Maintenance Free Decomposed Granite

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Maintenance free 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. Crushed decomposed granite is a natural material used for walks patios and driveways. Once spread and compacted decomposed granite with a stabilizer will look similar to loose decomposed granite with the top layer appearing loose and organic. X research source for example a hole 20 ft long 10 ft wide and 4 in deep is about 66 cubic feet.
A 1940s suburban house grows up gracefully in mill valley ca. Raw dg for flower beds stabilized dg for walkways and resin coated dg for driveways. Stabilized dg also requires less maintenance and can last longer compared to loose dg. A few things to know before you start.
So what is a natural pathway. Decomposed granite dg for short is a great way to add a durable natural and water wise surface. Natural resin is mixed in with decomposed granite aggregates to create an asphalt like material. 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.
Laying down an expanse of decomposed granite costs. See more of this garden at before after. It involves a landscape process bent around features that give you the feeling of natural occurrence. 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.
1 rain and dg. Occasionally however grass and weeds sprout in even firmly compacted gravel. Using decomposed granite can also be a brilliant cornerstone for xeriscape projects xeriscape meaning drought tolerant low water usage and low maintenance landscaping. Photograph by mimi giboin.
The key word in dg is decomposed in other words this granite is decomposing. There are three options. Again dg is not a maintenance free material like a concrete walkway. Decomposed granite is like gravel but finer and generally more stable.
Water permeable it is the surface of choice for both eco and budget conscious homeowners.