Hello Northern Virginia homeowners, we are officially in the thick of summer, and many homeowners are getting their yards ready for some serious entertaining and late summer fun. Hardscaping lets you take advantage of your outdoor space with unique elements that can take your yard from average to awesome. Here are three hardscaping ideas you can use to upgrade your Northern VA property this summer:
Patios. If you’re looking for a simple but beautiful space for entertaining in your backyard, a patio might be the right idea for you. With patios, you can change the shape, layout, size, and placement of your hardscaping so it’s just right for your home. We have patio pavers and flagstone in many shapes and colors.
Outdoor kitchen. For some, a fancy grill is enough to satisfy the need for a major masonry installation like a gorgeous stone outdoor kitchen. But if you’re tired of going in and out of your house throughout the barbecue to wash your hands, get condiments, and check the oven for your baked mac n’ cheese, an outdoor kitchen is a great summer hardscape idea for you.
Fire pit. Just like the patio, the fire pit is a classic and popular hardscape design for the summer months. Fire pits aren’t just a great place to congregate with your family. They’re also the epitome of what summer is about: hanging out with friends and family around a fire, roasting marshmallows, and relaxing as the sun goes down.
Please call (703) 339-8095 or visit our website for many great ideas for your summer hardscape project.
RSSY, Rock Stone and Sand Yard, are authorized distributors of Keystone Hardscapes products.
For your patio, driveway, pool or walkway Keystone has dozens of paver and perm paver designs, including walls. For outdoor living, Keystone Hardscapes has benches, columns, firepits, fireplaces, kitchens, stonegate no-cut designs and water features. Please check out their website and then call a RSSY representative to plan your next Hardscape.
RSSY has the Pavers. We stock Belgard, Nicolock, Keystone and Techo-Bloc products.
Pavers: We stock many shapes, sizes and textures, these pavers offer durable and stylish design options.
Permeable Pavers: Environmentally and economically proven pavers that deliver water run-off reduction, strong aesthetics and project durability.
Please visit our website and call us today for pricing and details.
https://rockandstone.com/pavers/

They say “Home is where the heart is” and we agree at Rock, Sand and Stone Yard, RSSY. If you and your family’s heart is in the great outdoors, we can help you create beautiful outdoor living areas for your Northern Virginia home, complete with professional hardscaping. From quaint stone pathways and water features to complete outdoor kitchens with built-in seating, RSSY salespeople can help you create the outdoor space you need to enjoy the weather and greenery even more. Stop by our showroom today to review our complete line of hardscaping materials. Please call (703) 339-8095.

Choose RSSY (Rock, Sand and Stone Yard) for your Spring hardscape and landscaping ideas or requirements for your Northern VA home or business.
We can:
- Provide stone for your front porch or patio.
- Provide material for an outdoor fireplace or fire pit.
- Install or repair a retaining wall.
- Build patios and walkways with natural stone, flagstone, or paver stone.
RSSY will work closely with you or your contractor to create a hardscape design or landscape plan that is beautiful and affordable. Please call (703) 339-8095 or visit our website today to learn more. https://rockandstone.com

With the cold air and Winter season upon us, our organic landscaping slows down and makes the perfect opportunity for hardscape landscaping projects. Hardscapes are projects involving bricks, stone, cement, and construction of outdoor living spaces and walkways. Hardscaping involves heavy materials and heavy foot traffic and machinery around your grass, flowers, shrubs, trees, and waiting until winter helps minimize damage to the natural landscaping on your property. RSSY can help design, source, and execute your hardscape project without damaging your existing landscape. Call us today for details.

Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. With it brings that cooler weather easily associated with comfy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes and just an overall feeling of coziness. Whether you live in a townhouse or in a small or large home, it’s easy to step into the season with the help of these great Fall Hardscaping ideas.
1. Autumn Patios
2. Landscape Steps
3. Walkways & Driveways
4. Firepits & Fireplaces
5. Rock Gardens
6. Arbors & Trellises
If you’re looking to design a new hardscape from scratch, visit our RSSY yard and talk to our sales staff who will help you accomplish just that.
Celebrate slopes with terraces. Cooler fall weather makes terracing a much more comfortable enterprise. Building terraces into your hillside will transform a barren, steep slope into a beautiful showpiece.
Spruce up your seating areas. A big group of friends and family with your holiday cooking will cause an overflow into your outdoor space. Be prepared for this by expanding your outdoor seating areas with comfortable, flexible furniture.
Are you ready to get a start on any of the above Fall hardscaping ideas to get your home ready for the fall and winter? If so, contact our design center and talk to one of our sales persons for more ideas and pricing. Visit our web site to see all our hardscaping products and materials.