Material Guides guides
Deep guides on the products Yardexa delivers — what they are, when to use them, and how they compare.
What Is Decomposed Granite?
DG is finely weathered granite — the most popular natural surface for California pathways and Mediterranean landscapes.
California Gold DG Guide
The warm gold DG that shows up in most California front yards — here is exactly how to spec and install it.
Mexican Beach Pebble Sizes Explained
The five common Mexican beach pebble sizes — and which one belongs in your project.
Drain Rock Guide
The complete guide to washed drain rock — sizes, where to use it, and how to size a load.
Lava Rock Guide
Lava rock is lightweight, porous, and decorative — great in the right context, wrong in most driveways.
Best Decorative Rock for Front Yards
Five decorative rocks that dominate California front yards — and how to pick between them.
Landscape Boulder Guide
Boulders are the single highest-impact element in a landscape. Here is how to spec them right.
Mulch Types Explained
Bark mulch is not one product. Here is how the common California types differ.
Concrete Mixes Explained
The common ready-mix specs decoded — PSI, aggregate size, and slump.
Travertine Guide
Travertine stays cool underfoot and reads high-end — here is when to spec it.
Flagstone Guide
Flagstone is a signature natural-stone hardscape — here is how it is specified and installed.