River rock is one of the simplest, most practical, and most multi-use materials that add an utterly charming touch to any outdoor space. Years and years of cascading water have provided us with naturally occurring river stones with smooth edges that appear in a...
If you’re looking for a way to make your yard more attractive with a unique and eye-catching material, landscaping gravel is the material for you. Landscaping gravel is great for all types of yards, and it can also be a useful tool for setting pipes in new places and...
There’s so much more to landscape design than you probably think there is. If you are familiar with landscape design, you know that it’s the little details that make a design special and unique -- what small details do you see in your own yard? While you may be...
Professional and DIY landscapers alike find pea stone a valuable material no matter the season. Not only does it look good, but it also is very easy to lay and costs less than its alternatives. Select the colors and textures that you love from a variety of options to...
Springtime is busy time for Virginians as we get our yards all fixed up for the year. As we like to say, “spread mulch, not germs!” Even aside from mulch, homeowners are planting flowers, trees, shrubs, building patios, decks and all kinds of outdoor projects. To help...
The weather in northern Virginia has finally turned and Fall is officially here. It’s the perfect time to start burning fires in your fireplace. Here’s everything you need to know about buying firewood and safely burning a fire in your fireplace.Buying...
With the end of summer and fall looming, it’s a critical time for some lawn maintenance. Late September and October are months that you need to get some planting done, and get the right feeding and weed maintenance done to ensure a beautiful bloom in the spring. There...
If you’re trying to get your lawn in shape, but have lots of weeds, or moss or some other problem, the following steps will help you get started. Topsoil and Compost Problems for 2019 This year there are some considerations that aren’t typical. Since we’ve had a lot...
Have you stepped outside? Brr! Snow on the ground and more forecasted to come. We’ve got that pesky polar vortex to thank for wind chills in the teens and storms that threatens to disrupt travel plans from Virginia to Maine. After a hot summer and a warmer than...
Keeping your yard and landscaping beautiful is part of Summer. Saturdays spent mowing and trimming are a way of life for many northern Virginia homeowners. We all want beautiful surroundings, but there are a few things that even the most conscientious homeowners...
Late March means that it’s time to order your mulch! Residents all over northern Virginia are placing their orders and having the bagged mulch or bulk mulch stacked or dumped in their driveways. Since we’re the largest supplier of mulch, topsoil and soil amendments in...
It’s only January but in just a few short weeks everybody will be placing orders for their spring mulch delivery. If you have a sports team, club, organization or any group than needs to raise money, a Mulch Fundraiser is the perfect solution. JK Enterprise can help...
