On Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:02:01 GMT, "George"
wrote:


"Jon" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Our seven year old house has approx six inches of gravel around the
edge of the house, all the way around.

I've seen this on quite a few newer houses and wondered if there was a
particular reason for it being there or if it's merely decorative?

Thanks,

Jon

So the rain will soak up most of its downpour


And at dead of night you might hear folk approaching your house.