For many homes, creative use of sand and gravel can help take the landscaping from average to sensational. LaSalle Sand & Gravel in Kalispell, MT, has helped numerous clients over the years achieve a variety of landscaping effects with these materials. Here, they give us some of the best uses they’ve seen, chosen for their manageable project size, aesthetic improvement to your property, and initial cost.

Check out these useful applications for these versatile materials:

• Gravel Driveway: A washed stone or gravel driveway gives your home a rustic charm and, at $1 to $5 per square foot, it’s one of the less expensive options for building out a driveway. It adds a quaint, welcoming aesthetic that makes home exteriors feel warmer, more inviting, and more visually balanced.
• Garden Path: A winding gravel path transforms ordinary gardens, making them feel like they were plucked from a fairy tale. Add ornamental rocks and statues to complete the effect.
• Backyard Fire Pit: Perfect for parties, barbecues, and intimate nights in, a well-made fire pit takes backyards to the next level. Other than plans (widely available online) all you need is some stones, some gravel, and a few other supplies.
• Gravel Patio: With mortared slate borders and compacted base rock beneath a layer of decorative gravel, a beautiful outdoor area for relaxing and socializing will increase your home’s potential resale value. Better yet, as long as major land grading and/or clearing isn’t needed, you can build one in just two or three days once you have the supplies.

Have you been putting off a project because you don’t have the sand or gravel yet? Call LaSalle Sand & Gravel at (406) 756-9070 to get the landscaping supplies you need. From excavation to land clearing to sand, gravel, and rocks, they’re your one-stop shop for major projects. Check out their website today for a full list of services.