Does anyone have experience with gravel mulching in soil restoration to favor plant establishment?

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Michael Clark

The gravel needs to very light weight, full of air bubbles, able to retain water, and preferably light colored. Examples: Vermiculite, pumice. Volcanic cinders worked for the ancient people north east of Flagstaff Arizona, USA for about 200 years until they became clogged with clay minerals.

Albert Solé-Benet

Thank you for your comment, Michael. Do you have any reference about this?