Gravel Path
The most in-thing in home décor is the fusion of natural elements into your home front. Outdoor gravel path leading to your doorway also act as a foot mat that naturally clean off your shoes dust. Paths made of small stones or pebbles are commonly used in gardens. Many interior designer have experimented with gravels path to create magnificent blend of green and the grass.
The making of a well-structured gravel path requires one to be acquainted with the following steps:
• A path should not obstruct any part of the main drainage system. It should not become clogged with water during rainy season or melting of the snow. To avoid being scoured by water flow, it is best suggested to be made away from strong water source.
• Just as the strength of a house depends on its foundation, similarly a sound gravel path can be achieved from a clever layering of the ground with fabric landscape matting. This material has a unique property of allowing water to seep through the ground without letting the mud squeeze upwards. Unless this precaution is taken your path will land up being a mixture of mud and gravel.
• There are different types of gravel available. So, it is up to you however, the experts suggest opting for gravel with proper edging to retain the materials. If you’re laying the path on the driveway, you need to carefully select larger stones which will not scatter from the pressure of the car. But, for a smaller footpath you can start by putting down a retaining edging and then filling the area with small stones which will be easier on bare foot.
Gravel paths are more durable. For homes with wide spread lawns these paths definitely add up to your style statement.