How to Landscape Rock & Gravel

Hardscape is the part of the landscape that is nonliving. It can be complemented with living plants such as bushes or flowers. To create a pleasant landscape it is important to create a well functioning design by combining gravel and rocks with drought-resistant plants.

Tiller
Topsoil
Evergreens
Stone pavers
Gravel

Instructions

- 1
  Weed the area or remove any grass and then till the soil flat with a tiller.
  
  Be sure to create a small downward slope from the house to lead water from the house's foundation.
- 2
  Build a rock garden in the focal point with a variety of sizes or types of rocks.
- 3
  Fill the sections surrounding the rocks with a good topsoil. It is best to allow the topsoil to settle naturally for a couple of days. Plant small evergreens in the topsoil.
- 4
  Dig out a pathway to a depth of your choice plus 1 inch.
- 5
  Fill a 1-inch smooth layer of gravel to the bottom then place in the paver stones (fill the spaces between the paver stones with gravel).

Land Clearing Methods

Grass That Stays Green During the Winter

Overall Landscape Planning