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.

When your landscaping calls for a neat, serene look, you can't go wrong with pea gravel. When freshly installed, pea gravel has a tidy and minimal aesthetic that's ideal for Zen gardens, pathways, ...

When it comes to landscape design, pea gravel offers an aesthetically pleasing alternative to standard mulch. Its natural color scheme and smooth texture complement many landscape features such as ...

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 ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Despite often being overlooked, decorative gravel is a truly ...

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 ...