Paths walkways greet visitors to your home with a stunningly elegant front walkway surfaced with crushed granite.
Decomposed granite walkway.
Some of the many ways you can used crushed or decomposed granite include.
Fill the walkway with about a 3 inch deep layer of crushed granite chips.
Decomposed granite is not actually granite that has decomposed.
These tiny pieces develop a reddish tinge and have a very gravel like appearance.
Photograph by mimi giboin.
Decomposed granite with stabilizers when creating a pathway or small patio the stabilized decomposed granite can be added and tamped down to soil or rough gravel material.
Doing so offers a number of benefits to users such as.
As a walkway trail path in a garden or backyard.
In nearly all applications these materials are huge waste of.
Crushed granite is an incredibly versatile material that can be used in landscaping projects for both small residential jobs and much larger commercial spaces.
Beauty of course the natural beauty of crushed granite is a huge draw to those interested in installing a new walkway.
The soft soothing colors.
There are a number of lovely colors and textures to choose from.
I get emails and phone calls weekly for stabilized decomposed granite and crushed stone fines.
Driveways because it s so strong and durable crushed granite is a great option of a loose fill driveway.
It s also an accessible project for diy enthusiasts.
Not only does it look fabulous but it will support heavy traffic loads.
When the granite breaks down it forms a lot of tiny pieces.
The impressive agave parryi succulents flanking the center walkway started as tiny babies in the gravel.
Why install a crushed granite walkway.
A decomposed granite pathway is one of the most cost effective ways to improve the look of your yard or create an informal walkway.
Uses for crushed decomposed granite.
In fact it is a result of the mere breaking of a granite stone.
Leave a cushion of 1 2 inch between the top of the plastic edging and the surface of the crushed granite chips to keep the.
In a decomposed granite garden a mix of edibles in raised beds and ornamentals including low water perennials and succulents coexist happily.