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Landscaper's Cedar Mulch

Landscaper’s Cedar Mulch is ground cedar bark, fibrous in texture, and mats very well. It is light brown in colour.

Applications:

  • Ideal for slopes
  • Used mostly in tree beds or large landscape areas
  • 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.

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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Lawn & Garden Tool Rental Kit

The Lawn & Garden Tool Rental Kit is a fully enclosed compact unit that contains the tools you need and is delivered directly to your driveway.

Do you have a “Do-It-Yourself” project BUT:

  • Have no room to store gardening tools?
  • Lacking all the tools to get the gardening job done?
  • Losing weekend time just to buy one time gardening tools?
  • Spend half the morning looking for last year’s gardening tools or shopping for new tools?

When ordering, please indicate your desired rental date. One of our customer service specialists will contact you personally to confirm availability and discuss any special needs that you may have.

Kit Includes:

  • Square Point Shovel
  • Round Point Shovel
  • Turf Edger with footsteps
  • Level Rake
  • Leaf Rake
  • Tamper
  • Broom
  • Wheel Barrow
  • Lawn Roller
  • 100 ft Garden Hose
  • Spray Nozzle
  • Oscillating Sprinkler
  • Spirit Level
  • Measuring Tape
  • Complimentary Gloves

Price includes delivery and return in the Ottawa area (Central Kanata to central Orleans to Kemptville)

Duration

Price
3 Day Rental $189.95
7 Day Rental $239.95

SAVE $25.00!!  If you purchase a cubic yard or half cubic yard bag, you would save $25.00 off the rental price of the Lawn & Garden Tool Rental Kit.  OR if you purchase a Greely's Dispoabag, you would also save  $25.00 off the rental price of the Lawn & Garden Tool Rental Kit.  

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Clear Limestone

Clear limestone is free of fines, making it ideal in places where you need drainage. Because Clear Limestone does not compact, it ensures drainage through the stone bed.

Our limestones have fractured faces, preventing rolling or shifting once in place. Greely’s limestone is ideal in areas where workers are present, such as ditches or in tight waterproofing spots.

A clear, angular stone without any fines, Clear Limestone, is a versatile product that has widespread appeal among landscapers and contractors worldwide.

Homogenous in colour, limestone has a definite visual appeal that some other stones don’t have. These can add a design element to a landscaping project or a property design application.

Sizes Available:  Greely Sand & Gravel carries Clear Limestone in ¾” and 3/8” sizes. Order it by the bag (3 convenient sizes) or by the truckload!

Use our Clear Limestone for:

  • French drains
  • Pipe bedding
  • Foundation backfills
  • Retaining walls
  • Landscaping
  • Around window wells & weeping tile
  • Under concrete slabs
  • Under cement garage floors
  • Under floating decks
  • Between houses where grass won’t grow
  • Storage pads for sheds, outdoor equipment, firewood etc.

¾” Clear Limestone: Perfect for bedding or backfill, our ¾” Clear Limestone serves well in projects where equipment is used for placement.

3/8” Clear Limestone: Our 3/8” clear limestone meets specifications for pipe bedding and is ideal for projects where manual placement is required.

The Difference Between Clear Stone and Crushed Stone

Limestone is an aggregate composed of calcium carbonate. After it is mined, the stone is then crushed or cut to specific sizes where it can be used in various applications. It is important to choose the right product for your project.

Clear Stone is most commonly used in drainage situations such as around weeping tile, as a base for poured concrete or in window wells. Because it does not pack together, it offers built-in drainage. Clear stone is sometimes known as drainage stone.

Crushed stone, a mixture of stone dust and stone of various sizes, packs together nicely. Ideal for situations where you need it to pack together, crushed stone is the product you want for walkways & driveways, or anywhere you need a good, hard base.

What is Gravel?

Gravel is a term to describe a mix of stones or pebbles that have been worn smooth by water. It is not a specific type of rock.

Limestone, on the other hand, is a specific type of rock. While it can be found in gravel, limestone is often more jagged than most gravel stone.

Limestone is stable and long-lasting. So much so limestone was used to construct Egypt’s Great Pyramids!

Like nearly any product of the Earth, the rarer, the more expensive it is to buy. One of the most commonly available rocks on the planet and readily available in large quantities, limestone is exceptionally affordable.

Sizes Available:  Greely Sand & Gravel carries Clear Limestone in ¾” and 3/8” sizes. Order it by the bag (3 convenient sizes) or by the truckload!

Greely Sand & Gravel 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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PRO ION PLUS Non-Woven GeoTextile

PRO ION PLUS Non-Woven GeoTextile is a weed barrier with fabric-like texture.  Available in 3’X50’ rolls.

Applications:

  • Ideal when applying the weed barrier between the soil and mulch to restrict weeds
  • Need Anchoring Pins?  click here

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PRO GUARD Woven Geotextile

Pro Guard Woven Geotextile has a tarp-like texture.  Available in 3’X50’ rolls.

Applications:

  • Perfect for material separation by putting it on natural ground before applying crushed stone for interlocking
  • Need Anchoring Pins?  click here

Looking for a larger roll?  NEW for 2025!  Pro Guard Woven Geotextile available in 6'X300' rolls.  Can be picked up at our landscape depots for $155.95 plus HST.

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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.

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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. Please note, depending on the vein in the quarry, White Calcite may have traces of black granite.

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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!

Learn more!  Check out our blogs!