2022年11月5日 · What Is a Gravel Garden? As the name implies, a gravel garden is an area of land where mostly native plants grow in a bordered section of gravel. A sustainable alternative to some other gardening systems, gravel gardens require about 80% less maintenance than a typical perennial garden.

2022年6月2日 · Gravel gardens give you an attractive but low-maintenance landscaping option. Not just reserved for desertscapes, you can use gravel to create defined areas within your yard or garden, as a base for container gardens, or to provide …

2022年3月12日 · Gardens; Gravel garden ideas – 10 ways to create a low-maintenance outdoor space. Create a drought-resistant gravel garden to cut down on watering and enjoy a wealth of Mediterranean plants. Here's how to get started...

Gravel gardens can be both practical and beautiful. This image shows a lovely pathway made of smooth paving stones set within a bed of gray gravel. The stones create a clear path, guiding you through the garden while adding charm. The surrounding greenery brings life to the scene. Lush plants line the path, providing a nice contrast to the gravel.

2024年12月17日 · A gravel garden is a unique type of garden that uses gravel as a mulch, creating a Mediterranean-style aesthetic. Gravel gardens are not only beautiful, but they are also practical, as they require less water and maintenance than traditional gardens.

Learn how to create a gravel garden that in time will thrive on natural rainfall alone and require no fertilizer or other chemicals to grow.

2024年8月24日 · Gravel landscaping with ornamental grasses, Allium, Asphodeline and other drought-resistant plants. 'Gravel is a very versatile material that has numerous roles in the garden,' says landscaping specialist Andy McLaughlin.

2024年1月16日 · The gravel garden has never been more popular, thanks to the pressures of climate change, the increasing interest in drought-tolerant planting—and the strange misconception that it is somehow more low-maintenance than lush and abundant borders.

2024年9月3日 · Find watering, weeding and mowing the lawn a chore? See our top gravel garden ideas, and how to style, plant and maintain a low-maintenance gravel garden.

2023年9月13日 · Gravel gardens are a popular choice in drought-prone areas, and also good for mitigating flooding from heavy rains. Plus, they're a fun way to exercise your artistic expression, with accents like small boulders, benches and bird baths.