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Guides from Soracco Landscaping Materials
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Building a World Block Retaining Wall: Setback, Curves and What a Skid Steer Can Lift
These blocks are large enough for demanding jobs and small enough for light equipment, which is why planning matters as much as stacking.
October 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Topsoil, Compost or Potting Soil: What to Put in a New Garden Bed
They aren't interchangeable, and knowing which one does which job saves you money and a second trip.
October 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Choosing Decorative Rock for a Yakima Yard: Montana Rainbow, China White, Champagne, Red Lava and Yellow Pathway
Five decorative rocks from our bins, how they differ and how to lay any of them so the bed still looks good in five years.
October 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Short-Load Concrete: When a Trailer or a 3 1/2 Yard Truck Makes More Sense Than a Full Mixer
A walkway, a pad or a set of footings often needs one or two yards, and there are two ways to get that from us.
October 7, 2026 · 4 min read
How Many Yards of Gravel Do I Need?
Length times width times depth, divided by 27, plus a little extra: the whole job takes about two minutes and a tape measure.