Uses for crushed decomposed granite.
Decomposed granite walkway.
When the granite breaks down it forms a lot of tiny pieces.
Some of the many ways you can used crushed or decomposed granite include.
In a decomposed granite garden a mix of edibles in raised beds and ornamentals including low water perennials and succulents coexist happily.
Crushed granite is an incredibly versatile material that can be used in landscaping projects for both small residential jobs and much larger commercial spaces.
The soft soothing colors.
In fact it is a result of the mere breaking of a granite stone.
Paths walkways greet visitors to your home with a stunningly elegant front walkway surfaced with crushed granite.
Decomposed granite often shortened to dg is literally that granitic rock broken down into fine particles that hold together better than simple dirt and.
These tiny pieces develop a reddish tinge and have a very gravel like appearance.
There are a number of lovely colors and textures to choose from.
Leave a cushion of 1 2 inch between the top of the plastic edging and the surface of the crushed granite chips to keep the.
Right from the look to even the feel and texture.
Not only does it look fabulous but it will support heavy traffic loads.
In nearly all applications these materials are huge waste of.
The impressive agave parryi succulents flanking the center walkway started as tiny babies in the gravel.
A decomposed granite pathway is one of the most cost effective ways to improve the look of your yard or create an informal walkway.
Why install a crushed granite walkway.
What is decomposed granite.
Decomposed granite is not actually granite that has decomposed.
Decomposed granite with stabilizers when creating a pathway or small patio the stabilized decomposed granite can be added and tamped down to soil or rough gravel material.
It s also an accessible project for diy enthusiasts.
Doing so offers a number of benefits to users such as.
Photograph by mimi giboin.
Driveways because it s so strong and durable crushed granite is a great option of a loose fill driveway.
I get emails and phone calls weekly for stabilized decomposed granite and crushed stone fines.