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Pennslyvannia Bluestone (PA Bluestone) is often referred to as slate, however this is a misnomer.  PA Bluestone is actually a hard sandstone that doesn’t flake like typical slate because of the way mother nature created it.  It comes from the Pocono and Northeast region of PA and has been very popular with homeowners and landscape contractors alike for generations.  The name “True Blue” comes from the uniform blue/grey color throughout all the pieces.  Unlike the “Full Color” there are no rust or green hues or streaks through the stones.    The surface of this stone can be either Natural Cleft, which means each rectangular piece has been cut on its 4 sides leaving natural ridges on the top and bottom, or Thermal Face, which means it has been cut on all 6 sides(including the top and bottom) then torched on the top face to produce a texture.  This popular patio stone creates a great natural look for any application you use it.

Sold by the SF (length x width)

Sizes are in 6” increments from 12×12” to 24”x 24”; larger sizes may be available.

Natural Cleft or Thermal Face

1 ½” thickness or 1” thickness (special order)

Step Treads are sold by the piece

Treads are 2” thick and come in 14”D x 4’, 6’ or 8’ lengths

Sawn Steps are sold by the piece

Steps are 6” thick and come in 14”D x 4’, 5’ or 6’ lengths

Pennslyvannia Bluestone (PA Bluestone) is often referred to as slate, however this is a misnomer.  PA Bluestone is actually a hard sandstone that doesn’t flake like typical slate because of the way mother nature created it.  It comes from the Pocono and Northeast region of PA and has been very popular with homeowners and landscape contractors alike for generations.  Full Color, as its known, has a wide range of blues, greys, and greens with rust streaks and hues through many of the pieces.  The surface of this stone can be either Natural Cleft, which means each rectangular piece has been cut on its 4 sides leaving natural ridges on the top and bottom, or Thermal Face, which means it has been cut on all 6 sides(including the top and bottom) then torched on the top face to produce a texture.  This popular patio stone creates a great natural look for any application you use it.

Sold by the SF (length x width)

Sizes are in 6” increments from 12×12” to 24”x 24”; larger sizes may be available.

Natural Cleft or Thermal Face

1 ½” thickness or 1” thickness (special order)

Step Treads are sold by the piece

Treads are 2” thick and come in 14”D x 4’, 6’ or 8’ lengths

Sawn Steps are sold by the piece

Steps are 6” thick and come in 14”D x 4’, 5’ or 6’ lengths

These great do-it-yourself columns are easy to install and have a professional look like no other!.  Simply stack each of the column units on top of each other, using a construction adhesive to glue them together.  The seams should line up very nicely looking like a perfectly constructed column.  Glue a Column Cap to the top of the column units, and boom – you have a column that no one will know you didn’t hire a mason to install. 

Stone Column Units are 18x18x12”H

Stone Column Caps are 24×24”x 2” Thick (rockfaced on all edges)

Column units and caps are sold by the piece

Column Units and Caps come in Multi-Color Slate, Charcoal Slate, and Desert Gold

This popular imported stone comes from the Pacific Coast of Mexico.  Their dark black color is a truly unique color to add to any landscape feature in your yard.  The smooth texture on the stones makes them useful in a variety of different applications, from watergardens and Japanese Gardens to accent beds and fountain features. 

Mexican Beach Pebbles are sold by the bag (75lbs), pallet, or by the pound (lbs.)

Sizes Available – ½-1”, 1-2”, 2-3”, 3-5”, Pina Rounds (8-12”), or Beach Flats 3-8”

Colors Available – Black, Blended

(pina and beach flats are only black and vary in color from standard black pebbles)

These interesting river rocks come all the way from the Rio Grande River in the Desert Southwest.  The uniqe greys, reds, browns, and white stones combine to create a beautiful look no matter how you use them.  Common uses include Japanese Zen Gardens, Accent pieces, bed edges, or around watergardens. 

Kewanee River Rocks are sold by the pallet or by the pound (lbs.)

Sizes Available – Flats, Cobbles, Skippers

Watergarden Coping is select types of stone commonly used as a top coping layer around the edges of ponds and waterfeatures.  The stones are selected based on the thickness, size and uniformity. 

Watergarden Coping is sold by the pound (lbs.)

These hand worked stepping stones are a great idea for creating an easy to install walkway.  Each stone is 16” round and comes in 3 distinct colors; Red Sandstone, Desert Gold, Multi-Color Slate, and Grey Granite.  All hold up well to the elements and will last forever! 

All Stone Steppers are sold by the piece

Size – 16” round

Colors – Red Sandstone, Desert Gold, Multi-Color Slate, Grey Granite

Granite has long been known for its durability and withstanding the test of time.  Cobblestones have a long history dating back to Colonial times, and even before as used as roadway surfaces; many of which are still present today.  Common uses include landscape bed edges, driveway edging, borders, and even retaining walls.  Coming in a variety of sizes and colors, they fit into any landscape or hardscape project you can imagine.

All Granite Cobblestones are sold by the piece

Sizes – Regular – 9x5x5”; Jumbo 10x7x4”; Cubes 4x4x4”; Curbing 4”x8”x 3’ Long

Colors – Grey, Pink, Buff, Black (not all sizes available in all colors)

West Mountain Stone is another popular Pennslyvannia favorite among homeowners and landscapers alike.  Its brightly colored oranges, golds, and tans mix with some black and pink to create a very vibrant look standing out from any beige or cream house.  Its stones can be a little wavy and variable, but it is easy to work with and very manageable.  Split Steps are slabs of stone roughtly cut by a large stone guillotine.  The Split Steps are approx. 6”H x 14”D x 4’, 5’ or 6’ Long.  Work great for creating a set of steps for rises in your patio or in the yard.   

Sold by the piece or by the pound (lbs.)

Sizes available 6” x 12-14”D x 4, 5’ or 6’ lengths

West Mountain Stone is another popular Pennslyvannia favorite among homeowners and landscapers alike.  Its brightly colored oranges, golds, and tans mix with some black and pink to create a very vibrant look standing out from any beige or cream house.  Its stones can be a little wavy and variable, but it is easy to work with and very manageable.  Natural steps are simply large slabs of stone intended to create a non-uniform look when creating steps in a landscape or patio setting. 

Sold by Pallet or by the pound (lbs.)

Sizes available – 30-48” x 4-7”H