We here at Eddybrook have been working hard on a big project for a patio area. I have been doing research on some popular hard stones that are used for outdoor spaces:

Limestone:
It's a sedimentary rock, or a stone that's made up of eroded grains of rock, fossils and plants, along with mud and sand that's compressed and packed together. Limestone comes in a range of colors from white to red and black Traditionally, limestone has been used in many building projects, including the Empire State Building in New York City Limestone, like most natural stones, can stand up to the elements outside.

Sandstone:
Sandstone, another sedimentary rock, works well for outdoor applications. While limestone may incorporate a number of once-living plants and animals into its composition, sandstone is created when grains of sand, along with other minerals, are cemented together over time to produce a rock ranging from reddish brown to white. Sandstone makes a good paving stone because it can easily be broken into thin slabs. It's also a good choice if you're going to be creating a retaining wall or a privacy wall. A sandstone wall can add height to your garden landscape.

Quartzite:
This actually starts as sandstone. Through compression and heat, the sandstone is changed, or metamorphosed, into the new metamorphic rock. Quartzite is very hard and dense, which makes it a good choice for weathering outside in the elements. It comes in a range of colors, including white, yellow and gray. Quartzite can give off a shiny appearance, which can make it a showstopper at night, since the stone can give off a glow in the moonlight.

There are many more to choose from but these are the few I have found to be very interesting! Call EddyBrook today for an estimate for landscaping, mulching, hardscape design or trees. Autumn is right around the corner so that means digging season for us!