We provide landscape materials primarily to Novato, San Rafael, and the rest of Marin and Sonoma Counties. We will gladly deliver your materials, even beyond Marin and Sonoma, for a delivery fee. Marin Landscape Materials (formerly Colored Gravel) is locally owned and operated and has been providing great service for over 50 years.
Marin Landscape Materials has been serving the Bay Area since 1959. Originally known as Colored Gravel, our trucks still carry the lively logo that has become a well-known icon. Locally owned and operated, we are committed to providing our customers with outstanding products and prompt service. Whether you are a landscape designer, homeowner or a contractor, we know that your time is valuable. That's why we stock our yard with the products that you need. Our long standing relationships with our manufacturers and suppliers ensures that we can get what you need - quickly.
If you have invested in a riding mower, it’s important that you take good care to maintain the machine. This includes changing the oil and filter, inspecting and replacing the spark plug, replacing the air filter, and lubricating any grease fittings.
According to a recent survey, 22 million homeowners hire a lawn care professional to handle their lawn care and landscaping needs. That is at the lowest level it has been in years, meaning more home owners are relying on handling their lawns themselves.
The vast majority of mowers are started by priming the gas line and then pulling a cord. However, these days you can upgrade to an electric start mower, which makes starting the mower significantly easier (literally with the touch of a button).
If there has been mechanical damage to your lawn mower or other yard equipment engine, then it may need at least a partial overall. Broken, damaged, or bent parts will result in an inability to start or cause excessive vibration when running.
Before the invention of lawnmowers, many wealthy estate owners maintained their extensive plots of land with grazing animals such as sheep, since this kept it somewhat manicured.