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Carolina Home & Garden Inc
4.9(
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Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Carolina Home and Garden, located in Cape Carteret, was established in 1999 by Brian and Stephanie Watson as a small locally owned garden nursery. We have expanded from a small locally owned garden nursery to a one stop shopping center for all types of home and gardening items including on-site greenhouses, where we grow our own plants, to offering both commercial and residential landscaping services, to beautiful and unique outdoor furniture and pottery. Plus, our latest addition, Home Bling department, which includes one of a kind decorations and adornments for inside the home.\n

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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J & L Tile Works Inc
4.6(
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Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

J & L Tile Works, Inc. specializes in top quality work and personalized services for your remodeling needs. The color and type of product and decor of a room can change its atmosphere from dull to cheery, drab to welcoming. A fresh new floor, countertop, or backsplash can make all the difference. We can remodel one or all of the rooms in your house, townhouse, condo, office or business. We can change the outside of your commercial or residential building quickly and efficiently. Together we can make your home or business a site to see.\n\n*BBB Accredited Business since 03/10/2006, A+ Rating

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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Kinston, NC

To calculate how much pea gravel you need for your project, multiply the length, width, and depth of the area you want to cover to find the volume in cubic feet. Then, divide that number by 27 to convert it to cubic yards to determine the amount of pea gravel you need.

A yard of pea gravel weighs about 1.3 tons or 2,600 pounds. Keep in mind that wet gravel weighs more than dry, and different types of gravel can vary in weight. For example, due to its density, river rock weighs significantly more than crushed stone and pea gravel.

The ideal depth for pea gravel depends on the type and size of your project. You'll need at least two to three inches for walkways and patios and a minimum of six inches for driveways to support heavy vehicles and prevent shifting over time. Aim for a depth of three to four inches in decorative garden beds or drainage areas.

Pea gravel is attractive, versatile, and low-maintenance. It provides excellent drainage, making it ideal for pathways, driveways, and garden beds. On the downside, its sharp texture isn't ideal for bare feet, and it can be challenging to weed or remove once installed. It can also shift underfoot without proper edging, creating an uneven surface.

Alternative landscaping materials you can use instead of pea gravel include wood chips, decomposed granite, crushed stone, pebbles, quartz, mulch, sand, and river rock. These materials offer different aesthetics, performance, and costs, so it’s important to do your research to determine which one best fits your landscape design and budget.

Many homeowners choose pea gravel because it requires minimal upkeep compared to other landscaping materials. You'll need to rake it occasionally to redistribute the stones and maintain an even surface. Pros also recommend installing weed barrier fabric beneath the gravel to prevent unwanted growth, although some weeds may still appear over time.

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