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Rock can be a great landscape element, especially in our dry desert climate, but not everyone’s comfortable working with it. Here are some tips to help you incorporate rock into your landscape in...

Visually-Appealing Landscaping Ideas for Your Small Front Yard

The care of a yard may seem overwhelming if you are working full-time or are over age 65. Grass-covered front yards require frequent watering and mowing. Especially if you are planning to sell...

Unique Rock Landscaping. Ideas That Won't Look Identical to Your Neighbors.

Your residential property, home, and even patio furniture reflect your personal style preferences. Likewise, your landscaping choices in your front yard can reflect your unique style and...

Use Rock Landscaping in Holiday Decorating

You can create a festive holiday atmosphere this winter in your front yard by using rock landscaping and flowering plants to create a holiday design. At MDI Rock, we offer a wide selection of...

Going Green with Compost

In the minds of most people, recycling is typically limited to paper, plastic, and aluminum. At MDI Rock, we have taken things one step further and implemented an innovative Green Initiative...

Kid-Friendly Landscaping Projects

Landscaping may seem like a chore to you, but the outdoors is a playground for kids. Take advantage of the natural attraction between dirt and children and let them help the next time you’re...

How Different Size Rocks Can Liven Up Your Desert Landscape

Rocks add a low-maintenance, natural touch to desert landscapes, but how do you know what size you need? It depends what you’re trying to accomplish, but in general, a mixture of sizes will make...

Seven Ways to Use River Rocks in Your Landscape

River rocks have a special beauty because their surface has been smoothed over time by the movement of water. The definition of a river rock is any type of rock—granite, basalt, schist etc.—that...

Beat the Desert Heat with Smart Landscaping

In the summer, we’re all looking for ways to keep our homes and yards more comfortable and try to save money on air conditioning and water bills. Smart landscaping choices can help.

As you...

Choosing the right rock color for your desert landscape

Choosing the perfect color for anything can be tricky. For instance, if you pick the wrong paint color for a room, you could spend hours repainting.

The stakes can be even higher when you’...