Stone landscaping

[Dznuts007]

A few months back I got my landscaping in my backyard done. I basically picked out a dark grayish stone (color was called Silver Sesame in the catalog). After it was set, I noticed the color faded a few months after. Anyone know how to bring out a darker color with any sealing or other chemicals?

 

[Ornery]

Firstly, you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get the two-level effect with a little path running down the middle.

 

[Squisher]

Is this loose stone or pavers?

If it's loose stone, is it around plants?

 

[Dznuts007]

It's paved. Yeah, it's near some plants. I paved it with stone instead of concrete to get a nicer look...but color has faded already...