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General Questions
Do you sell rock?
Yes, we have a complete rock yard. Twenty-six colors of flagstone, boulders -- several varieties, bulk material, stack rock, builders and limestone. We also inventory rock in bags. The bulk rock is sold by the pound or by the ton.
Installation Questions
How much area will a ton cover?
80-100 square feet, depending on the thickness of the rock and how close you place the pieces.

Is there a ton of rock on a pallet?
No, if the pallet has not been opened there is 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 ton per pallet.

Do you deliver?
Yes, check with us on current charges.

Do you deliver out of town?
Yes, in addition to the regular fee we also charge  per loaded mile -- one way.
What is the best way to level the ground where I am going to lay the flagstone?
First kill out any grass with Round-Up. Till up and rake out grass roots if necessary. If there is no grass then you can use sand to level the ground where you are laying the rock.

How much area will bulk material cover?
1 yard 1 inch deep will cover 324 square feet.
1 yard 2 inches deep will cover 162 square feet.
1 yard 3 inches deep will cover 108 square feet.

Do you have cypress mulch or decorative bark in bulk?
No, it is not cost effective because of freight. It comes from far away and no one wants to haul it in a dump trailer to Lubbock, Texas as they cannot get a load of bulk material to back haul out of here.

How much area does a bag of cypress or decorative bark cover?
3 cubic foot bag will cover 36 square feet one inch deep.
3 cubic foot bag will cover 18 square feet two inches deep.
3 cubic foot bag will cover 12 square feet three inches deep.

Sparkman's Nursery
11109 Slide Road -- 11/2 miles south of 82nd street on Slide road.
Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Sunday Noon till 5:00 PM.