10 21 16 4317 host casey hentges gives an insight to trying a new garden trend of installing decomposed granite.
Installing decomposed granite landscape.
Decomposed granite gives you a natural look that you can use to enhance your natural landscape.
Granite rock naturally breaks down into 1 4 inch or smaller particles called decomposed granite.
It s formed from the natural weathering and erosion of solid granite a tough hard igneous rock.
Depending on the decomposed granite installation method you choose you can expect to use the pathway or driveway for years with minimum maintenance.
Decomposed granite is like gravel but finer and generally more stable.
Some may be no bigger than a grain of sand.
Decomposed granite is an affordable option to choose when building the landscape of your dreams.
Decomposed granite is not actually granite that has decomposed.
What is decomposed granite.
This opportunity provides discounted rates which have been contracted with the selected installation company guaranteeing a competitively reduced rate.
The decomposed granite installation program provides residents with a great option for the installation of decomposed granite in their front yard landscape areas.
In fact it is a result of the mere breaking of a granite stone.
This provides for the decomposed granite pathway to be 3 deep for the path surface 1 of soil 3 of decomposed granite.
When the granite breaks down it forms a lot of tiny pieces.
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.
These tiny pieces develop a reddish tinge and have a very gravel like appearance.
Whether for the yard patio or garden decomposed granite has many benefits and uses.
The dg sold as landscaping material is typically composed of fine three eighths inch or smaller particles.
Loose decomposed granite packs well and provides.
Right from the look to even the feel and texture.
If you want an interesting look for your garden consider installing a decomposed granite patio this material is popularly used in the foundations of houses for dog runs and for walkways so there is no reason why you should not be able to install it into a patio if you wish.
Plus it s stylish to boot.