Although commonly used for site preparation before installing concrete, gravel is also useful for other property improvement projects. The rocks come in numerous shapes, colors, and sizes, allowing you to find an option to suit your needs. If you’re wondering how to use the material, a few suggestions are below. 

How to Use Gravel to Improve Your Home’s Look

1. Build a Driveway

Instead of using gravel as a base during site preparation for a concrete driveway, create an entire path with the small stones. After the base rock and geotextile fabric are down, place the loose pebbles on top. Once compacted, gravel provides a sturdy surface that won’t buckle under the weight of vehicles and other heavy loads. Unlike asphalt and concrete, gravel driveways aren’t susceptible to cracking, which keeps maintenance costs low.

2. Improve Drainage

To eliminate standing water in the yard, create trenches in problem areas, and fill in the holes with gravel. Runoff water will drain through the gravel and release away from the property. If you have a patio with wide seams, place gravel in the gaps. The rocks will act like gutters, draining water, and directing it to other areas.

3. Mulch Flowerbeds

Instead of wood chips, which can develop fungus and contaminate plants, use gravel to mulch flowerbeds and trees. As the rocks won’t break down, you don’t have to replace them, which saves money on garden maintenance. The stones will insulate the ground and suppress weed growth to keep plants healthy. 

4. Decorate the Landscape

You can use the pebbles to define landscape features. The contrast of rust-colored stones between black or dark gray pavers will help a walkway stand out. You could also spread multicolor rocks around the garden to create a natural border. The different hues will pull focus to the warm and cool tones in the flowering plants.

For sand and gravel for the above projects, site preparation, or other home improvements, contact C & W Trucking in Bayfield, WI. In business for over 40 years, this company is fully insured and provides materials as well as excavating, land clearing, and site preparation services to keep clients’ projects on track. To inquire about materials and order in the Bayfield County area, call (715) 779­-5628. Find out how the team will assist with your construction needs online.