How thick should you lay pebbles?

Laying it on thick - how tall should a layer of garden pebbles be? All things being equal, you should aim to end up with a layer of decorative pebbles at least 5cm off the soil they're sitting on. If you're using your pebbles to cover a garden bed or fill a space, try to get them flush to the edges they're up against.

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Pebble the casbah - our guide to laying garden pebbles

Decorative pebbles can take the visual appeal of your garden to the next level - if used tastefully and laid correctly. While taste is (for better or for worse) in the eye of the beholder, the way to correctly lay garden pebbles isn’t up for debate. Here’s our guide to using decorative pebbles in your garden.

Measure out and mark your garden pebble landing zone

Laying pebbles isn’t something you should try to eyeball - you’ll end up with something that looks more like an inkblot test than good landscaping. By taking the time to measure your space and then mark it out with string, you’ll get a much better idea of how many garden pebbles you actually need. From here, the process can vary slightly, depending on where you want to put your decorative pebbles.

How to lay garden pebbles on soil

If you want to lay your pebbles straight down on flat soil, the good news is that you don’t have much to do before you can get to pebbling. All you’ll need to get out of the way is a rudimentary levelling and clearing of the soil in question (which can be easily done with a household rake), and a quick weeding to ensure there’s no pesky plants hanging around. Once that’s done, you can technically go ahead and start laying down pebbles. But there’s something worth considering before you jump in - a long-term weed prevention strategy.

How to stop weeds growing through garden pebbles laid on soil

Thankfully, the question of how to stop weeds growing through your carefully placed decorative pebbles is easily answered. Once you’ve cleared and levelled your soil, all you need to do is lay down an appropriately-sized piece of landscape fabric. The material is firm and heavy enough to stop weeds from getting through but is also porous enough to ensure that the soil below it receives enough water and air. Be sure to place the fabric shiny side up! And if you need soil as well as pebbles, we’ve got you covered with our range of soils which are available in small amounts or in bulk.

Laying it on thick - how tall should a layer of garden pebbles be?

All things being equal, you should aim to end up with a layer of decorative pebbles at least 5cm off the soil they’re sitting on. If you’re using your pebbles to cover a garden bed or fill a space, try to get them flush to the edges they’re up against.

Are different kinds of garden pebbles better or worse for landscaping?

When it comes to selecting the specific kind of pebble you want for your garden, your personal taste and preferences will once again be the driving force. The only real practical consideration to be aware of is the size of the pebbles you go with. Pebbles around 2-3cm in diameter are recommended for areas that will be walked on, and 2cm pebbles specifically are great for driveways - as are our aggregates and gravels. Keep in mind that the smaller the pebble, the more pleasant it will be to walk on, but if your pebbles are too small, you’ll leave footprints, which isn’t ideal from an aesthetic standpoint!

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purdue.edu - Conquer Weeds with Vinegar? - Indiana Yard and Garden

If fighting weeds in your garden has you in a pickle, you’ll be interested in a USDA research report about using acetic acid (vinegar) as an herbicide. USDA researchers confirmed that acetic acid is effective at killing some common weed species, including Canada thistle, lamb’s-quarters, giant foxtail, velvetleaf and smooth pigweed. Weeds were hand-sprayed with various solutions of vinegar, uniformly coating the leaves. The researchers found that 5- and 10-percent concentrations killed the weeds during the first two weeks after emergence from the soil. Older plants required higher concentrations of vinegar to kill them. At the higher concentrations, vinegar had an 85- to 100-percent kill rate at all growth stages. However, perennial weeds, such as Canada thistle, were only temporarily knocked back; the roots survived to sprout new shoots. Even though vinegar is an acid, it breaks down quickly in the soil and, therefore, is not likely to accumulate enough to affect soil pH for more than a few days. Vinegar causes a rapid burn to plant tissue of susceptible species, so unintended injury is quite likely without knowing more information. Further studies are needed to know whether other crop plants and ornamentals can tolerate the vinegar. Ordinary household vinegar is about a 5-percent concentration. Stronger solutions that are labeled for use as herbicides are now available from some retailers, you can check the OMRI product database for current products. https://www.omri.org Note that vinegar with acetic acid concentrations greater than 5 percent may be hazardous and should be handled with appropriate precautions. Vinegar solutions of 11-percent or greater strength can cause skin burns and eye injury. Always read and follow all pesticide label directions.

More information about the USDA study is available online at http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2002/020515.htm.

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