Thu, Jan 14
|The HORT Office
Gravel Gardening: From Design to Installation
Discover the possibilities of gravel gardening as Ben Lenhardt shares the transformation of his own Charleston garden—from the initial design and plant selection to installation and the garden it has become today.
Time & Location
Jan 14, 2027, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The HORT Office, 46 Windermere Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407, USA
About the event
Gravel Gardening: From Design to Installation
Thursday, January 14th
10:00am- 11:30am
What does it take to transform a traditional garden into a thriving gravel garden?
Join Ben Lenhardt for a behind-the-scenes look at the design and creation of his own gravel garden. Using before-and-after photographs and images from throughout the project, Ben will walk through the process from the earliest ideas and design decisions to plant selection, installation, and the finished landscape.
Gravel gardening uses a deep layer of gravel with carefully selected, deep-rooted and drought-tolerant perennials to create a landscape that can conserve water while helping suppress weeds. Ben will share what he learned through designing and overseeing the installation of his garden, offering a homeowner’s perspective on both the process and the possibilities of this increasingly popular gardening approach.