Stone Garden

What Stone Garden does

Stone Garden is an independent distributor of natural and manufactured stone, landscape, and hardscape supplies operating a single retail showroom and distribution facility at 5726 Market Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. Founded in 1999, the company serves the Cape Fear region of southeastern North Carolina through a sales-led B2B/B2C model targeting two primary customer segments: residential homeowners undertaking DIY outdoor living projects and professional contractors/landscapers requiring bulk materials and specialized stone products. A referral network connects project-based customers with qualified installers. The product portfolio spans ten categories: bulk aggregate (decorative stone, mulch, soil, sand, gravel, bagged pebbles), manufactured stone veneer (Cultured Stone, Dutch Quality, Eldorado Stone, ProVia, StoneCraft), natural stone veneer (NSS, Get Real Stone, Realstone Systems), flagstone in multiple materials (sandstone, limestone, marble, bluestone, travertine, shell stone), landscape stone (boulders, river rock, edging, wall stone), hardscapes (Belgard pavers, Mirage/Daltile porcelain pavers, retaining wall systems), synthetic turf (proprietary Golden Vale brand with five product lines), outdoor living (Lumien lighting, fire features, Trex furniture), garden elements, and masonry/landscaping accessories.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales (priced by weight, volume, or unit), delivery services using dump trucks and piggyback forklifts, and custom stone cutting/fabrication services. Pricing is uniformly quote-based with no public price list. Distribution occurs through physical showroom visits, phone-based quoting (910-452-1619), and an online request-a-quote form with a 2-business-day SLA. Marketing leverages a content-driven website, Facebook/LinkedIn/Instagram presence, and local events. The company was acquired by Outdoor Living Supply (OLS), a Trilantic North America-backed distribution platform, in August 2022, giving Stone Garden access to expanded manufacturer relationships, proprietary sub-brands (Golden Vale Synthetic Turf, Analla Sandstone, Lunara Limestone, Meradee Marble, Noble Bluestone, Serenade Travertine), and shared platform resources.

Name

Stone Garden

Legal name

Outdoor Living Supply®, LLC

Website

https://stonegarden-nc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stone Garden is a Wilmington, NC-based distributor of natural and manufactured stone, landscape, and hardscape supplies serving homeowners and contractors in the Cape Fear region since 1999, now operating as part of the Outdoor Living Supply PE-backed platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Stonework & Masonry (Stone Veneer, Brick, Block) (HSAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Patio Construction (Pavers, Concrete & Stone) (HSAPALAB)

Keywords

• Stone distribution
• Landscape supplies
• Hardscape materials
• Outdoor living products
• Natural stone veneer

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Stone Garden generates revenue through the sale of landscape and outdoor living materials including stone, aggregate, mulch, manufactured and natural stone veneer, flagstone, hardscapes, synthetic turf, outdoor furniture, and accessories. Products are sold in various quantities including bulk (ton or half-ton), cubic yards, and individual units.
2. Delivery Services: The company offers delivery options using dump trucks and piggyback forklifts on flatbeds for larger loads, generating additional service revenue.
3. Custom Fabrication Services: Custom cut and fabrication services for stone materials, allowing customers to order customized stone cuts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stone Garden is a regional distributor and outdoor living center that sells natural and manufactured stone, aggregate, mulch, flagstone, hardscape pavers, retaining walls, synthetic turf, outdoor furniture, lighting, fire features, and garden accents to homeowners and contractors in the Cape Fear region. The company operates a retail showroom in Wilmington, NC, and supplements product sales with delivery, custom stone fabrication, and a contractor referral network.

Product overview

Stone Garden is an outdoor living supply company and distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of landscaping and hardscaping materials through multiple product categories. The product range includes: bulk materials (decorative stone, mulch, sand, gravel, bagged pebbles); manufactured stone veneer (Cultured Stone, Dutch Quality Stone, Eldorado Stone, ProVia, StoneCraft); natural stone veneer (NSS Natural Stone Solutions, Get Real Stone, Realstone Systems); flagstone in various materials (Analla sandstone, Lunara limestone, Meradee marble, Noble Bluestone, PA Bluestone, Savannah Stone, Serenade travertine, Shell Stone); landscape stone (boulders, river rock, edging, cobblestone, wall stone); hardscapes including Belgard pavers, porcelain pavers from Mirage and Daltile, and retaining walls; Golden Vale Synthetic Turf brand (GV Lush, GV Prestige, GV Natural, GV Pet, GV Putt); outdoor living products (Lumien Lighting, fire features, Trex furniture); garden elements (fountains, pots, planters, statuary); and accessories. Services include delivery, custom fabrication, and contractor referral network. The company operates as part of Outdoor Living Supply distribution platform and serves the Cape Fear region from its Wilmington, NC location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Golden Vale Synthetic Turf®: An Outdoor Living Supply® Brand offering synthetic turf products including GV Lush, GV Prestige, GV Natural, GV Pet, and GV Putt for residential and commercial landscaping applications.
• Analla™ Sandstone
• Lunara™ Limestone
• Meradee™ Marble
• Noble Bluestone™
• Serenade™ Travertine

Products and services

• Stone, Aggregate & Mulch Bulk landscaping materials including decorative stone, mulch, soil, sand, gravel, and bagged pebbles for planting beds, walkways, and construction projects, sold by ton, half-ton, cubic yard, or bag. Targeted at homeowners and contractors in the Cape Fear region.
• Manufactured Stone Veneer Lightweight concrete and aggregate stone veneers from multiple brands (Cultured Stone, Dutch Quality Stone, Eldorado Stone, ProVia, StoneCraft) that replicate natural stone appearance for interior and exterior walls, fireplaces, accent walls, and facades.
• Natural Stone Veneer Real quarried stone veneers (NSS Natural Stone Solutions, Get Real Stone, Realstone Systems) in thin and panelized formats offering authentic character for walls, facades, and fireplaces in residential and commercial projects.
• Flagstone Natural stone surfaces in irregular flagstone and precision-cut tiles in sandstone (Analla), limestone (Lunara, Savannah Stone, Shell Stone), marble (Meradee), bluestone (Noble Bluestone, PA Bluestone), and travertine (Serenade) for patios, pool decks, and walkways.
• Landscape Stone Natural stone elements for landscaping including boulders and river rock for focal points and drainage, edging and cobblestone for structure, and wall stone for retaining walls and garden beds.
• Hardscapes Durable hardscape products including concrete and stone pavers (Belgard Cambridge Cobble, Dublin Cobble, Holland Stone, Dimensions, Origins), porcelain pavers (Mirage, Daltile), and retaining wall systems (Rockwood Premier 8, Primo 9D, Belgard Weston Stone, Ashlar Tandem, Castlemanor, Diamond Pro, Highland Stone, Melville) for outdoor living spaces.
• Golden Vale Synthetic Turf An Outdoor Living Supply proprietary brand of low-maintenance synthetic turf offered in five specialized lines (GV Lush, GV Prestige, GV Natural, GV Pet, GV Putt) for residential and commercial landscapes, playgrounds, pet areas, and putting greens; eliminates mowing, watering, and fertilizing. Sold by roll (15 ft x 100 ft, 1,500 sq ft per roll).
• Outdoor Living Products Outdoor living products including Lumien premium low-voltage landscape lighting and speakers, fire features (Weston Stone fire pit kits, Outdoor Greatroom Company gas fire pits and tables), and Trex high-density polyethylene outdoor furniture that extends living spaces outdoors.
• Garden Elements Decorative garden products including fountains, pots and planters, and statuary for enhancing outdoor spaces with sound, visual interest, and artistic expression.
• Masonry and Landscaping Accessories Accessories supporting masonry and landscaping installations including polymeric sand, mortar, sealers, cleaners, adhesives, lath, weep screed, landscape cloth, and paver edging.
• Delivery Service Reliable delivery options using dump trucks or piggyback forklifts on flatbeds for larger bulk material loads, serving the Cape Fear region from the Wilmington, NC showroom.
• Custom Stone Fabrication Custom stone cutting and fabrication services allowing customers to select stone and schedule cuts during the same showroom visit, producing finished pieces sized to project requirements.
• Contractor Referral Network Referral service connecting customers with qualified contractors for site visits and project completion, supporting homeowners who need both materials and installation services.

Quantifiable outcome

• No mowing, watering, or fertilizing required with synthetic turf
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Outdoor Living Supply (OLS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Stone Garden was acquired by Outdoor Living Supply in August 2022, marking an exciting new chapter. This strategic acquisition has allowed Stone Garden to expand its product portfolio and unlock opportunities for customers, vendor partners, and employees. OLS is a distribution platform for outdoor living products that seeks to partner with family- and founder-led companies with shared values and local heritage.
• Belgard (Weston Stone, Cambridge Cobble, Dimensions, Dublin Cobble, Holland Stone, Origins, and other paver and retaining wall products)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStone Garden distributes Belgard's extensive line of pavers, retaining walls, and outdoor living products including Cambridge Cobble, Holland Stone, Dimensions, Origins, and various retaining wall systems.
• Cultured StonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributed manufacturer of lightweight aggregate stone veneer products approximately one-quarter the weight of natural stone.
• Eldorado StonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributed manufacturer known for transformative architectural stone veneer products with artisan finishes made in nature's likeness.
• Dutch Quality StonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributed manufacturer offering charm of traditional craftsmanship with consistency and reliability of modern manufacturing for stone veneer products.
• ProViacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributed manufacturer of high-quality stone veneer replicating rich texture and natural beauty of real stone with lightweight and versatile solutions.
• StoneCraftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributed manufacturer of high-quality manufactured stone veneer capturing authentic look and texture of natural stone in lightweight, versatile format.
• Mirage Porcelain PaversmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributed manufacturer of high-performance porcelain pavers including Foundation, Genoa, and Quarziti 2.0 product lines.
• Daltile (Dignitary, Lanesboro, Nominee porcelain pavers)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributed manufacturer of porcelain pavers including Dignitary, Lanesboro, and Nominee product lines.
• Trex Outdoor FurnituremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributed brand of durable, low-maintenance outdoor furniture made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) that won't crack, rot, or fade.
• Lumien LightingmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributed premium line of low-voltage landscape lighting and speakers with modular quick connect system, customizable solutions, and energy-efficient LED technology.
• The Outdoor Greatroom CompanymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributed manufacturer of outdoor fire features including gas fire pit tables, fireplaces, and burner kits available by special order.
• Rockwood Walls (Premier 8, Primo 9D)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributed manufacturer of retaining wall products including Premier 8 and Primo 9D wall systems with rear-lip design for efficient installation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Trex Company: Manufacturer of composite decking and outdoor furniture; one of Stone Garden's distributed brands (Trex outdoor furniture). Included as an ecosystem participant — channel partner whose product decisions and direct-to-consumer moves affect Stone Garden's distribution economics.
• Belgard (Oldcastle APG): Manufacturer of pavers, retaining walls, and outdoor living products under Oldcastle APG. Principal supplier relationship for Stone Garden — included as an ecosystem participant because Belgard's channel strategy directly shapes Stone Garden's competitive positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Lowe's Pro: Big-box retailer with comparable hardscape, stone veneer, and outdoor living inventory across its stores. Provides scale competition on mainstream hardscape SKUs while lacking the showroom/fabrication expertise Stone Garden offers.
• SiteOne Landscape Supply: NYSE-listed national distributor of landscape supplies, hardscapes, irrigation, and outdoor living products to contractors and homeowners. Serves as the broad incumbent scale benchmark; overlaps with Stone Garden in hardscape and nursery categories but at vastly broader geographic and SKU scale.
• Home Depot Pro: Big-box retailer with a Pro desk serving contractors and a deep hardscape/MVP outdoor living assortment. Listed as a broad incumbent competitor on bulk decorative stone, pavers, and turf where Stone Garden competes head-to-head on commodity SKUs.
• Heritage Landscape Supply Group: PE-backed (GTCR) national distributor of landscape and hardscape products to contractors. Closest analog to Stone Garden's business model at PE scale — multi-regional distributor with an active tuck-in acquisition strategy in the same verticals Stone Garden/OLS operate in.

Direct peers

• The Rock Place: Sister company under the Outdoor Living Supply (OLS) platform, headquartered in Tennessee. Distributes natural stone, hardscape, and landscape materials with a comparable showroom-plus-delivery model and overlapping proprietary OLS brands. Most direct comp because of shared platform, supplier relationships, and product portfolio structure.
• Acker Stone: Wholesale distributor of natural thin stone veneer, flagstone, landscape stone, and building stone with direct-to-contractor sales in the Southwest. Highly comparable product mix (cut/dimension stone, flagstone, veneer) and similar B2B contractor-led go-to-market approach.

Regional players

• Pacific Stone Landscape Supply: West Coast distributor of flagstone, decomposed granite, boulders, and landscape stone to contractors and homeowners. Directly comparable dealer/distributor model with overlapping product categories in dimension stone and hardscape; competes in a different geography.
• Pioneer Sand: Southwest US-based family-led distributor of decorative rock, sand, mulch, and landscape materials serving contractors and homeowners. Comparable family-feel distributor model with bulk material focus; competes in similar product categories but in a different geography (Texas/SoCal).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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