1. Balance
Your landscape can be visually balanced symmetrically or asymmetrically. A symmetric landscape design is one that’s more on the formal side, with elements that often include well-manicured geometrical figures. An asymmetric landscape is more chaotic or random in nature. Even so, this approach to landscape design can still be done in a way that achieves an informal balance you appreciate.
2. Unity
Everything in your landscape needs to come together based on a uniform theme. For instance, there should be a sensible pattern with the placement of trees and plants so everything looks like it fits together. This doesn’t mean you can’t diversify your landscape, though. One way to do this is to use a variety of landscaping stones, decorative rocks, or beach pebbles around plants, bushes, and trees that fit together height-wise.
3. Proportion
With proportion, you’ll be keeping the size and shape of the space you have to work with in mind. If you have a larger home with a bigger backyard, you should include landscape elements that fill out these spaces in a way that doesn’t leave everything looking like it’s out of place.
4. Focus
To achieve focus, your landscape needs to have a defined focal point. Whether it’s your garden areas, the space around your pool, or the areas adjacent to your front or back entrances, your focal point for any landscaped area should naturally draw attention when it’s viewed.
5. Simplicity
It’s fine to mix things up in your landscape. However, you should avoid overdoing it with colors, textures, and patterns for the various living and non-living elements of your landscape. Simplicity doesn’t mean you can’t still throw in some more complex patterns with things like white pebbles, decorative stones, water features, or lighting. Just keep moderation in mind.
6. Rhythm (Distance & Spacing)
Rhythm is a way of referring to distance and spacing within your landscaped areas. With plants in a garden that features attractive beach pebbles, there should be an equal distance between each of the plants. You can also do this by creating defined lines with things like rows of bushes or flowers meant to cradle the edges of pathways or walkways.
7. Contrast
Contrast, such as what you can get with a combination of warmer and cooler colors, is what keeps your landscape consistently looking fresh by creating visual differences. Contrast can also be created with different varieties of the same types of plants. This concept also applies to hardscape elements like landscaping stones. For instance, lighter Caribbean beach pebbles can be contrasted with black polished pebbles to provide an appealing visual contrast.
No matter what size or type of landscaping project you’re planning, you can enhance its character and beauty with a variety of decorative stones. For advice on designing your landscape with decorative rocks and beach pebbles, reach out to the experts at RS&P Rocks Stones & Pebbles, a premier landscape rock and supply superstore. We specialize in drought-tolerant landscaping materials, including a variety of Mexican beach pebbles and river rock. To learn how we can help you enhance the look of your landscape, call us today at (866) 380-0580.
