Design Sleuth: An Elegant Gravel Path - Gardenista
Is there anything nicer than the crunch of stone underfoot? For a path in a side yard, where you don’t have to worry about guests walking in high heels, a crushed stone path is the best choice. Decomposed granite crushed stone that breaks down into pellets that are 1 4 inch or smaller in size is an attractive choice... ...and it packs well Mix it with a stabilizer and spread a 1 4 inch thick layer on top of a compressed layer Edge the path with brick-shaped bluestone pavers (6-by-12-by-2-inch pavers are a good size) to keep the gravel out of the flower beds. Line the path with boxwood, shaped into topiary balls. The best way to shape this dense plant is to clip by hand, reaching inside the foliage to cut back individual stems. Finally, learn how to successfully use gravel in a hardscape project with our Hardscaping 101: Gravel guide.