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FireSmart Landscaping in BC: Why More Homeowners Are Replacing Wood Mulch
In BC, more homeowners are replacing wood mulch with lava rock, river rock, limestone, and decorative landscape stone to reduce wildfire risk around their homes. Learn FireSmart landscaping options from GetGravel.com.

Cory Klein
Apr 256 min read


How to Build a New Gravel Driveway in Prince George
Building a gravel driveway in Prince George requires proper depth and drainage due to freeze–thaw conditions and common clay soils. We recommend 20” of compacted gravel on clay and 14” on sandy soil for passenger vehicles. Use 6 oz non-woven fabric for separation and consider biaxial geogrid to reduce depth by 4”. Install in lifts and compact properly. Build it right the first time.

Cory Klein
Feb 213 min read


Explore Our Premium Limestone Series: The Ultimate in Driveway and Decorative Rock
Explore our premium Limestone Series—perfect for driveways, drainage, and decorative landscaping. Choose from 7/8" Clear, 2.5" Clear, Tuxedo, 6–14" Boulders, and 1/2" Minus Driveway Limestone. Order online or visit GetGravel.com for fast delivery and expert help.

Cory Klein
Jun 6, 20255 min read


Our Story: The Inspiration Behind GetGravel.com
At GetGravel.com, we believe that getting landscaping materials should be safe, easy, and convenient for homeowners. Our journey began when we saw a major problem in the industry: large trucks delivering to residential homes were dangerous, wasteful, and destructive. Traditional dump trucks—built for commercial jobs—were being used to deliver small loads to homeowners, but they weren’t suited for tight driveways or residential areas. These massive trucks often tore up drive

Cory Klein
May 2, 20253 min read
Three DIY Solutions for Muddy Driveways (and How to Fix Them for Good)
Tired of dealing with a muddy, rutted driveway every spring? Whether you need a fast fix or a long-term solution, this guide breaks down three proven gravel driveway repair options you can DIY—or have GetGravel.com take care of for you. Learn what works best for your budget, how to improve drainage, and how to keep your driveway strong all year round.

Cory Klein
Apr 13, 20253 min read


We Now Offer Installation for All Gravel, Soil, Mulch and Landscape Rock Products!
Now offering installation for all gravel, soil & mulch! Fixed pricing, fast service—let us do the heavy lifting. Prince George, BC

Cory Klein
Mar 29, 20253 min read


Lava Rock: Beautiful and Beneficial
What is Lava Rock? Lava Rock is mined from the Nazko Cone Volcano in beautiful British Columbia near Quesnel and is supplied by CanLava. The great thing about this location is that one side of the volcano is a beautiful rusty red colour—it feels like you are on Mars when you are there. The other side of the volcano is a rich black colour. This provides a unique opportunity to use a local product with two fantastic colour options. Current Problems You May Be Experiencing Rotti

Cory Klein
May 18, 20243 min read


Why Should You Choose Cedar Mulch?
Our Most Popular Wood Mulch Natural wood mulches are a very popular product when it comes to gardening and landscape beautification. In our opinion Western Red Cedar is the best option compared to Douglas Fir and Pine mulches. What Are the Benefits of Mulch? First, let's discuss the benefits of using mulch in general: Retains Moisture: Mulch around your plants helps to retain moisture in the soil. Suppresses Weeds: The density of the mulch helps to suppress weeds by removing

Cory Klein
May 6, 20243 min read


Why Is Our Garden Mix Soil So Popular?
Problems You May Be Facing Are you tired of spending your whole summer tending to your garden only to have subpar results? Is your current soil full of weeds or composted landfill waste? Does it lack the nutrients required, forcing you to add chemical additives? Does your soil dry out constantly because it will not retain the proper moisture? Maybe your plant's roots rot due to lack of proper drainage? Our Garden Mix soil is designed to solve these problems, providing you wi

Cory Klein
May 4, 20245 min read
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