maintaining a gravel garden in italy

Gravel gardens in Italy have really taken hold and the benefits of low maintenance and low water gardening in Italy are easily appreciated. However, some maintenance of the gravel garden are necessary and the raking of leaves is extremely important.

Leaves, as they break down, create a soft, water-retentive humus that allows perennial weeds to take a hold and flourish. Therefore, this morning I conducted the only real annual maintenance that a gravel garden in italy requires