So you say you need a rock wall?  Maybe to define an area, or hold back a small amount of soil?  Short walls are also great for perching on to see my kingdom and keep watch over my owners. Just a few facts.
Moss Rock – This is the most common walls that you see in our area.  We have moss rocks in various sizes.  From minis (8″-12″), headsize, double headsize to large boulders.  Think winery and rolling hills.  Moss rock is also the most affordable option and most available product.  Moss rock is a courtesy of volcanic activity….
Granite- Now granite rock is a salt and pepper color.  With baskets (approximately headsize to double headsize in each); combine with our larger granite boulders, this makes a beautiful wall.  Think Tahoe shore line walls.   Granite rock is a dense rock and weighs more be cubic inch than moss rock.
General rules-Granite baskets weight averages about 3500 lbs and covers approximately 40 sqft (25 sqft per ton).  Moss rock baskets weight averages about 3100 lbs and covers approximately 40 sqft (25 sqft. per ton).
If you build a large wall or a small wall all accents look amazing!  And as always Happy Digging!

Yes…..the rains have stopped- who thought we would be saying that???  After the wettest year on record, our ground is moist and cravings nutrients.  So if your need some advice on soil, I’m your dog. Because he whom digs in it, knows it.

*Screened Topsoil – This is a screened soil (meaning rocks have been removed) excellent for mounding or filling holes prior to topdressing.
*Planters Mix – Also known as 50-50 mix.  A combination of screened topsoil and rich compost.  This is the most common choice for landscape plants and general planting.
*Growers Blend – Now this is my favorite.  It is OMRI certified dairy manure blended soil.  Now if you want a happy tummy filled with yummy veggies; this is the product.  And yes, it does have the rich smell that makes me want to roll in it!

So as you plant your garden, don’t forget to amend your soil.  And as always, Happy Digging!

Ever notice everyone is having a “fest”- beer-fest, food-fest, and what about this “March madness” stuff, Or is is March mulching? So me, as a dog, I will declare my own fest-  Bark-fest.  To me that’s all about the bark, the bark, the bark, oh puppy.  But to you humans it is all about the mulching.  Here are my picks…

*Deco Barks- Gotta love the nugget shape.  More traditional look with the brown/red hue. You may prefer small (3/4″ish) or large (11/2″ ish) in size, either way, both match my eyes.
* Dyed Barks – Black or Brown dyed barks sure do have solid consistent colors.  Black or Brown will punch up your home and give it a pop.
* Fiberous Barks-  Shredded Cedar and Redwood Ground Cover are most excellent choices for slopes.  And as a bonus are most economical selections.
Chipped Barks- Playground Fiber and Walk-on are both more of a chipped product.  Playground Fiber aka shock-ab is the pick for playgrounds.  And Walk-on bark, is always a crowd pleaser.

So go Fest it up at your place- it’s all about the bark, the bark, the bark, oh puppy.  Happy digging!

November …ahhh a month of falling leaves, short days, cool evenings and gaining an hour of sleep.  The sleep part is the best news yet.  But even better are the long nights.  This is when my master builds a fire for me to curl up next to!  There is so much caution, care and information when dealing with fire….
For outside fires
*  Make sure you have at least a 10 foot clearance.  Not too close to the house and not too close to any combustible materials.
*  Avoid those windy days.  Pick a safer day to have that bonfire.
*  Check any burning day ordinances in your area.  We surely do not want you to get a fine.
Fireplace, Fire Pit,  Firewood
* A fireplace….nothing like seating along side my master.  They always clean the fireplace out and keep the area in front of it clear.
* Fire pits are always a crowd pleaser.  You can make a firepit out of moss rock, ledgestone, retaining wall block or manufactured stone.  Prices do vary on the products, but all have an amazing outcome.
*  Now on to Firewood.  This is a staple for every wood burning home.  Our firewood is a 16″ split dry wood, and ready to burn. Firewood is purchased by full cord, 1/2 cord, 1/4 cord or a small rack.  Your pick-up truck can handle 1/4 cord or small rack; some larger trucks can even hold a 1/2 cord.  My owners will also deliver the firewood for you…just call!
So on these long cool nights ahead, be safe and be prepared. Happy Digging! #firewood #

October, what a fabulous month.  Full of leaves (which I roll in), roasted marshmallows (which I steal) and a raging fire (which I sit by).  So here are few things you humans need to tend to.
*  Rake up the leaves on our dry warm days.  If you do it weekly it won’t seem like so much.  At least that is what my owner says.
*  Clean the gutters.  Nothing is worse than having the rain come straight down the side of the house because the gutters are too full to flow.
* Create drainage.  Now that we have experienced rain, we all know the areas that need help.  Crushed or drain rock will normally remedy the problem (plus it’s harder for me to dig up)
* Pay attention to your trees.  Maybe the trees may need a little pruning.  With the last rain fall, branches were heavy and even broke off (good for chewing sticks). Other trees may look a little yellow, and may need some Growers Blend or Compost placed around  it’s base.
Take time on our lovely days, for a little stroll (with me), and a little yard tending.  It all matters and all makes a difference.  Happy digging!