For many homeowners, gravel ... rock, so why add on another step? But the drawbacks of gravel driveways are well-documented ...

Pouring a gravel border alongside your driveway and house siding adds more ... You can also use river rock or pea gravel, though they don't compact as well as crushed stone. Before laying gravel ...

Costing around $1.50 per square foot, river rocks offer a natural—and eye-catching—option for gravel driveways. The rocks offer soft, stunning colors and promote both stability and drainage.

From large stones that serve as focal points to loose gravel that replaces traditional ... but medium-sized river rock or a variety of rugged rocks can also keep a space contained.

Here, a gravel driveway is bordered with bricks that play off the home’s clay tile roof. Keeping the driveway more minimalistic allows the home to make an even more substantial impact.