Gravel hasn't always been a texture I've considered particularly modern for use in a yard, but recently, I've been noticing gravel landscaping ideas that feel interesting and beautiful. Landscape designers are using gravel in a way that helps zone backyards, add a new texture, highlight planting, and complement the more earthy, organic materials that have become a design trend indoors and out.
And that's all before we talk about practicality. Not only is gravel far easier to upkeep than lawn, it's also a more water-wise landscaping idea than concrete or stone. It's a permeable surface, which means rainwater can infiltrate it, rather than sitting on the surface before heading to drains.
