Decomposed granite is a wonderful landscape material.
Plastic edging for decomposed granite.
Aesthetically edging your decomposed granite pathway will give it some more structure.
Leave a cushion of 1 2 inch between the top of the plastic edging and the surface of the crushed granite chips to keep the chips from overflowing the edging.
Decomposed granite is the least expensive way to pave a patio walkway or driveway dg provides a natural rustic look and is available in subtle hues of gray tan and brown.
Place edging material landscape timbers black plastic landscape.
If you have an especially winding pathway edging provides a crisper curve especially when using a metal edging.
Blend tan granite with gray.
Edging enables your pathway to have a precise look instead of a more natural finish.
Decomposed granite or dg is made up of granite aggregates a 1 4 or smaller.
Don t use plastic edging it is a waste of money and labor.
Stake out the area you want to cover and tie string from post to post to clearly mark where the decomposed granite will be poured.
Sometimes dg is so fine that it resembles sand.
We recommend using pressure treated redwood or plastic extruded materials that are weather proof and will hold up over time.
There are many varieties including plastic edging steel edging bender board pressure treated lumber.
Some types can be constructed from concrete for durability and allow easy installation in straight lines or curves.
Header boards generally about 4 wide will form the edge of your pathway to contain the decomposed granite.
Edging stones made of hand cut natural granite have a tumbled appearance and give an authentic old world cobblestone look.
Edge restraints are the best way to keep that path from falling apart or breaking down over time.
It will look crap in a few months to years depending upon the climate.
Rake the crushed granite chips with a.
X research source for example a hole 20 ft long 10 ft wide and 4 in deep is about 66 cubic feet.