Garden With Pebbles
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Using pebbles in a garden brings different colors and textures to the garden. Pebbles can fill up otherwise empty space, leaving a visual impression that’s more interesting than simple dirt, soil or mulch. Pebbles can serve other purposes, such as creating a decorative border, landscaped path, or a pretty ground and soil cover. In order to best pebble a garden, it’s important to clear a space for pebbles, choose the pebbles, and put the pebbles into the garden space.
Tour local gardens for inspiration before planning to pebble the garden.
Measure the amount of space dedicated for pebbles. Carefully plan out your pebbled space. This area should be blocked off from the rest of the garden to heighten the effect of the pebbles.
Prepare the space in the garden for the introduction of pebbles. Clear out any brush or weeds in areas where pebbles will be used. Wear gloves and protective gear so you don’t cut your hands or injure your eyes.
Ensure adequate drainage in the garden. Precipitation can build up in the pebble garden if you do not have good drainage in your garden.
Shop around for different types of pebbles. You can find pebbles for purchase at lawn and garden stores, and pool and pet stores.These pebbles will be of a wide variety of types and prices. Find the best one to match your needs.Types of stones available as pebbles include: [8]
Come up with a design that fits the style of your garden. You can use one pebble color and shape, or can mix up up many different shades and textures in the garden. Plan out your design before pebbling the garden.
Spread the pebbles over the designated area in the garden. After they are spilled out into the space, carefully move to cover the space.
Arrange them by hand around the plants and flowers. Spread them evenly around larger areas. Try to balance out the level of the pebble garden as much as possible. You can probably eyeball the level, but try to get down to the ground level to check it out.
Cement the pebbles if necessary. Depending on your pebble pattern, it may be necessary to cement the pebbles down. In areas where people will be walking over the pebbles often, you may want to use cement to guarantee they don’t become dislodged from the path.
Step back from the garden to assess the visual impact. The pebbles should give the garden a clean, decorative appearance. A pebble garden can make a garden look well decorated and take your breath away.
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You can also search riverbeds and streams for unique pebbles to use as accents.
Choose from a variety of shapes and textures. You can use flat pebbles, round or elliptical shapes, or combine many different types.The different pebble types will work better depending on your environment and pebbling plan.
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