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25 lbs bag - Deluxe Overseed LS

Deluxe Overseed LS Lawn Seed mixture includes 20% Kentucky Bluegrass, 20% Creeping Red Fescue, 30% Slider LS™ Perennial Rye, and 30% Fastball RGL Per. Ryegrass.  A good solid mixture for overseeding on most soil types with endophyte enhanced Ryegrass.

The mixture DOES NOT contain limestone coating or clear polymer coating.  The mixture is 100% grass seed with NO fillers!

Comes in 25 lbs bags (11kg bags)

Applications:

  • This mixture is good for all soil types
  • Apply the seed evenly at approximately 5 to 7 lbs per 1000 sq. ft.

grass ruler

Laterial Spread Perennial Ryegrass spreads through tillers seen above.  This spreading ability is the secret to the self-repair ability of LS Perennial Ryegrass.

New Lawn Seeding Tips

  1. Ensure that you have a minimum of 10 cm of good topsoil.
  2. Make sure you have a fine smooth seed bed.  Remove all stones, lumps and other debris.
  3. Apply starter fertilizer at the recommended rate.
  4. Apply the  seed evenly (approximately 5 to 7lbs per 1000 sq.ft.).  If using a spreader, apply half going horizontally and the other half going vertically.
  5. Rake or roll the soil lightly after applying the seed.
  6. Keep the area moist by frequent light watering until the seed is established.
  7. Depending on the grass species, under ideal growing conditions, some seed will germinate in one week, while others will take four weeks.
  8. Seed germinates best when temperatures are 15°-26°C.  Seed applied at cooler temperatures may take longer to emerge.
  9. For best results, apply in early to mid-spring or early fall.

Overseeding Tips

  1. Rake the bare or thin areas vigorously to loosen the soil and to remove debris.
  2. For thickening up purposes, apply at half the recommended rate.
  3. For patching up purposes, apply at the full recommended rate.
  4. Apply a thin layer of Topdressing Soil or Screened Topsoil on patched up areas.
  5. Follow points 5 to 9 on the "new seeding tips" above.

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10 lbs bag - Premium Plus LS Lawn Seed

Premium Plus LS Lawn Seed mixture includes 35% Kentucky Bluegrass, 35% Creeping Red Fescue and 30% Slider LS™ Perennial Rye.  Mixture for all soil types.

The mixture DOES NOT contain limestone coating or clear polymer coating.  The mixture is 100% grass seed with NO fillers!

Comes in easy-to-carry 10 lbs bags (4.5 kg bags)!

 

Applications:

  • This mixture is good for all soil types
  • Apply the seed evenly at approximately 5 to 7 lbs per 1000 sq. ft.

grass ruler

  • Lateral Spread Perennial Ryegrass spreads through tillers seen above. This spreading ability is the secret to the self-repair ability of LS Perennial Ryegrass.

New Lawn Seeding Tips

  1. Ensure that you have a minimum of 10 cm of good topsoil.
  2. Make sure you have a fine smooth seed bed.  Remove all stones, lumps and other debris.
  3. Apply starter fertilizer at the recommended rate.
  4. Apply the  seed evenly (approximately 5 to 7lbs per 1000 sq.ft.).  If using a spreader, apply half going horizontally and the other half going vertically.
  5. Rake or roll the soil lightly after applying the seed.
  6. Keep the area moist by frequent light watering until the seed is established.
  7. Depending on the grass species, under ideal growing conditions, some seed will germinate in one week, while others will take four weeks.
  8. Seed germinates best when temperatures are 15°-26°C.  Seed applied at cooler temperatures may take longer to emerge.
  9. For best results, apply in early to mid-spring or early fall.

Overseeding Tips

  1. Rake the bare or thin areas vigorously to loosen the soil and to remove debris.
  2. For thickening up purposes, apply at half the recommended rate.
  3. For patching up purposes, apply at the full recommended rate.
  4. Apply a thin layer of Topdressing Soil or Screened Topsoil on patched up areas.
  5. Follow points 5 to 9 on the “new seeding tips” above.

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1/2" - 1 1/2" Red Granite Stone

Red Granite Stone offers a unique look, similar to a crushed red block, yet at the same time very different from any other material. It delivers a look that can single-handedly transform the entire look of your home, even if you only use it in certain areas of your yard.

Red Granite Stone can be used as a standalone decorative stone or combined with other materials such as Black Granite Stone and White Calcite Stone. Every combination of stone offers a different, unique look, making it easy to create beautiful scenery without much effort.

Red Granite Stone can have many different applications and uses.

How to Decorate with Red Granite Stone

  • Red Granite Stone can serve as a border around your home. It will accentuate the look of your home, and combined with bricks, plants, or both, your house will stand out from the others on your block.
  • Red Granite Stone can give a fuller, deeper look to flower beds, gardens, and tree beds. This will also make your overall landscape appear fuller.
  • Although it might not offer the same interesting look as Black Granite Stone or White Stone, Red Granite Stone can be used for pool and aquarium beds. Any combination of the three will give your pond a very unique look.
  • Other uses for Red Granite Stone are in water features such as a fountain, or a waterfall, to cover areas in your yard where grass just won't grow and anything else that comes to mind; the extent of your creativity is the only limit!

Sizes Available:  Greely Sand and Stone carries Red Granite Stone in 1/2" - 1 1/2" sizes. Order it by the bag (3 convenient sizes) or by the truckload!

Greely Sand & Stone offers a variety of stone & gravel in an assortment of sizes for all your landscaping & hardscaping needs. Let us know your requirements, and we will assist you in selecting the right type of stone for your Ottawa property. Choose the stone you want, place an order, and we’ll deliver directly to your driveway in Ottawa!

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White Calcite Stone

White Calcite Stone represents purity, balance, and innocence. Though many believe it can have healing properties and support emotional balance and clear-headedness, it’s mainly used for decoration.

As a decorative addition to your landscape, White Calcite Stone can add so much beauty and uniqueness with only a little bit of creativity.

Greely Sand & Gravel offers White Calcite Stone in 1/2” - 3/4” and 3/4” - 1 1/2” sizes. Both size ranges can be used for every project, but we recommend the smaller size for smaller projects such as aquariums and larger sizes for ponds and fountains.  Please note, depending on the vein in the quarry, White Calcite may have traces of black granite.

White Calcite Stone Uses

  • White Calcite Stone will add so much personality and value to your home as a border around a house. Combined with a few plants, expect White Calcite Stone to transform the look of your home.
  • Decorating flower beds, gardens, and tree beds with White Calcite Stone will result in a very unique look. Adding red or black stones will further make your garden, flower bed, or tree bed memorable. For example, Black Granite combined with White Calcite Stone can result in a very modern, unique, and artistic decoration.
  • White Calcite Stone can be added as an accenting piece to pool areas, ponds, waterfalls, and fountains. Any water-oriented feature of your home will be improved with White Calcite Stone.
  • Because many believe that White Calcite Stone has multiple beneficial and healing properties, you could use it as a standalone decoration in your house or yard.

White Calcite Stone is almost similar to gravel, but it has different properties. Rather than a stone, White Calcite closely resembles a crystal, which gives it a unique look.

Whether or not White Calcite Stone has healing and spiritual properties, one thing’s for sure; it will transform your house and turn it into a home.

Sizes Available:  Greely Sand and Stone carries White Calcite Stone in 1/2” - 3/4” and 3/4” - 1 1/2” sizes. Order it by the bag (3 convenient sizes) or by the truckload!

Greely Sand & Gravel is here for all your home’s landscaping and hardscaping needs! We offer a variety of stone & gravel in an assortment of sizes for all your landscaping needs. Let us know your requirements, and we will assist you in selecting the right type of stone for your Ottawa property. Choose the stone you want, place an order, and we’ll deliver directly to your driveway in Ottawa!

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Coloured Riverwash Stone

Coloured Riverwash Stone is Available in the following sizes:

Natural - 3/8"-5/8", 7/8"-1", 1/2"-2 ", 2"-5", AND 3/4"-1 1/2" Premium

Applications:

  • Also known as pea stone
  • Maintenance border around homes
  • Decorative around flower beds
  • Stone walkways
  • Accenting pool areas
  • Perfect for ponds and water features
  • Ideal for shaded areas where the grass is hard to grow
  • Please note The size 2"-5" may have longer elongated stones due to the screening process, where some stones can vary up to 7" in length
  • Need geotextile to restrict weeds?  Try our commercial grade PRO SILVER PLUS woven geotextile. 

***Please note, the photos are a sample of the size of Riverwash Stone and do not guarantee that all stone will match exactly the sizing in the photos.  If you are not sure about the size of the Riverwash Stone you are ordering, then please come to our depots before making your purchase online.

After installing your Coloured Riverwash Stone, be sure to take your garden hose and rinse the Coloured Riverwash Stone to brighten the natural colours.

Please note: Due to variations in monitor settings, we cannot guarantee that the colours displayed on our website will exactly match the colour of the product.  Furthermore, the use of a golf ball is to help provide a sense of the scale of the Riverwash Stone.  Due to the nature of the manufacturing process, from time to time product sizing may vary slightly.  If you have any questions about a particular colour or size, please contact us prior to ordering for clarification.

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Crushed Stone & Stone Dust

Crushed Stone and Stone Dust are some of the most crucial materials for many DIY hardscaping projects. Crushed Stone and Stone Dust have many different applications, but they also have many other names, which can get confusing.

However, Crushed Stone is a stone that has been run through a crushing machine which also creates Stone Dust as a byproduct. The two can either come as a combination or be separated, allowing them to have many applications. It can be made from many different stones, such as limestone, granite, and similar, further increasing the spectrum of possibilities.

Uses for Stone Dust and Crushed Stone

Most often, Stone Dust is used as a setting bed for bluestone, cobblestone, and other stone pavers, due to its ability to offer a smooth surface while at the same time supporting the weight of the stone.

Another use for Stone Dust is agriculture, as it changes the pH levels and increases the fertility of the soil.

Crushed Stone closely resembles gravel; however, crushed stone is made while gravel is created by naturally occurring erosion. Its primary use is in road construction, where it serves as a composite material in asphalt, tarmac, and concrete.

However, depending on your creativity, it can also be used for landscaping as a walkway, a driveway, a groundcover, and other similar applications.

Other less common uses for crushed stone as railroad track ballast, weed suppressor, and erosion control.

The benefits of Crushed Stone and Stone Dust

  • Stone Dust is perfect for making slightly uneven surfaces flat and level.
  • Both Crushed Stone and Stone Dust aren’t as expensive as other hardscaping materials.
  • Stone Dust and Crushed Stone are perfect for filling out the holes between paving stones where weed might start growing.
  • Because they’re created from different stones, you can purchase them in a variety of different colours and types.

Crushed Stone and Stone Dust have many different benefits and uses, so you have complete creative freedom to think outside the box and utilize the materials in the best way possible!

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Adventure Playground Mulch (IPEMA)

Adventure Playground Mulch is natural wood fiber that is tested for cushionability and accessibility.  Adventure Playground Mulch mats together to offer a soft, safe surface for children to play on. It is IPEMA certified, and conforms to ASTM F3351-19E1 Impact Attenuation, ASTM F2075 Hazardous Metals, Tramp Metals and Sieve Analysis.  Adventure Playground Mulch conforms to ASTM F1951-14 Wheelchair Accessibility.

Please refer to our guide for installation and maintenance of Adventure Playground Mulch.

Adventure Playground Mulch is also known as Engineered Wood Fibre (EWF).

DIY tip: The recommended depth for a safe playground is 12″ of compacted Adventure Playground Mulch.  The 12″ depth should be compacted with a tamper in 4″ layers to ensure adequate compaction.  When calculating the quantity, it is recommended to add an additional 20% to the volume due to compaction.

Please note: Due to variations in monitor settings, we cannot guarantee that the colours displayed on our website will exactly match the colour of the product.  If you have any questions about a particular colour, please contact us prior to ordering for clarification.

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Ottawa Playground Stone

Greely’s Playground Stone has undergone an impact surface test to ensure the safety of children. Grace-Kells Consultant Inc. performed a controlled laboratory impact surface test, which is outlined in the report titled New Playstructure Sand Testing (March 2001), designed by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.

Playground stone is washed round clear pea stone sized 5/16" - 3/8". Click for test results.

Need tools like a wheelbarrow & shovel for your do-it-yourself project? Rent our convenient all-in-one Tool Rental Kit and SAVE $25.00 on the rental price when you purchase a cubic yard or half cubic yard bag.

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Enhanced Black Bark Mulch

Enhanced Black Bark Mulch is shredded hardwood bark that is chunky in texture and is dyed black with a biodegradable dye.  Can lighten in colour over time.

Applications:

  • Attractive mulch, dark in colour
  • Reapplication as required for the visual effect
  • DIY tip: for new flower beds, apply 3″ of mulch to prevent weed growth but still allow water to access the soil
  • DIY tip: for older flower beds: Apply approximately 1″ to refresh the mulch every year or alternating year, depending on the effectiveness of the mulch.
  • For more information on the colourants used, click here

Please note: Due to variations in monitor settings, we cannot guarantee that the colours displayed on our website will exactly match the colour of the product.  If you have any questions about a particular colour, please contact us prior to ordering for clarification.

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Shredded Cedar Mulch (4 Colours)

Freshly ground White Cedar bark is fibrous in texture, and mats very well. Strong cedar aroma.

The coloured cedar mulches have been enhanced with a biodegradable dye to ensure a more long-lasting and uniform colour versus the natural cedar mulch.

Environmental Note:  Cedar Mulch is sustainable since it is produced using by-products from sawmills and forestry operations.

Applications:

  • Ideal for slopes
  • Used mostly in tree beds or large landscape areas
  • Reapplication as required for the visual effect
  • For more information on the colourants used, click here
  • Check out the texture...

Please note: Due to variations in monitor settings, we cannot guarantee that the colours displayed on our website will exactly match the colour of the product.  If you have any questions about a particular colour, please contact us prior to ordering for clarification.

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