Give the soft scapes in your landscaping the foundation they need to grow and thrive. Your soil is one of the most important factors in successful landscaping. Using mulch not only beautifies but can improve the quality of your soil, prevent weeds and reduce the need for water. There are many creative ways to add natural stone and gravel into your landscaping environment and many materials from which to choose. Create a pathway, build an attractive edge natural stone and gravel creates color.