Dream Gardens & Landscapes

Lay it Down: A Guide to Landscaping Surfaces

Landscaping surfaces have come a long way since the days of poured concrete decks and pebble-strewn paths. Now, there's an option for every budget and design style. From stones to synthetics, get to know them all here.

Excerpted from Garden Design
Filed under: Gardening

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Granite

A popular stainproof surface for kitchens, polished granite is diamond-hard and tough enough for use in the garden. It comes in a huge range of colors, from black and greens to pinks, reds and cream; some also include speckled and streaked detailing. Affordable composite and terrazzo (granite chips bonded with cement and polished) are good alternatives if you can't afford the real thing.