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Best landscape gravel for backyard
Posted on 8/19/20 at 9:40 am
Posted on 8/19/20 at 9:40 am
Monday I pulled up the rose bushes next to my shop and the hydrangeas from under my top deck. I'm wanting to add gravel for the simplicity as I don't like the responsibility of nurturing plants and pulling weeds. Back in May I added these Marbled Chips around my generator and AC unit.
Looking at the photos below, what is the boards opinion? Stick with the same stone I used around the generator or use something other? I'm not knowledgeable enough to identify the gravel used between the two decks as that was there when we purchased the home.
We have numerous mature trees surrounding our property so the only two requirements I have is that it looks good and the leaf blower won't disrupt the gravel when I blow leaves off.
Looking at the photos below, what is the boards opinion? Stick with the same stone I used around the generator or use something other? I'm not knowledgeable enough to identify the gravel used between the two decks as that was there when we purchased the home.
We have numerous mature trees surrounding our property so the only two requirements I have is that it looks good and the leaf blower won't disrupt the gravel when I blow leaves off.
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Posted on 8/19/20 at 9:58 am to Flanders
your choices may vary depending on where you live and what materials are available. limestone is popular but it looks a little industrial around a house. i would suggest decomposed granite if you can find it
Posted on 8/19/20 at 10:39 am to cgrand
I used No. 57 limestone and was happy with it.
Posted on 8/19/20 at 10:46 am to Flanders
We just redid ours with river rock, ripped out all the old plants and mulch after pool was done. I prefer to what you have but you may have too much of the other to completely redo.
Posted on 8/19/20 at 11:17 am to CAT
putting down rock does not completely absolve you of weeds 
Posted on 8/19/20 at 11:55 am to Geauxld Finger
Heck no. We put weed barrier down, slows it down but still have to maintain it
Posted on 8/19/20 at 12:13 pm to Geauxld Finger
It's easier than pulling weeds from around plants. I spray with weed killer as they pop up in my gravel and I have no issue. It's more difficult to spray around plants and flowers while keeping the sidewalks free of dirt and mulch.
Posted on 8/19/20 at 12:26 pm to tigerbater
quote:I think that's what was recommended in another thread I perused weeks ago.
I used No. 57 limestone and was happy with it.
Posted on 8/19/20 at 1:27 pm to Flanders
You might also look into a hardy, dense ground cover plant for that area that will choke out weeds. Asian Jasmine or something similar.
Posted on 8/19/20 at 2:22 pm to Flanders
No. 57 is not what I would call attractive although I suppose it would do the job. Its used as a sub-base stone for roads and is very industrial looking IMO. Tejas black gravel is nice but may be too small if you are using a blower on it.
Colorado (whiteish) or New Mexico (beigeish) River rock also looks nice. It comes in various sizes and I prefer the 3" to 5" size.
Colorado
New Mexico
Colorado (whiteish) or New Mexico (beigeish) River rock also looks nice. It comes in various sizes and I prefer the 3" to 5" size.
Colorado
New Mexico
Posted on 8/19/20 at 2:44 pm to Zappas Stache
Yeah, 57 is definitely not attractive. And yes, I have to blow leaves weekly. During the fall I'm blowing leaves at least 2-3 times a week.
I really like those Colorado and New Mexico stones. How much do they typically run per cubic yard or ton?
I really like those Colorado and New Mexico stones. How much do they typically run per cubic yard or ton?
Posted on 8/19/20 at 2:56 pm to Flanders
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How much do they typically run per cubic yard or ton?
About $150-$200 per ton in Dallas so your mileage may vary. I would say 1 ton would cover about 50 s.f.
Posted on 8/19/20 at 3:00 pm to CAT
I like gravel, larger the better. What did you do to stop weeds from popping through?
Never mind, I see your subsequent post.
Never mind, I see your subsequent post.
This post was edited on 8/19/20 at 3:07 pm
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