for Rock and Gravel Projects
Some rock and gravel projects are easy to DIY with just a few bags or a small delivery of your chosen rock or gravel type. Once you receive the stones, you can pour or place them by hand into a garden bed or a small pathway. Larger projects, however, will require...
What Is the Best Garden Topsoil? Tips for Thriving Plants
The right topsoil is a key factor in having a bountiful garden or beautiful landscape. While there are six main types of topsoil, not all of them are great for gardening. For example, too much clay in the soil is bad for a garden, but great for growing trees. And,...