Choosing the Appropriate Landscape Gravel for Your Project

Keeping your yard looking nice can be a big chore. You have to constantly water and fertilize the grass and the plants to keep them healthy and vibrant. You have to constantly tend to weeds, bugs, growing branches, and all kinds of other nuisances. These things can be even more difficult in Arizona, where the intense temperatures can make it hard to keep things looking green and lush. 

You can skip all this by landscaping your home with gravel. There is no organic material in the gravel that can actually encourage growth, like you would get with mulch breaking down over time. The gravel comes in a variety of shapes and sizes to get the look you want, and you don’t have to maintain it as much as you would mulch. Plus, xeriscaping is quite popular in Arizona right now. 

If you are considering using gravel for your landscaping, visit a Arizona stone supply company to get a sense of the landscaping stones available. Here are some things to keep in mind to choose the right landscape gravel for your project: 

Location

Are you planning to put down stone around a walkway in your yard? Or do you want to make a new pathway? Perhaps you want to add gravel around planted areas, or you want to go bigger and just xeriscape your whole yard with gravel.

Where you want to put the gravel will make a big difference in what type of gravel you need. Gravel comes in different sizes, shapes, and colors, all of which can influence the appearance and performance of the area where you put the gravel. Talk through the options with the specialist at the stone supply company in Mesa  to understand how the choices would affect the location and the overall project.

Appearance

Landscaping gravel comes in many different colors. You can get natural colors like white, grey, or tan, or you can get colored gravel in an array of hues. It really just depends on the Mesa stone supply company and the selection they offer.

The size and shape of the gravel also affects its appearance. You can get small, rounded pebbles for a clean look for a pathway, for example, or you can get larger, more ragged stones for something more rustic. The company likely has 3D software that can show you how the different options would look to help you visualize your project. 

Performance

You may not realize it, but the size and shape of a stone can impact the area significantly. Pebbles that are rounded will let water flow freely, which can contribute to erosion. You don’t want to put those types of stones in areas where there are already problems with erosion, such as on a sloping area. Stone that have jagged edges can do a better job of controlling erosion.

Talk through these and other issues to determine the right type of stone, depending on where you plan to place it and what you hope to achieve in that space. 

Working with the right  stone supply company in Arizona will go a long way in helping you find the right gravel for your project. The specialists at the company should be able to give you an idea of how each of the characteristics will impact the overall look of your project, the way the space performs, what kind of maintenance you will have to do, and your overall budget. Find a reputable company that is known for its wide selection, friendly and knowledgeable service professionals, and affordable prices. 

In Mesa, that company is Centurion Stone of AZ. We have a well-earned reputation for our quality stone products and our reliable service. We have a 10,000-sqare-foot display area that shows off our wide selection of stones, including landscaping stones, pavers, manufactured stone veneer, faux stone, and more. We are a premier stone supplier, and we will help you find the perfect stone for your project, whether you are interesting in xeriscaping or you want to give your home’s façade a makeover. We also offer installation for pavers and other stones. Just talk to one of our friendly associates about your project, and we’ll help you find the perfect stone. Check out our online gallery or visit us in Mesa today.

MESA LOCATION
1608 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
Office: 480-654-2995
480-654-2996
Email: i[email protected]
Website: centurionstoneofaz.com

PRESCOTT LOCATION
8950 Long Mesa Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Office: (928) 759-8543