Many of the earth’s natural resources can be quarried, bagged up and sold for the completion of essential landscaping projects. Gravel is no exception, where this everyday aggregate comes in a variety of colours and rock sizes depending on the specific type that is being used. 

In a domestic setting, gravel is often used to create a hard wearing driveway or parking area. But it can be difficult to know exactly how much gravel to buy if you’re using it for this purpose, meaning it is likely that you’ll have some materials left once you’ve completed your project. 

Instead of wasting your gravel you may wish to repurpose it in the garden, where it can be utilised for a range of practical and decorative purposes. Read on for 5 simple ways you can make use of your leftover gravel. 

Improve Drainage

One of the best ways to recycle spare gravel is to use it for drainage, where these small rocks can help to steady the flow of water. This means you can add a layer of gravel to the bottom of a pot or across the surface of the soil to help your plants to absorb more water and stay hydrated for longer.

Deter Weeds

Gravel can also be used as a deterrent for weeds in the garden. Applying gravel to areas of soil or across your paving can prevent unwanted plants from pushing through, where this can be especially useful if you’re looking to tame large expanses of land.

Create A Rock Garden

Rock gardens require excellent drainage and plenty of sunlight, where you could utilise your leftover gravel to help create this specialist planting space. This kind of mountainous environment is ideal for a variety of alpine plants that thrive on poor soil conditions.

Embellish Water Features

Additionally, gravel can be used to complete your garden water features. For instance, a layer of gravel can be the perfect base for a man made pond. Gravel can also be used to ground small fountains or to surround the edges of decorative waterfalls.

Build A Wall

If you have lots of bulky gravel to hand, you may wish to build a gabion stone wall, where these involve filling a wire frame with rocks. These decorative walls can then be used to embellish your garden whilst also dividing your space into different sections.

Hales Sawmills: Essential Gravel Landscaping Supplies For Your Garden

At Hales Sawmills, we supply a fantastic range of gravel and aggregates, including golden gravel, moonstone and slate. Speak to us today to find out more about our full gravel product range.