{"title":"Gravel","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"20-mm-road-crush-calgary","title":"20 mm Road Crush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoad crush or gravel is a fine mixture of rocks and sand. When it is wet and compacted it functions as a base or leveling material for a variety of different landscape structures and hardscapes such as decks, patios, retaining walls, and walkways.  Our Road Crush is of 3\/4 Inches (20mm) size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoad crush is a very versatile material needed for increasing the stability of a foundation, or base areas that are likely to settle near the foundation, or if you're adding hardscapes on top of the grade. Note that it is one of the few materials that can be used for grading if compacted properly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormally, we do not need to install geotextile or landscape fabric underneath the road crush as long as it is damp, and compacted with a tamper. Depending on where the road crush is being installed, you may need to for stability, but it is not needed for weed prevention. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Road Crush is mixed with a fine sand, there are slight chances that weeds may appear through loosely compacted road crush. From our experience, it is rare for weeds to be growing through compared to other grading materials such as topsoil, and may happen more often when the area is hard to maintain, example being underneath a deck near the home. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Park Landscaping Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Cubic Yard","offer_id":45842040258643,"sku":"LS-ROAD_CRUSH-1YD","price":59.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/8968\/4021\/products\/Road_Crush_3248d92e-cc00-428c-8f64-ceef1107718f.jpg?v=1629228976"},{"product_id":"20-mm-washed-rock-calgary","title":"20 mm Washed Rock","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWe washed some rocks. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashed rock is exactly how it sounds - aggregate and sedimentary material that has been cleaned free from clay, dirt, and other natural debris. While it may not be 100% free from any debris, it is essential for its functionality as a back fill material or as inexpensive decorative spread! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Facts\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eBasic and essential. \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 20 mm Washed Rock is a basic aggregate that can act as a functional back fill for certain hardscapes such as retaining walls as it allows water to trickle down to permeable fabrics or sleeves. In addition to its functional purpose, it can be used as a decorative rock for landscapes and gardens, however as the washed rock are natural sedimentary materials, the sizing and coloring will be inconsistent throughout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat about Weeds?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRelation between Weeds and Washed Rocks.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from our experiences, if you are using the \u003cstrong\u003eWashed Rock as a decorative spread\u003c\/strong\u003e, we would recommend installing a landscaping fabric (5 oz.) underneath. By installing a thicker fabric, it will assist with the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparation of topsoil or base material for easy cleaning. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefense against\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003enot the elimination of weeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The removal of weeds will be easier as the roots of grown weeds will not be able to take heavy root into the soil with the fabric being present.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Park Landscaping Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Per Cubic Yard","offer_id":45842057298003,"sku":"LS-WASHED_ROCK_3\/4\"-1\"-1YD","price":56.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/8968\/4021\/products\/PLS_1inch_Washed_Rock.jpg?v=1558740524"}],"url":"https:\/\/parklandscapingsupplies.ca\/collections\/gravel.oembed","provider":"Park Landscaping Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}