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Topdressing A Lawn: The Benefits And How To Do It
What is the secret to green grass and a lush lawn? Compost. Simple steps go a long way to improving a lawn and helping it stay green throughout the full growing season. Topdressing a lawn is accomplished by spreading a thin layer of material such as compost or sand...
Crushed Or Clear Stone: Which Is Best For Your Landscaping Project?
Good landscaping will not only enhance the look of your home but also the way it makes you feel. As you begin drafting your plans, we think you should know the benefits of gravel. Gravel is essential to many lawn and landscape projects, as it serves many purposes. It...
What Is Topsoil and How to Choose the Right Kind
Why is topsoil so important? In your business or in your home garden when it comes to landscaping you hear the word topsoil all the time. We would like to answer some of the most common questions about topsoil in this article. What is Topsoil? Almost every...
Choosing the Right Material for Your Landscape Renovation: Fill Dirt, Gravel, Sand, or Topsoil
If you have started planning your landscape renovation, you should know that different landscaping projects require different materials such as fill dirt, gravel, sand or topsoil. Choosing the right dirt dirt can make a difference between a landscape well done or a...
8 Tips To Get The Most Out of Your Next Landscaping Project
Good landscaping will increase your home's curb appeal and make you proud and excited about the new look. Here at Bray Topsoil & Gravel, we have some tips for your landscaping projects, whether in the front yard, backyard, or even just a small project for your...
Bray Works With Many Landscaping Companies – This is What We’ve Learned From Them On How To Run A Profitable Landscaping Business…
Bray Topsoil & Gravel works hand in hand with a number of Landscaping companies who need our topsoil & gravel and love our service. Over the years we have found that running a profitable landscaping business may seem simple enough but the formula is much more...
Does Your Yard Have Drainage Problems? View 5 Symptoms and 6 Ways to Fix It
Without incorporating landscape drainage solutions, flooding can be a huge issue for homeowners. More than the unsightly pools of water or muddy footprints into your house, drainage issues can cause some serious issues to the foundation of your home as it seeps into...
9 Steps To Building Your Own Gravel Driveway…
If you are planning to build your gravel driveway, we can help! Fresh gravel not only enhances the curb appeal of your home, but it also increases the value of it. Many people assume that they will have to hire a professional to get the job done, but with the right...
How to Choose the Best Gravel Color For Your Landscaping Project…
There are a number of reasons to choose gravel for your garden: the satisfying crunch it makes underfoot, its relatively low cost compared with other hardscaping materials, the environmental benefit of preventing runoff and erosion, and the fact that it looks good...
The Structure, Types, and Function of Topsoil…
Soils harbor some of the most diverse microbes on Earth and are essential for both nutrient cycling and carbon storage. Topsoil is created naturally through a slow process of weathering rocks and decaying organic matter. It takes around 100 years for every inch to be...