Decorative gravel has many uses in your landscaping plans. It can be used in planters, flower beds, as walkways or driveways, in water features and fire pits, and even to create a dry bed stream or lake. Luxury Landscape Supply has a vast supply of decorative gravel so you’re sure to find the perfect gravel for you. Let’s talk about the different types of decorative gravel below.
Marble
Incredibly durable, marble is an excellent decorative gravel for any yard. The chips are created by compressing natural marble. As you know, marble is created naturally from limestone. These chips come in many colors including neutral shades that will make a subtle splash in your landscaping.
Slate
Slate chips are created by crushing shale rock. Shale rock is made from volcanic ash or clay. Slate is a natural decorative gravel that is somewhat flat. Slate also comes in a variety of sizes so it can have many uses. For example, larger slate rock can surround large trees and work as mulch.
Lava
Because it is created by volcanos, lava rock is perfect to line the bottom of your fire pit. This rock is red in color and somewhat porous. Lava rock is lightweight, so it doesn’t work well as landscape gravel when you need to use a leaf-blower to remove leaves and dirt from the rock.
Alabama Stone
Alabama stone is another decorative gravel that comes in many different shades. Dark colors include red and purple. Light colors include beige or tan. This rock makes for beautiful, decorative accents throughout your yard, including in flower beds and planters.
River Rock
River rock is exactly what its name suggests: river rock. This rock is found in rivers throughout the country. Being in a river naturally smooths the rocks into beautiful oval shapes. This rock also works well in planters and flower beds. You can clean river rock by hosing it down.
Pea Gravel
Pea gravel looks a lot like river rock, only it’s smaller. This gravel works well to lay driveways and walkways. The small and rounded stones can replace the boring, traditional concrete for a beautiful and usable exterior accent. Plus, the sound of walking on the gravel is wonderful.
Granite
Made from granite, granite gravel is also an alternative to concrete for your driveway and walkways. It is darker than pea gravel. Some people even incorporate granite gravel into their patio concrete to give it a different look. Granite gravel is durable and crushed into fine pieces.
Luxury Landscape Supply in Lawrenceville, GA, has all of these decorative gravels in stock so call us today to stop by our shop.