A decomposed granite path runs the length of a back garden and fast growing fern pines podocarpus gracilior create a privacy screen inside the back fence.
Maintenance free decomposed granite.
Natural resin is mixed in with decomposed granite aggregates to create an asphalt like material.
It involves a landscape process bent around features that give you the feeling of natural occurrence.
Raw dg for flower beds stabilized dg for walkways and resin coated dg for driveways.
1 rain and dg.
While annoying the grass is easily dealt.
A 1940s suburban house grows up gracefully in mill valley ca.
For all its advantages one of the main benefits of decomposed granite is its initial low cost and low long term maintenance and repair expenses.
X research source for example a hole 20 ft long 10 ft wide and 4 in deep is about 66 cubic feet.
A few things to know before you start.
The key word in dg is decomposed in other words this granite is decomposing.
Using decomposed granite can also be a brilliant cornerstone for xeriscape projects xeriscape meaning drought tolerant low water usage and low maintenance landscaping.
Again dg is not a maintenance free material like a concrete walkway.
Compared to loose decomposed granite stabilized decomposed granite is more expensive but it s still less expensive than decorative concrete and natural stone.
Decomposed granite with resin or poly pavement is the most stable and durable type of dg.
Stabilized dg also requires less maintenance and can last longer compared to loose dg.
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Decomposed granite dg for short is a great way to add a durable natural and water wise surface.
Crushed decomposed granite is a natural material used for walks patios and driveways.
Occasionally however grass and weeds sprout in even firmly compacted gravel.
Photograph by mimi giboin.
Water permeable it is the surface of choice for both eco and budget conscious homeowners.
Once spread and compacted decomposed granite with a stabilizer will look similar to loose decomposed granite with the top layer appearing loose and organic.
There are three options.
Decomposed granite is often sold by the cubic yard so divide the size measurement by 27 the number of cubic yards in a cubic foot to determine how much granite you need.
So what is a natural pathway.