What Is Quikrete Gravel And How To Use It Around Your Yard

There are many ways to use gravel in your yard, from patios and gardens to decorative borders. With all the different types of gravel to consider, Quikrete brand all-purpose gravel is specifically made for both functional and decorative landscaping. The stones are cleaned and graded, and come in around 3/8th of an inch or smaller. This all helps provide better drainage than basic gravel while maintaining a walkable surface. Colors vary by region, but all stay within a range of gray to brown, which gives a nice, natural look to your decor projects.  The gravel can also be mixed with portland cement and sand to create concrete.

Quikrete gravel can be easily compared to basic construction or pea gravel when determining the type of project you wish to use it for. Sold in 50-pound bags, the gravel is well suited to smaller DIY projects, and can be purchased in bulk to handle larger areas. While the gravel works well for traditional purposes like tree wells or French drain bases, its versatility extends to many decorative projects as well.

Aesthetically, Quikrete gravel has many decorative uses. You could use it for succulent or cactus garden beds to help regulate moisture and temperature while giving off a desert-vibe. Surround larger flat stones with the gravel to create custom paths throughout your backyard that look great all year. Be sure to use landscape fabric, or an alternative, under the gravel to prevent weeds that could ruin your clean-looking path. For water features, the gravel would work well as an ideal surrounding material, and its smooth edges won't harm liner materials as easily as more jagged rocks would.

If you spend a lot of family time outdoors you could use some wooden borders, Quikrete gravel, and a top layer of sand to create a dedicated area for low impact games like bocce ball or cornhole. Gravel is also a perfect addition for DIY fire pits, not only for drainage but also for the look and safety of the surrounding area. Whatever your needs, the Quikrete all-purpose gravel certainly lives up to its name and can easily handle most DIY projects, big or small.