Landscape stone (decorative gravel) comes in many varieties of size, shapes, and color blends.

• Stone doesn’t require re-application except in rare circumstances. The likelihood of weed growth in stone beds is also slightly less than in a mulch bed.

• Stone does not decompose and lasts for decades. However, it may fade slightly and require a top-dressing every 5-10 years. As long as you keep debris out of beds it should stay fairly clean.

• Stone is great to use around pool areas or hardscaping because, unlike mulch, it won’t wash out onto these areas or dirty up water. Stone also makes a great choice in areas where water tends to wash out mulch on a regular basis.

• Stone will not be a food source for fungi to grow on like some mulch. This is particularly important if your site has a history of Artillery Fungus.