Even if it’s not always much to look at on its own, gravel has so many uses in the garden. It can be decorative, like when I used it to top my pots of succulents, or functional, like when it’s ...

If you have ever taken a leaf blower to pea gravel, lava rocks, bark mulch, or similar garden materials, you'll understand why mulch glue is so popular for keeping them in place. Most of these ...

Using a layer of mulch across the soil surface can prevent this. Follow our guide to mulching, an essential garden technique ... but will upset their stomachs. Gravel and grit are great around ...