Believe it or not, there are many gravel options you can use in your yard and garden. Here are some of the most popular types, and their pros and cons.

Rough stones, including crushed stone, decomposed granite, and quartz, are a better option for paths, patios, and landings. These types of gravel are fractured to a uniform size and pack firmly, ...

Pea gravel and its many colored equivalents come with softened edges, making it safe underfoot for dogs. The second place simply begging for gravel is where hedges typically run in ruffles around ...

Gardeners constantly look for new ways to add color, texture and contrast to their outdoor environment. A variety of plant materials, for the most part, is what we use to obtain these often ...

Pea gravel is a popular choice in landscaping due to its versatility and budget-friendly price point. However, some retailers have better prices than others.

1. The size and type of pebble you want. 2. The dimensions of your space. 3. How thickly you want the gravel to be spread. For size of rock, 3/8 to 1/2 inch is easiest to handle.

Pea gravel is higher priced than gravel but offers more design options, styles and colors such as tans, light and dark grays. The loose surface of ¼-inch rounded stones, however, is hard to walk on.

For projects similar to yours, to reach full compaction, I always used a special gravel called washed pea gravel. The stones are rounded, and they are the size of fat green peas.

Gardeners constantly look for new ways to add color, texture and contrast to their outdoor environment. A variety of plant materials, for the most part, is what we use to obtain these often ...