Incorporate rocks and gravel into landscape designs

Improve drainage and reduce the need for soil and plants.
Using large rocks, gravel, and other natural elements in landscape designs can reduce the need to truck in topsoil and plant new vegetation. There are a variety of other benefits including reduced demand for irrigation and better drainage.

Learn more in the Green Building Encyclopedia

Landscape: Native Plants and Soil

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