How Do You Use Rocks In Landscaping?
Rocks are an integral part of a naturally balanced landscape. Because nature includes both living things and inanimate objects like stone, a garden without rocks seems incomplete, while a landscape that juxtaposes plant life against hard surfaces is always interesting. But gardens are all different from one another. Some are informal, while others are symmetrically structured. Some are naturally rambling, and others are precisely manicured. So, knowing how to incorporate rocks into your garden may not come so naturally to you. Here are a few tips to inspire your creativity. Choose rocks that are similar to the native stone in your region. This creates the most natural look. Choose similar colors for all the stone in your garden, including paths, patios, rock mulch and accent rocks. If you want contrast in your landscape design, vary the shade of the rock color but not the hue. Use rocks of varying sizes to unify the composition of your landscape. Small rocks or sand on a pathway will c
