Staying within Your Property’s Boundaries
It’s important to protect your plants and property while avoiding disagreements and potential legal issues with other homeowners. The objective is to enhance your landscaping area and take advantage of the environmental materials that come with your project.
Develop a shaded space for when you’re in the area and one that can protect the plants you choose to add to the yard. Staying within boundaries doesn’t limit your range. It simply helps you stay within the perimeter as you enhance the landscaping between the trees.
Using Decorative Rocks & Stones
Instead of adding plants around the area, you can use beach pebbles, stones, and decorative rocks as alternatives. White pebbles, black river rock, Mexican beach pebbles, and pure gold river rock can draw attention to the trees in your yard. Decorative rocks are easier to maintain when compared to flowers and other plant options. For example, the latter must be watered, trimmed, and fertilized regularly, while decorative rocks and stones don’t. If the trees remain safe, you can style this alternative according to your preferences.
Remember to leave adequate space between the stones and tree trunks—generally 10 inches at most. Develop a landscaping border when placing the decorative rocks or beach pebbles around the tree to prevent them from moving around the lawn. You can control weed growth, even when using decorative rocks, if you create a barrier by placing a porous landscaping fabric between the soil and stones. Avoid using plastic sheets, as these can block water and oxygen from reaching the roots of your trees, causing significant damage.
Seating & Lighting Accents
Many people consider adding patios and decks when landscaping around trees. Although this is an option, it could stunt a tree’s trunk growth and crowd the area. Instead, consider placing benches, hammocks, and other seating around the trees. You can sit in these spaces and read, drink your favorite beverage, nap after a long workday, or relax once you’ve completed multiple chores.
In addition to seating, place some accent lights around the tree base. You can select from low-voltage lighting or solar options to accent the decorative rocks and stones you may have added, such as black polished pebbles or mixed gold river rock. The lighting options not only give you visibility when sitting in the yard during the dark, but these features could also highlight your trees and plants when the sun goes down.
For advice on landscaping around trees with river 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 colored river rock and Mexican beach pebbles. To learn how we can help you enhance the character and beauty of your outdoor space, call us today.
