Greening of a Couch Potatoe

A recent article in LandscapeOnLine refers to research by Great Britain’s National Trust which says its citizens spend the equivalent of 13 weeks a year on the sofa.  In an attempt to get their citizens outside more, they have placed turf covered “green” couches set...

The Deepest “Quarry” on Earth

Monarch Stone International found a recent  news article that discusses the quest for drilling deep into the earth’s mantle.  Scientists hope to retrieve the deepest types of rock ever extracted from beneath the seabed.  The plan is to set a drill rig in the Pacific...

Coverings 2011

Over 1,000 stone and tile  industry vendors from around the world, gathered in Las Vegas last week for Coverings Tile and Stone Show 2011.  Monarch Stone International met with companies representing beautiful stones, unique stone finishes and related products  and...
Cobblestone Trivia

Cobblestone Trivia

Perhaps you were always wondering about the word, Cobblestone? Perhaps not, but here is some “Cobblestone Trivia” for you! The word cobblestone originates from the 14th century and is a combination of the words cobble and stone , but in Old English was...

The Art of Stone Carving

The National Cathedral in Washington D.C. is a majestic Neogothic structure made mostly of Indiana Limestone.  The cornerstone was laid back in 1907 and it is  still a work in progress.   Sean Callahan is the official stone carver responsible for the ongoing creation...

Budget For Hardscape With Stone

We have clients who experience cost overruns when building or remodeling a home. This may leave the landscape plan receiving a smaller allocation of resources. There are affordable natural stone options.  Consider quality landscape design incorporating hardscape with...

This planet is hiring

Probably one of the most thought provoking messages we’ve come across on  social / environmental responsibility. “You Are Brilliant and The Earth Is Hiring” by Paul Hawken –  environmentalist, author and entrepreneur.  Hawken’s speech...