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These "My GO 2009" posts are making me sick, as in sick that I haven't done jack to either my front or back yards, despite having posted commens on AT for years that I would get moving on both projects.

Sigh.

As for the gravel garden featured in this particular post, I love it. Very modern. Great plant selection, too.

I love how the gazing balls are just sitting there, without stands. They look very touchable.

Love it!!! Great job! Question for you- how did you get the crushed bluestone to your house, and any idea how much you used?

The crushed blue stone looks fabulous. HOWEVER... I grew up in an area (Jersey shore) where people routinely installed gravel ''lawns'' because they did not want the maintenance of a traditional yard. When done right the rock landscape looks good, but inevitably the plastic liner underneath becomes compromised and weeds spring up through the holes. When you pull the weeds out, it makes the holes larger and the weeds come back up stronger the next time. After a few years people opt for regular spraying of herbicide or they try to to remove the rock - but end up with garden soil full of gravel. Not my first recommendation if you want a low-maintenance yard over the long term. Good luck.

i used about 6 yards of crushed bluestone

would love any design reccomendations anyone has.

also was thinking of getting a japanese stone tea table with stools for the space or to put some furniture in.

any thoughts?