In the garden, surfaces have both a practical and a visual function. They are used for walking, sitting or playing on, and they also provide an area of rest for the eye, a space between the profusion of the planted areas. The visual element is particularly important as surfaces define the space and layout of [...]

Gravel can be used to create practical and attractive garden surfaces. It has a smooth look about it and is easy to lay; it also has the advantage of being relatively cheap. Many people enjoy the satisfying crunching sound that it produces under foot, indeed, some use it as an early warning for anybody approaching [...]