3 Creative Ways To Use Decorative Gravel In Your Landscape
Decorative gravel is great to use for any landscape, especially when the design of the property is well thought-out. The neat thing about decorative gravel is that it doesn’t just help with the landscape design, it’s also great for solving drainage issues anywhere on your property. If you take a little time to figure out the best places to use decorative gravel in your landscape, it can serve more than one purpose.
To help get your creative juices flowing and spark the imagination, here are 3 creative ways to use decorative gravel in your landscape.
Decorative Gravel Cactus Beds
Use decorative gravel to make cactus beds. You’re probably thinking, “Cactus? Here in Indiana? Surprise, the eastern prickly-pear cactus native to the lower U.S. states, the brittle prickly-pear cactus which survives the cold of harsh winters in Canada, and escobaria cactus does grow in Indiana!
Any of these species would make a beautiful decorative gravel cactus bed. The gravel will bring color and texture to the scene, especially as it contrasts against the gorgeous blooms.
Gravel To Make A Stream & Waterfall Area
Decorative gravel is a beautiful material to make streams and waterfall areas for any landscape. Add a few large boulders to line the stream and in a few other key spots, and create a simple waterfall with flat rocks. That’s about all you need for a beautiful waterfall that cascades into a meandering stream. Plant a few tall grasses or blooming flowers here and there for an even more stunning effect.
Gravel Walkways And Gravel Beds Near The Driveway With Ground Covers
Wineleaf cinquefoil is a beautiful wild ground cover that can do well in a decorative gravel bed. This dainty ground cover can easily withstand our cold winters.
It grows well in sunny areas, poor sandy soil, and rocky shores, making it the perfect choice for gravel beds along the driveway or to line gravel walkways or stepping stone pathways.
The flower clusters are beautiful and small, contrasting against the light green leaves which turn wine and bronze during the autumn.
