Some types can be constructed from concrete for durability and allow easy installation in straight lines or curves.
Plastic edging for decomposed granite.
Header boards generally about 4 wide will form the edge of your pathway to contain the decomposed granite.
We recommend using pressure treated redwood or plastic extruded materials that are weather proof and will hold up over time.
Decomposed granite or dg is made up of granite aggregates a 1 4 or smaller.
Aesthetically edging your decomposed granite pathway will give it some more structure.
If you have an especially winding pathway edging provides a crisper curve especially when using a metal edging.
Edging stones made of hand cut natural granite have a tumbled appearance and give an authentic old world cobblestone look.
Leave a cushion of 1 2 inch between the top of the plastic edging and the surface of the crushed granite chips to keep the chips from overflowing the edging.
X research source for example a hole 20 ft long 10 ft wide and 4 in deep is about 66 cubic feet.
Decomposed granite patio with edging decomposed granite patio and ryerson header edging for patios see my complete post on patios i usually don t like to have a visible drain so i put the drain s on the outside in the shrub area.
Edging enables your pathway to have a precise look instead of a more natural finish.
Sometimes dg is so fine that it resembles sand.
Place edging material landscape timbers black plastic landscape.
Decomposed granite is a wonderful landscape material.
Decomposed granite is the least expensive way to pave a patio walkway or driveway dg provides a natural rustic look and is available in subtle hues of gray tan and brown.
Rake the crushed granite chips with a.
Blend tan granite with gray.
There are many varieties including plastic edging steel edging bender board pressure treated lumber.
Edge restraints are the best way to keep that path from falling apart or breaking down over time.
Natural or fabricated stones can provide gorgeous decorative lawn edging.
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.