How-To Guides
Creek Rock and River Gravel for a Natural Dry Creek Bed
Smooth creek rock in the channel and River Boulders on the banks make a natural dry creek bed. Come pick your stone at our yard in Hot Springs Village, or call 501-532-1905.
Pool Turf That Stays Cooler for Bare Feet by the Water
Fusion Turf Augustine Oasis is the pool turf we sell for the ground beside the water, with landscape turf for the rest of your backyard. Call 501-532-1905 or visit the yard.
Sakrete Concrete Mix Bag Counts for Posts and Slabs
About two 80 pound bags of Sakrete concrete mix set one 4 by 4 fence post, and 49 bags pour a 9 by 9 foot slab. Pick up the bags and the gravel at our Hot Springs Village yard.
Pet Turf for Dogs That Drains Fast and Stays Green
We stock four pet turfs, from a fast-draining grade for everyday play to a heavy duty grade for kennels, plus infill sand that cuts urine odor. Call 501-532-1905 or come see them.
30/50 vs 16/30 Artificial Turf Infill for Your Lawn
We stock two grades of artificial turf infill, Easyfill 30/50 and Easyfill 16/30. Pick the grade that fits your lawn, and call us for the pounds it takes.
How Much Weed Barrier Fabric a Bed Takes, by Roll Width
Every weed barrier fabric roll we stock is 250 feet long, and the depth of your bed sets the width you need. The stone and mulch that cover the fabric come from the same yard.
India Stone Colors and Cuts for Patios and Pool Decks
India stone comes in cool blues and in warm golds and tans for patios and pool decks. Come see the colors and cuts at our Hot Springs Village yard, or call 501-532-1905.
How to Pick Rip Rap Stone for a Ditch or a Shoreline
Match our rip rap stone to your ditch or your shoreline and work out the cubic yards, then come see the piles on our yard in Hot Springs Village.
Turf Glue: Running Short Mid-Seam Costs a Second Trip
Rockhouse stocks 4 turf adhesives from $237.41 to $499.00. Three price by the block and one each. No record states coverage, so call 501-532-1905 first.
Patio Slabs in Arkansas: Read the Unit Before the Price
Rockhouse stocks 11 patio slabs. Seven price by the pound at $0.25 and four price by the square foot. Read the unit on the record before comparing any two.
Rubber Mulch vs Wood Mulch: Cost Per Square Foot at 2 Inches
Rubber mulch costs $15.50 a bag and hardwood costs $5.00. The bags hold different volumes. Here is the real cost per square foot at 2 inches and 3 inches.
Steel Lintel Sizing: Read the Stamp Before You Load the Truck
Rockhouse sells steel angle iron lintel at $5.00 per linear foot. Here is how to read the size markings on steel and what to bring to the yard counter.