What is decomposed granite.
Replacing grass with decomposed granite.
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.
It can be purchased from landscape suppliers or bought from stores such as home depot.
When the granite breaks down it forms a lot of tiny pieces.
Right from the look to even the feel and texture.
Natural decomposed granite this works best as a mulch replacement in garden beds or under a canopy of trees where plants and grasses may struggle to grow.
Photograph by mimi giboin.
Finding ways to decrease the amount of grass in the yard can reduce.
In fact it is a result of the mere breaking of a granite stone.
It s mostly dirt small stones and patches of dry grass.
It does double duty by providing.
Replacing grass with gravel isn t technically difficult you ll just need some time and some basic materials.
Decomposed granite is not actually granite that has decomposed.
Cost 3 per square foot including installation for cool season grass.
Gravel is a good replacement for heavily traveled grass areas.
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If you want to install a path that will create a specific design in your yard or a patio you may need to pay.
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My thought is to put down some fabriscape landscape fabric weed barrier cover it with 2 to 3 inches of granite then pack it down with a rented compactor.
Decomposed granite is like gravel but finer and generally more stable.
See more of this garden at before after.
I have a backyard that s roughly 40 by 70.
60 best decomposed granite ideas for your lawn by tokimeki yurinde with a remodel and also a yard design job under way i ve been looking into the best ways to streamline yard maintenance as well as cut down on water use.
Any suggestions and hints on how to do this.
Decomposed granite to replace dead lawn.
These tiny pieces develop a reddish tinge and have a very gravel like appearance.
The cost of the raw material decomposed granite ranges between 40 and 50 per cubic yard.