Whether in a large area like a driveway or a small spot like around garden beds, gravel can add an interesting texture and color to any landscape. It offers other benefits, too, including its ...

For many homeowners, spreading mulch is part of the ritual of tidying up the garden after the growing season. Some will use landscape fabric under the mulch, in the hope that it will prevent weeds ...

Q I would like to incorporate some paved areas in my landscaping, but I don’t want to use concrete or pavers because of the expense and permanence. What about gravel? Can I install gravel myself, or ...

If you want to use pavers to build a patio, you'll probably hear the advice that laying pavers over dirt is a mistake. It's true — you should level the ground and add sand and gravel over the dirt ...

How do I keep weeds out of my patio pavers? When I try pulling them out, the sand between the pavers comes out with them. Weeds that grow in cracks between pavers are a common nuisance. The best ...