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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,...
When Is the Best Time to Put Topsoil Down?
There are a number of reasons your lawn or garden may need a topsoil replenishment, including visible signs of nutrient depletion like dead grass or bare spots, erosion, exposed tree roots, poor drainage, or lackluster plant growth. If your yard is experiencing any...
The Ultimate Guide to Weed Control for Gravel Driveways
You want to keep your gravel driveway in tip-top shape, so you've implemented a maintenance schedule, made sure to tend to it after winter weather, and restored your gravel driveway when necessary. Just when you think you're on top of your gravel driveway type,...
Gravel Driveway Restoration: How to Make It Look Like New Again
Gravel driveways are a great choice for a number of reasons. They're stylish, nice to look at, long-lasting, and budget-friendly, for starters. Of course, like any driveway type, a few years of wear-and-tear, weather, and aging can turn your once sparkling new gravel...
Gravel Driveway Types: Which One is Best for Your Home?
Is your driveway in need of a renovation? Does your home build require a new driveway? Do you desire something different from the standard concrete or asphalt, something that stands out from the pack while also standing up to wear and tear? Then a gravel driveway is a...