Types of Stones to Use
When choosing your stones, you want the selections to be eye-catching, but the sizing and shape of the decorative rocks are just as essential. Some homeowners prefer smaller stones because these options can help you avoid going over your budget without compromising a polished look or sinking into the ground. A smaller stone such as New York Mexican beach pebble can remain on the surface for years, as long as you select finer decorative rock options.
Larger stones may be heavier and are often preferable for lightweight border styles, but they have a natural aesthetic that goes well with softer plant choices. The larger stones also provide more design flexibility, whether you want to create a straight line or a curving border.
Landscape Plastics & Fabric
Landscaping fabrics and plastics are generally made of strong materials that hold the decorative stones above the ground’s surface. Although there are various types you can choose from based on your budget, preferences, and layout, some common fabrics include woven, nonwoven, and perforated.
Keep in mind the type of soil being used for your project will determine if additional support beneath the decorative rocks is necessary. You may need to add concrete pavers or gravel, especially if you use smaller stones instead of larger decorative rocks. For example, in Los Angeles, Mexican beach pebble may require an extra layer of support.
Accurate Placement
When you carefully and properly place the stones within the border, maintaining a neat appearance, adding texture, protecting plants, and defining the boundaries of your garden beds are more feasible. Therefore, first, you must outline the edges of the flower beds, walkways, and other features. This can enhance the border structure without compromising spacing when plants begin to grow.
Accurate stone placement can also prevent erosion, as the decorative rocks will act as a barrier. Instead of disrupting the water flow or allowing waterlogging in different areas within the border, the stones act as a safeguard and direct water flow.
The sizing of the decorative stones varies based on the style of the border. If you choose the wrong options, the decorative rocks cannot be properly placed, which disrupts the border’s functional abilities, causes shifting challenges, and prevents you from leveling and aligning the project accurately.
Avoid Using Certain Yard Tools
Using yard tools can disrupt the stone placement. Lawn mowers and weed trimmers are among the most common tools to avoid when creating the border now and maintaining it going forward. Instead, manually operated tools would be the best to use.
If you’re looking for a great way to accent your home’s exterior, creating a border using landscape rock, stones, or beach pebbles can be an ideal solution. When you’re ready to get started, reach out to the experts at RS&P Rock Stone & Pebble, a premier provider of river rock, Mexican beach pebble, and a wide variety of decorative stones. To learn how we can help you create the landscape of your dreams, call us today.
