Question
I just had a 500 sq ft patio put it with Arbel Stone. It's beautiful. It is also curvey.  I have it surrounded by 3 good sized berms (planting small trees, large bushes for privacy) and also there is a 8ft bench that surrounds the patio.  Between these items (berms, and bench) and the patio border is about 3 feet of space.  Dont want grass to grow - be difficult to mow, dont want mulch - it'sll be messy and blow onto patio.  The only thing that comes to mind is small colored gravel i have seen people use instead of mulch.  If money was no object, what do you think you would do?  Would it help if I sent a picture of the area? I want something that wont need much maintenence.  I woujld love to hear some suggestions.  Thank you very very much!!

Answer
Hi Sandy,

You could either use gravel or some beach pebbles.
You could also use some rocks placed in a way that would look like outcrops coming from the berms. You could make them look like part of some stream following the curves of the patio. Send me pictures and I will be able to help you better.

You can send them to:

[email protected]

Keep in touch!

Carlo