Category: Retaining Wall
4 Natural Stone Projects That Instantly Improve Your Home’s Value
Natural stone is beautiful, durable, and timeless. For those reasons, natural stone also significantly increases the value of your home. At Garrity Stone, Inc., we’ve been helping Indianapolis-area residents improve the look and value of their homes since 1964. Instantly boost your home’s value with one of the following four natural stone features.
4 Reasons to Build a Retaining Wall
Whether you are planning to change the look of your outdoor space or you have a sloping yard that is unusable, it may be time to build a retaining wall on your property. Garrity Stone, Inc. has been providing quality stone for projects just like this in the Indianapolis area for over 50 years. Here […]
How Stone Can Transform an Outdoor Living Space
Nothing draws us outside like a warm Indianapolis summer. At this time of year, we don’t want to simply experience the outdoors from behind our window; we want our yard to become an extension of our home. Is your space in need of an update and you dream of creating a cozy outdoor living area? […]
6 Tips for Building a Retaining Wall
A retaining wall can be a great solution for adding some curb appeal or creating a nice space for landscaping or gardening. With some guidance and quality stone products, most homeowners can create a retaining wall that looks great and is sturdy for years to come. Before you dive into your project, consider these tips from […]
3 At-Home Uses for Boulders
You’ve been eyeing those large boulders at Garrity Stone, Inc. of Indianapolis, and you want to find a way to incorporate them into your existing landscaping. However, you’re a little at a loss on how to do that. Let us help you out. Here are a few ways you can utilize our high-quality boulders to […]
How to Construct a Striking Stone Fire Pit
Many of my favorite fall memories revolve around fire pits. Cooking s’mores, roasting brats (yes, many of the memories are food related), and chatting with family and friends underneath the stars are just a few of them. If you live in Indy, you don’t have to wait for your next camping trip to have a […]
Could You Use a Retaining Wall?
Is your yard looking a little chaotic? While regularly mowing and planting flowers certainly help improve its appearance, these things alone won’t give your yard instant curb appeal. Just like every room in your home needs to be organized, so does your yard. Strategically building retaining walls on your property is a practical and aesthetically […]
Gravel Driveways
When you imagine a gravel road, you’re probably picturing a run-down road through the country—the type of road that’s hard on your car and unpleasantly dusty. It might be surprising to you, then, that gravel driveways are becoming more and more popular among homeowners. The rustic look of a gravel driveway can add to your […]
Protecting Your Riverbanks
Anyone who lives near a river knows how delightful it is to listen to the water flowing past your windows every day. However, river living can also be dangerous—heavy rains can bring floods and riverbanks can collapse. If your house is near a river, a retaining wall may be a wise investment.
Designing A Backyard Pond
If you are in the process of designing a luxurious and relaxing landscape, why not create your own backyard pond? Here are a few things to consider before starting construction on the pond.
