Gravel is a good replacement for heavily traveled grass areas.
Replacing grass with decomposed granite.
A decomposed granite path runs the length of a back garden and fast growing fern pines podocarpus gracilior create a privacy screen inside the back fence.
The cost of the raw material decomposed granite ranges between 40 and 50 per cubic yard.
Right from the look to even the feel and texture.
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Any suggestions and hints on how to do this.
Decomposed granite is like gravel but finer and generally more stable.
It does double duty by providing.
It s mostly dirt small stones and patches of dry grass.
In fact it is a result of the mere breaking of a granite stone.
60 best decomposed granite ideas for your lawn by tokimeki yurinde with a remodel and also a yard design job under way i ve been looking into the best ways to streamline yard maintenance as well as cut down on water use.
My thought is to put down some fabriscape landscape fabric weed barrier cover it with 2 to 3 inches of granite then pack it down with a rented compactor.
Cost 3 per square foot including installation for cool season grass.
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You ll have a sturdy durable surface that will hold up to traffic and add some landscaping pizazz to your yard at the same time.
Natural decomposed granite this works best as a mulch replacement in garden beds or under a canopy of trees where plants and grasses may struggle to grow.
These tiny pieces develop a reddish tinge and have a very gravel like appearance.
Is replacing grass with decomposed granite affordable.
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What is decomposed granite.
Decomposed granite is not actually granite that has decomposed.
7 reasons to landscape with gravel lower maintenance lawns are becoming more and more popular.
Decomposed granite to replace dead lawn.
It can be purchased from landscape suppliers or bought from stores such as home depot.
When the granite breaks down it forms a lot of tiny pieces.
Finding ways to decrease the amount of grass in the yard can reduce.