Basalt Columns

Basalt columns are unique and beautiful pieces of stone. They are the result of thick lava flows that cooled very slowly which caused the basalt to crystallize. As the lava cooled, it cracked—forming the hexagonal shapes we commonly see now.

Some major natural landmarks across the world consist of basalt. Devils Postpile National Monument in Mammoth, California is a well-known destination in the US as well as Sheepeater Cliff in Yellowstone National Park. Perhaps the most famous location for basalt columns in the world is the Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland. These naturally occurring columns are so tightly spaces and aligned perfectly that, when viewed from above, they look like they were put into place like many modern day paving stones are laid.

The basalt columns featured at Bedrock Landscape & Boulder Supply originate from the Pacific Northwest. These ancient columnar stones range in color from a light grey to deep, dark black. We carry a large variety of basalt columns in many different thicknesses and lengths.

At our facility, we are able to cut, core, and polish basalt columns for a wide array of architectural and landscape uses including fountains, ponds, accent lighting, birdbaths, benches, structural columns, monoliths, and much more. If you want to include one or more basalt columns in your next landscaping project, feel free to give us a call at 208-930-4872 or email us. We would enjoy the opportunity to discuss your landscaping needs with you.

Limestone Blocks

Limestone blocks are a great addition to any residential or commercial landscape feature. The limestone blocks offered by Bedrock have all been recycled and reclaimed from the remains of old homes, barns, and other buildings. The majority of these attractive stones are were hand quarried well over a century ago. These blocks come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and thicknesses and range in color from a light sandy gold to a darker gold color. Fossils may be found embedded throughout many of the pieces. These beautiful blocks range from the older naturally quarried pieces, to hand worked and shaped blocks in a wide variety of styles. Some of the blocks are available in large quantities, while others, due to their uniqueness, are much more limited in the quantities available.

If you are planning a landscape feature and would like to use these unique stones, please feel free to call us at 208-930-4872 or email us. We would enjoy discussing your project and learning how we can be of assistance to you.

Historic Limestone Fence Posts

Post Rock (what we refer to as limestone fence posts) was first quarried around the 1860′s. Production increased dramatically after the Homestead Act was signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862. Homesteaders in Kansas needed a way to mark the boundaries of their homestead. Since there was not an abundance of trees, they turned to the next abundant resource which was limestone. In the 1880′s a quarry worker could cut and create 20 fence posts in a 16 hour work day. The posts were cut into 18 foot lengths and then usually cut again into 3 six-foot posts.

All of our historic limestone posts come from original fence lines and are quite old. Although the average weight of each is 350 to 450 pounds, there are some in the 200 pound range and some that exceed 500 pounds. With the drill marks, various fossils, and a variety of lichens and mosses, they are all very unique and each post is one of a kind. The uses for these posts are unlimited. They can be left whole, cut, shaped, carved or drilled to suit your individual needs. When you incorporate them with some of our other limestone products, which come in many sizes, shapes, and thicknesses, you’ll find that they will create a special project that will without a doubt become a focal point for your home or business.

Bedrock is pleased to be able to offer many different products that are created from these limestone fence posts. Be sure to visit our website where you can view our fountain kits, pond kits, accent lighting, and other products that have been designed from these beautiful stones.

Different Types of Rocks & Boulders

This is our second video offering. This one outlines some of the different types of stone we carry. We hope you’ll enjoy learning about these beautiful stones. Enjoy!

How to Install a Bedrock Pond Kit Video Tutorial

Everyone here at Bedrock is excited to be able to share this video with you. This is the first video that we have ever put together! We hop that you will enjoy watching and will find it informative and helpful. If you have any questions about installing your Bedrock pond kit, please feel free to call us at 208-930-4872 or use the comment feature here to ask your question. We will answer promptly!

Welcome to the Bedrock Blog!

Thank you for visiting the Bedrock Landscape & Boulder Supply blog. In the coming days we hope to consistently publish information here that will be of interest and use to you…our customers and readers. Whether it is information about certain types of stone, fountains, landscape ideas, or installation and maintenance tips, we hope you will come back here many times.

At Bedrock, everything we do is focused on one goal: offering the best products and services to our customers. In our blog we will strive to do the same thing – offer you the best information available about our products along with interesting, relevant information too. Our blog is your blog. We want to give you the information and resources that you need. So, please let us know what you’re looking for or what you need. Feel free to leave a comment anytime and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible with the information you need concerning any of our products.

Be sure to visit our main website at BedrockSite.com. We have some great fountains, pond kits, boulders and other great outdoor landscaping materials there.

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