Gravel Installation Service

Advantages of Gravel Driveways

• Gravels are more absorbent than concrete and asphalt because of less surface pounding and storm runoffs.
• In comparison to asphalt and concrete, gravel is a more affordable and cost-effective choice.
•  It doesn’t require rigorous maintenance. Its quality to tolerating freezing and thawing made it the number one choice for many professionals.
• Gravels last indefinitely. A well-managed driveway has the potential to last for several years without even thorough maintenance.
• It gives a very aesthetic look and it blends very well with the exterior of your house or business.

Gravel for Drainage

The still water attracts numerous health and environmental hazards to homes and businesses alike. It kills the beauty of a lawn and attracts pests too. If not controlled in time it may harm the foundation of the building as well. To get rid of these issues, installation of the right size and quantity of gravel can eliminate risks involved due to this. It is the most reliable material for drainage which also beautifies the look of the lawn by hiding the drainage.

The best type of gravel for drainage

The most consistent and common types of gravel are crushed stone and shell gravel because they both have unique features. In comparison to shell gravel, crushed rock is more common in several locations for drainage. 

Apart from these, coarse washed rock, stone size of ½ to ¾ inches is the most ideal choice. Your drainage can perform longer if there are more rocks (large in size) and a larger trench. 

On the bottom of the drain, an ideal size (3/4 inches) of stones can be placed, whereas, for the top layer, the Pink Quartz and Northern Granite River Rock can be the best choice because these gravels with their different hues can give a delightful texture and smoothness to your landscape.

Advantages of Gravel for Drainage

• Gravels keep the foundation of the home secure and protected.
• It also acts as a barrier that avoids rain and other forms of precipitation far from a building’s foundation.
• Unlike any other mulch, gravel absorbs more solar heat and radiates during nighttime.
• This also melts ice more quickly and move water from the foundation of the house more quickly.
• Gravels don’t decompose as other mulches do. 
• If your environment lover then chooses gravel for drainage because it is eco-friendly.

Gravel for Ground Cover

Gravels are a hassle-free substitute for grass for your lawn. It is an eco-friendly option because it is inexpensive, permeable, and requires less maintenance while on the other hand grass consumes gallons of water to stay green and hydrated. Apart from its low maintenance, it prevents weed. 

Gravel is the best choice to give mesmerizing look to your land by mulching in planted areas and on the focal point of the lawn. Gravel hits well in every landscaping project.

Types of Gravels for Ground Cover

Crush & Run Gravel

It is extremely useful in various landscaping applications. Often refer as crusher run, crush and run is consist of stone dust and pulverized stone. 

Pea Gravel

The size of the pea gravel starts from 1/4 inches to 1/8 inches and its color range from white to tan to brown. It is often used in driveways and to fill the gaps between the paves.

# 57 Gravel

It is the most common gravel for various applications like driveways, drainage, and construction-related work, etc. It has an angular shape that helps it lock in place, and easy to move. 

River Rock

These are smoother in texture and reminds of beach view. It is larger than pea gravel and gives a very charismatic look to the landscape due to its different hues. 

How Long Will a Gravel Driveway Last?

As mentioned earlier also, it doesn’t involve high maintenance costs like some types of ground covers such as grass, plants, and shrubs. Stones live indefinitely so it involves minimal maintenance cost and lasts for several decades.

Advantages of Gravel Ground Cover

• Unlike other mulching options such as trees, grass, plants, and pine straws, gravels of different size, shape, and color involves low maintenance.

• Ground cover with gravel doesn’t attract bugs like bark strips and wood chips.

• Clearly, it is more durable than any other mulch for your lawn.

• It does not decompose.

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At Green Garden Landscaping, we follow the customer-oriented approach. We work according to the requirements of the client. In North Carolina, we are proud to serve the community by providing our expertise in uniquely decorating your lawn. If you're in North Carolina, call us today to discuss your landscaping needs. We will be happy to serve you.