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Gravel Gardens

Mixed paths and rockery Rockeries and bed edge mixed path surfaces, leading to a central gravel area.	Rock and Aloe Features Add points of interest to turn large gravel areas into features, and provide hide aways for wildlife. Plectranthus ciliatus forms a gorgeous dark background to the light gravel.	Gravel Hotspot Aloes and succulents - hot-area plants - are good gravel partners. Keep in mind that a gravel retains heat increasing the ambient temperature of the surrounding areas. They will also be drier, so plant accordingly.	Gravel Path Use feature plants to highlight the start of the path that exits the gravel circle.	Shady area Gravel forms the cover for this shady spot leading to a firepit. Plectranthus ciliatus forms a dark green/maroon mound in the background.
Mixed gravel path Pavers seated in a bed of gravel. The wild grass clumps, Aristida junciformis, provides shelter for tiny wildlife, and adds interest and colour.	Tapestry Path Gravel, rocks, old bark features, and a selection of succulents and sun-loving groundcover, creates a gorgeous tapesty path. Coteledon orbiculata leaves in green, grey, and maroon, add an eye-catching depth to the arrangement.	Aloe Pathway The orange and yellow aloes (Aloe lutescens) and Bulbine natalensis flowers ensure a slow stroll along this autumn and winter gravel path to the font door.	Summer colour Orange, yellow, and cream Namaqualand daisies, and blue Agapanthus africanun flank a gravel path.	Wild Grass and Gravel Aristida, Pincushions, and Dierama dot the gravel floor in front of a sunken pond behind.
Gravel Driveway A circular raised wall garden encloses a tree trunk, planted with restios. Thatching fence in the background separates the driveway area from the front garden. A semi-circle of Tulbaghia and vygies reduce the expanse of gravel.	Circular Bed in Gravel patio An outside area covered with gravel offers opportunities to add features like this stunning mix of plants.	Stepping Stone Succulent Path Bulbine natalensis, Aloe chabaudii, restios and grasses alongside this stepping-stone path.	Coastal Gardens - Winter Aloes A dry winter brings out shades of red, copper, and orange in succulents leaves. When they combine with equally warm flower hues of orange, red, and yellow, the resulting display is spectacular.

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