I am Brother Ding, a professional garden designer, click on the upper right corner to "follow" me to learn more about [Courtyard Design and Construction Knowledge Dry Goods] to create a better home together.Many gardens are designed with gravel paving, which can be made of large particles of gravel and pebbles, while others are made of peanut-sized gravel to create different textures.
So, are these gravel paving good?
Let's first analyze the advantages and disadvantages of gravel paving, and then look at whether gravel paving is good or not.
The reason why gravel paving is so popular is because it has many advantages.
1. Cheap and easy to construct
Crushed stone is a common material, ** are relatively cheap, unless the grinding and smooth crushed stone is required to be finished, other general crushed stone is much cheaper than stone and bricks, which is one of its advantages.
In addition, the gravel paving does not need professional workers and masters, you can do it yourself, and the construction is very convenient.
If you have a garden on a budget, gravel flooring is a great option to help us save money on the construction of your garden.
2. Good drainage
If a large area of gravel paving, then there is no need to hit the concrete cushion under the gravel, only need to flatten and compact the soil, pave the weed-proof cloth and geotextiles, and do a good job of the boundary treatment between the green area, you can pave the gravel in a large area.
Since the soil is under the gravel, rainwater can penetrate naturally, and there will be no water accumulation on the ground, so that the garden floor has good drainage and there is no need to worry about water accumulation.
3. The texture is soft, and the stepping feeling is comfortable and relaxed
The smaller gravel paving is a bit like a beach, and it is soft and comfortable to step on, making you feel relaxed like a vacation.
Coarse gravel, although not as delicate as fine gravel, can also give a rough and natural aesthetic.
4. Suitable for use in most places
Gravel flooring can be used in almost all parts of the garden.
It can be used as a mulch in a green space, as a paving for a garden, as a pavement for a garden, as a base decoration for a stream feature, and as a corner of a garden.
It's so versatile, it's almost omnipotent!
5. Environmental protection and natural, beautiful and practical
Crushed stone is the particles that remain after the stone has been broken or weathered, and it is a natural material, so it is environmentally friendly.
And a large area of gravel paving, it looks clean, pure and neat, and can be used as a ground.
Gravel can be used as a pavement and can be used to pave the bottom of the pool, which is very useful, beautiful and practical!
While gravel flooring has many advantages, nothing is flawless, and there are some not-so-good things about it.
1. It's not easy to clean
The reason why many people don't like gravel flooring is that they don't feel easy to clean.
It is believed that the leaves on the gravel are not easy to clean, especially some small leaves, which are not easy to clean.
This problem does exist, and although it is more troublesome, it can still be cleaned up slowly.
2. Easy to move
Since the gravel is scattered on the ground and is not fixed, they will move as the person moves.
If there are pets and children in the house, then these gravel will become their toys and be messed up.
3. It is difficult to withstand heavy furniture
If you want to place furniture in a gravel garden, then it is better to choose something that is lighter, and the gravel floor of furniture that is too heavy will be crushed into a pit.
But don't worry, there is no big problem with the general outdoor furniture on the gravel floor, just put stones or slate on the feet of the furniture.
Comparing the advantages and disadvantages of gravel paving, we can weigh and choose whether to use gravel paving according to the actual situation of our own garden.
But all in all, the advantages of gravel flooring are obvious, and if you don't mind some of its drawbacks, then don't hesitate to use it to decorate your garden!
Either way, it's worth a try, after all, it's cheap, it can be used in most places, and it can be replaced at any time, which is very convenient!
In my opinion, it's a great way to pave and perfect for all styles of gardens!
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