Landscaping with Rocks December 18, 2007
Posted by Peter in landscaping. trackbackLandscaping with rocks can add that something special and unusual to a yard that has been well taken care of, but needs that little something to bring it back to life and make it a little bit exciting again. Landscaping with rocks will give a yard the boost that it needs.
About Landscaping with Rocks
Sure, rocks are usually one of the first things we try to remove from our yards, like they really get in the way. However, landscaping with rocks, using them to accent the different aspects of the yard is a far more creative way of using them to your advantage.
At the most simple, just picking up interesting rocks as you see them can start a collection of rocks for landscaping in the garden. Beach stones, of the variety usually found at rockier beaches, often have a light color and smooth texture that can be used to highlight different areas of the garden.
The front yard is probably the most obvious place to start, unless somewhere else really requires more attention. The landscaping with rocks should utilize larger rocks, ones which are big enough that they won’t get washed away or kicked out the way when people walk past.
Tree borders and path borders are two of the most popular uses for these rocks. Start with these and see how it goes. When creating a border around a tree, make sure to fill the area between the tree and the border with some flowers and bushes, that is unless the kids are going to be climbing the tree, then leave them a place to start climbing.
Pebble sized rocks can be used as a covering for the earth, in much the same way as mulch is used. These can help to brighten up the garden and help to keep weeks at bay.
Pebble rocks, on the downside, have the tendency to travel. During heavy rains they will tend to move if they are on a slope, and the same thing will happen when people are walking on them all the time, they will move aside to create a dirt path. In areas where people frequently walk, use flagstones to help keep the smaller stones being stepped on, and keep them in place.
Do some research of landscaping and rocks by going to the local bookstore and checking out the magazines and books on offer. The gardening and home section will give a lot of good ideas for free, as you can just browse and see what’s possible when landscaping with rocks.
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