Bay Window Planter: Contrast DG Path with Complementary Stone Mulch

Question: 15-ft bay window, 3-ft DG path under 3-ft roof overhang, then 3-ft planter butting path. Succulents/drought-tolerant plants, drip or sprinkler. Planter: DG or regular dirt?

Answer: Differentiate Areas—Use Contrasting Stone Mulch in Planter

For visual contrast, don't use DG in both. Choose a complementary stone/gravel mulch for the planter. Permatil works well with succulents.

—Sean Murphy