| Rocks are important to any landscape. They give | | | | various shades, sizes, and distinctive shapes. They |
| functional characteristic and they also have a | | | | are usually placed above a layer of sand. The flag |
| distinct beauty. When designing a beautiful | | | | stones can be adjusted to make a pleasing design. |
| landscape it is necessary to plan and choose with | | | | River pebbles |
| care the type of rocks to be used. | | | | When it comes to drier locations, river pebbles |
| Landscape: Hardscapes and Softscapes | | | | are the best choice since they help with water |
| When it comes to landscaping, it will be helpful to | | | | conservation. They can also be used as a |
| be familiar with the terms softscapes and | | | | decorative balance to a plantings. |
| hardscapes. | | | | Granite |
| Softcapes pertain to the living elements of the | | | | Beautiful and versatile, granites can be carved into |
| landscapes, like plants and flowers. | | | | garden furniture like the tables and benches or |
| Hardscapes are those non-living elements that | | | | simply used for decoration. |
| include the rocks and stones. | | | | Other Tips in Choosing the Appropriate Rock |
| Rocks and Stones | | | | 1. You must consider the space available when |
| Rocks are particularly durable and not easily | | | | making your choice. Take note of the proximity |
| destroyed. They are perfect to use for pathways | | | | of one to another. Make sure that these do not a |
| and retaining walls. They enhance the appearance | | | | path or an important view. |
| of a pond mini-waterfalls. | | | | 2. Color is also a distinct feature in the landscape. |
| Rocks and stones will make any landscape design | | | | Some implement specific color schemes. There |
| more interesting and pleasing to the eye. There | | | | are different colors to choose from like red, |
| are many kinds of stones to choose from. One | | | | yellow or white or you can carefully use in |
| must only discern which ones will be appropriate | | | | combination. |
| effect. | | | | 3. Porous rock is a better choice for a weathered |
| Boulders | | | | look. They are receptive to growth of mosses |
| These can come in different sizes. They are ideal | | | | and other plants like creeping phlox.. |
| for water landscapes, like falls or cascades. Large | | | | 4. Avoid using sharp rocks near the pathway. |
| boulders can be used for marking a driveway or | | | | 5. For a more natural look, choose rocks that are |
| for the entryway to a garden. They can provide | | | | of similar appearance, considering texture, color |
| a dramatic effect to the design. Make sure that | | | | and form. |
| they are strategically situated as attract much | | | | Utilize rocks in the best way possible. Choose well. |
| attention. | | | | Simply use the imagination to make the stones |
| Flag Stones | | | | functional in the design. Remember always to |
| These stones are perfect for walks and patios. | | | | make the area look as natural as possible and |
| They are very thin and smooth and come in | | | | nature will be closer to home than ever. |