Gravel gardens

The first thing that strikes me on entering garden designer Beth Chatto's gravel garden in Essex early in the morning is the scent of herbs. Thyme? Marjora

If you've followed me for a while, you'll know I've never had much desire for gravel in the garden. Don't get me wrong - I don't hate gravel and there's certainly a time and place for it, but after having an entire yard full of gravel in the old house (full garden tour here), I

After creating an enchanting festival show garden at RHS Hampton Court Palace, Alexandra Noble was commissioned to re-create the design in west London, complete with secret spaces, winding paths and magical, gossamer-fine planting

All week, we’re republishing some of our favorite Garden Visits that have a personal connection to our writers. No public gardens here, no vast estates, no

Gravel is not only aesthetically appealing but also functional. However, to get the most out of it, it's important to avoid making these common mistakes.

Gravel patios are a great, budget-friendly choice for your outdoor space. Here we're covering their pros and cons with many examples.

Gravel borders are stylish, eco-friendly, and extremely low maintenance. Hazel Sillver looks at how to plant one to enjoy a beautiful garden without the need to weed or water

planting designs and ideas for seaside, low maintenance, gravel gardens

Dry gravel garden with urn water feature. Crambe maritime, Stipa tennuisima an... Image:0074128 - Stock photo from GAP Gardens, garden & plant photography

Discover innovative gravel garden concepts to craft a picturesque and low-maintenance outdoor environment. Embrace the allure of drought-resistant flora and decorative gravel walkways in your garden design. These ideas will elevate the aesthetic appeal of your landscape while ensuring sustainability across diverse climates, effectively curbing water consumption. Transform your outdoor space into a tranquil sanctuary with these creative gravel garden inspirations, harmonizing simplicity with…

There are all kinds of creative solutions to landscape problems. Dry areas or spaces with natural dips in the topography benefit from gravel gardens. What is a gravel garden? This article explains more.

Gravel is one of the cheapest ways to make a durable path with good drainage. Here are different ideas to design such pathway with pros and cons.

Did it and I love it!

Sneak peek at our English Potager Garden! After recently designing (and building!) our English style potager garden, I received a lot of questions on our pea gravel. So let's dive in to what I have discovered about these delightfully beautiful stones, and a few do's and don'ts. FUNCTION Not only does pea gravel ser

Lower maintenance lawns are becoming more and more popular. Finding ways to decrease the amount of grass in the yard can reduce your reliance on watering, chemical fertilizers, and weekend mowing to keep it beautiful. Gravel and stone to the rescue! There are excellent alternatives to turf grass that you can incorporate into your landscape.

Transform your outdoor space with unique pea gravel ideas that create a stylish and low-maintenance garden. Explore creative design tips that will revamp your yard into a cozy oasis. From pathways to borders and playful textures, these ideas help you make the most out of pea gravel, enhancing the visual appeal of your home. Perfect for anyone wanting a fresh outdoor look that's easy to maintain, our tips offer just the inspiration you need to get started! Easy tips await for a dreamy garden!

Gravel is an effective and affordable way to build garden paths quickly. However, loose gravels do require robust edging materials to retain the aggregate. Consequently I have listed and summarised 6 of the best edging materials for garden paths.

We've pondered over our neglected backyard for years now. Our garden deserves more than a weed-filled lawn and a few patches of dirt. This year we hired a