When you set out to DIY a garden pathway, one of the easiest surfacing options to install is stone, like gravel or crushed rocks. By creating a pathway with these materials, you can effectively ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Unless you're okay with having gray, spotty, or wilted grass, it's necessary to maintain your lawn regularly. Plenty of this work includes ...

Both gravel and pebbles can add a nice touch to your outdoor space, but they have their own perks (and downsides) that might make one a better fit for your garden than the other. The one you choose ...

Dave Egbert’s decision seven years ago to move to a remote patch of land overlooking Shasta Lake, Calif., seemed counterintuitive for an avid gardener. The property had limited access to water, but ...

If you want to be ahead of the curve and jump on the gardening trend that's quickly gaining popularity in 2026, here's ...

The phrase “gravel garden” doesn’t resonate with Jeff Epping, although he’s a leading proponent of adopting this planting style, which is beautiful and exceptionally resilient. “I’ve never liked the ...

Drought-tolerant plants are skyrocketing in popularity as summers get hotter and extreme events like heat domes become more frequent. Many drought-tolerant plants resist being spoiled and languish in ...

WASHINGTON — You don’t need dirt to have a green thumb. It turns out, you can grow a pretty wild garden in a few cups of gravel. Richard Campbell, of Ellicott City, Maryland, has been gardening sans ...

The phrase “gravel garden” doesn’t resonate with Jeff Epping, although he’s a leading proponent of adopting this planting style, which is beautiful and exceptionally resilient. “I’ve never liked the ...

I am going to stick my neck out and speculate that the Japanese did not invent the gravel garden in the 12th century A.D. Much of what Japanese gardens were, were interpretations of ancient Chinese ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Emily Green, our columnist on drought-tolerant gardening, says it better ...

Gravel and rocks can be used to add color and texture to your landscaping, are usually affordable, and can often be laid as a DIY project, so you save even more money. These paths are extremely ...