Weeds in pea gravel aren't just a surface problem. A commonly skipped construction step makes all the difference in long-term maintenance and appearance.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

PHOENIX — Long before xeriscaping, the low-maintenance landscaping of choice for many Arizonans involved a different kind of green movement. Thousands of homeowners from Sun City to Mesa spread ...