Decorative Stone Landscaping Ideas

           If you want to enhance the design of your garden landscape, a quick and simply way is to add decorative stones to it. With landscape rocks and decorative stones, you can have a perfectly manicured garden to enjoy. Decorative rocks and stones come in a wide variety shapes, sizes, and colour. The provide an inexpensive way to improve the aesthetics of your garden, giving it a more natural and warmer look while reducing the possibility of soil erosion.

              Flagstone Pathway

          To achieve a polished landscape look, use walls stones and flagstones. You can choose from many varieties such as Canadian Buff flagstone, Ohio Blue flagstone, and Slate flagstone from any landscape supply company. Using flagstones in your landscape will not only achieve a very striking look for your garden but they will help retain a cooler surface for it despite being hit by direct sunlight. Flagstone stepping stones make a charming backdrop to any stone wall as they contrast with the bright hues of plants and flowers growing in the garden. Flagstone pavers can also be used to create a lovely pathway into your backyard or garden. To add texture to the flagstones, plant thyme in between the stones. The creeping thyme will not only create a more natural look but its scent will permeate the air.

            Walnut Nuggets

         Walnut nuggets are decorative stones from the Merrimack River. They are low maintenance and add a nice touch to any garden space. They are great for gardens, patios and, driveways. These stones can be directly placed onto the soil of your garden. It is recommended, however, to use a membrane to help control the growth of weeds.

            Boulders

         The simplest but the most dramatic way you can change the overall look of your garden is by adding a boulder rock. A boulder is a large piece of rock that strategically placed in a garden to create a focal point for the space. Placing it in the right location will give your garden a more natural feel and create almost a Zenlike space. Landscaping with boulders and rock borders is actually one of the most basic ideas in landscaping. A boulder can be placed in the centre of a garden or surrounding a flower bed. Use it to separate your plant area from the grass lawn or yard.