If you go with sand and gravel, begin by removing the wood and loose soil from the joints and wet the joints to compact the loose soil. Fill the joints with a mixture of 2 parts pea gravel to 1 ...

However, garden designer Jack Wallington thinks we shouldn’t rush to rip out our lawns: "No, the lawn is not bad, it’s quite important. It beats most patios and gravels because it’s alive ...

Make landscaping with gravel your go-to choice as it's the one material that works whatever your style. If you love modern garden design that's big on geometric shapes, gravel will neatly fill spaces.