Sandy soil is a soil which has a very high content of sand. This soil is very coarse and harsh for plants and trees to grow in and generally found in urban areas.

Is used throughout landscaping to provide a space to relax and sit down and enjoy your own privacy in the landscaped area. Common examples are: tables, chairs, benches and umbrellas.

Used to make outdoor areas safe at night. Night vision is improved with lighting and helps to enhance the surround landscape.

Compost is a rich, nutrient filled soil that is formed by decaying organic matter. Compost is used as an additive to gardens and lawns to enrich the quality of the existing soil.

A type of edging material that contains the sand and pavers so they do not move and lose their interlocked position.

Interlock is the word used to describe the frictional forces between paving units that prevent them from moving horizontally or vertically in relation to each other. Also, Interlock is defined as the inability of a concrete paver to move independently of its neighbors. This type of friction enables load transfer among the paving units.

Joints are a paving term used to describe the open space between 2 pavers. Sand fills in the joints between pavers upon completion.

Acidic soil is used for gardening throughout landscape which has a pH level below 7.0

Aggregates are defined as crushed stone, rockery or rocks which are used in concrete mixtures to give a textured appearance.

This type of soil has a pH level above the 7.0 mark which makes it dry and plants are hard to grow in this particular soil.