If you’re looking for a landscaping material that’s both affordable and versatile, then gravel may be the perfect option for your outdoor space! Gravel is an excellent choice for everything from driveways and walkways to garden accents and decorative borders – the possibilities are endless. One of the most attractive features of gravel is its low-maintenance qualities: compared to traditional lawns, gardens, and hardscaping options, it requires far less upkeep, which translates to more time spent enjoying your outdoor oasis.
Another major benefit of using gravel is its superior drainage and soil aeration properties. With adequate drainage, you won’t have to worry about water-logging your plants or attracting pesky mosquitoes. Additionally, gravel is available in a wide range of hues, textures, and sizing options. This ensures you can easily customize the look and feel of your landscape to match your personal preference.
Different Types, Styles, and Colors of Landscape Gravel
Gravel comes in various types and each type has its own unique characteristics, color and size. The primary types of gravel include pea gravel, crushed stone, river rock, beach pebbles, and decomposed granite. Pea gravel is a small and round gravel typically used for pathways, gardens and landscaping.
Crushed stone, on the other hand, is commonly used as a base material for driveways, roads and concrete constructions due to its durability and angular shape. River rock, similar to pea gravel, is often used in landscaping and water features while beach pebbles are smooth and round providing an exquisite decorative element in outdoor spaces and gardens.
Decomposed granite is a finely-ground gravel used as a stabilizer and filler material in various construction projects. Gravel is indeed a very versatile material that can be used in different applications depending on the chosen type and size.
Longo Landscape and Stone has multiple styles, types, and colors of gravel for landscaping, small to large jobs. Here are just a few of the styles and colors we offer.
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