"John Kelly" wrote in message news:l-
the gravel seemed to be a cat-litter tray for John Kelly

Gravel can look good when done properly with a membrane underneath it and
appropriate plants set through it.
It is also important not to have it too deep either for two reasons:
1) It is like wading through snow.
2) As you commented - You make the neighbourhoods largest cat litter tray!
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David
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