I'd all but discounted gravel as something I liked in landscaping, but recently I've discovered a bounty of beautiful yards that prominently feature gravel as the highlight of their hardscaping.

If you count yourself as one of the millions of homeowners who want a gorgeous landscape, you know that finding the ideal balance of aesthetics and functionality doesn't happen by accident. The right ...

Upgrading your patio may sound like a professional, or at least a labor-intensive project, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, choosing one of the smallest, affordable materials on the market is an ...

Choosing a landscaping gravel isn't just about finding something quick to fill all of the empty space. Having the ability to sort through the different types of gravel allows you to opt for a variety ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If you’re looking for solutions to landscaping challenges, decorative rock and gravel just might be the ticket. Drainage issues? Budget-friendly alternative to a paved patio?

Pea gravel, landscaping pebbles, decorative rock, and shell gravel – these all refer to various forms of very small stones used to spruce up outdoor spaces. You'll find them in public parks and around ...

You selected a patch of the backyard that would be perfect as an outdoor living pad. But before you roll out the barbecue and lounge chairs, plot out how you’ll walk from your home to your newfound ...

The sound of tires on gravel always brings to mind English manor houses on “Masterpiece Theater.” You expect a Rolls-Royce to deliver overdressed nobility into the hands of waiting domestic staff. And ...

I am going to stick my neck out and speculate that the Japanese did not invent the gravel garden in the 12th century A.D. Much of what Japanese gardens were, were interpretations of ancient Chinese ...