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The Art of Gravel Gardens: Texture & Drainage Ideas 💎

Discover the elegant simplicity of gravel gardens! 🤍 Perfect for drought-tolerant plants and areas with poor drainage, these gardens offer stunning texture and a minimalist aesthetic. Use a base layer of landscape fabric, then top with decorative gravel. Choose plants that thrive in well-drained conditions, like succulents, herbs, and grasses. 🌿 The visual appeal of the contrasting textures is simply captivating. Save for your low-maintenance, chic garden inspo! ✨ #GravelGardenIdeas #DroughtTolerantGardenIdeas #LowMaintenanceGardenIdeas #GardenTextureIdeas #MinimalistGardenIdeas #GardenDesign #OutdoorStyle #PlantIdeas #GardenSolutions #ChicGarden
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