It’s crushed up granite, yes, it’s rough.
Think of all the slabs of granite, now you can picture the wide variety of crushed or decomposed granite. Color Options – There are many colors of decomposed granite.Here are the material specific pros and problems of each. Now, it was just deciding between granite vs. Looking back a one of our mood boards: chunky stones steps, lots of natural stone, and gravel patios were all over our mood boards. Green – the surface is water permeable, so the rainwater flows back into the water table where it should go.We have no intention of selling it any time soon, but it was smart for us not to put in a poured and stamped concrete patio, something more permanent. And in our case, we own the lot next door. So for our small city we did not need a permit and all that it entails. “Temporary” – technically a gravel patio is considered not permanent.Less Expensive – than most alternatives.We hired some younger backs to help place the large stone steps we incorporated. DIY-able – Yes, its physically demanding! But it is not rocket science.Sleek modern applications are using crushed granite also, but usually with straight lines and sharp angles. And the shape greatly influences the style. Shapeable – You control the shape of your pathway or patio, narrow edging or a wide expanse.Particularly an old park in Paris where the paths have been there forever and made from crushed shale (I believe). The Look – I first fell in love with them traveling around centuries-old parks and pathways throughout Europe.Pea gravel is a whole different gravel! Why Add a Gravel Patio. NOTE: There are many terms floating around: Crushed granite (CG) = decomposed granite (DG)= pulverized granite (PG). Yes, so much has been finished, but still so much more to come!
Pea gravel patio pros and cons how to#
7: How to Hang Outdoor Edison Style Cafe Lights for a warm, inviting glow 6: Installing a Stone Walkway and Steps from the driveway down to the patio 5: Installing the Decomposed Granite Patio 4: Building a Retaining Wall with integrated stone steps 3: Planning & Plotting (you’re here now) the new Gravel Patio and evaluating pea gravel vs. 2: The Original Starting Point - our vintage red brick courtyard with crumbling foundation and a dated and dangerous railing 1: The Santa Fe Tool Casita and treacherous entry became our Tool Cabana with its own front porch The Prequel: Our Problem areas and three mood boards that helped to guide our decisions.
Pea gravel patio pros and cons series#
This is the fourth episode in our March Super Series –Our Backyard Makeover. Yes, you can DIY one! With proper prep and planning, and understanding the pros & cons.
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