Create Succulent Borders
One possibility with decorative rocks and succulents is to use these plants as a living border. In this instance, you’ll put your preferred landscape rocks down first. You’ll then place your succulents around the edges, creating a full border all the way around an area or a partial border along the front and sides only.
Make Some Attractive Patterns
Succulents are great for creating patterns. You can do this with smaller succulent clusters and use the decorative rocks as the base. If you want to step things up with visual patterns, another possibility is to use smaller decorative Mexican beach pebbles to create patterns on top of the base rocks first. You’ll then make some attractive patterns with the succulents. This might include a zigzag pattern or a design that alternates between shorter, rounder succulents and ones that grow taller.
Consider Rocks that Reflect Light Well
Succulents and decorative rocks can become attractive focal points in your yard. With succulents, you can sprinkle an assortment of plants throughout the area. With the decorative rocks, consider lighter-hued ones, such as snow-white pebbles, that naturally reflect light. This is a more natural way to draw attention to these areas.
Mix & Match Your Decorative Rocks
You can always use smaller decorative rocks or beach pebbles immediately around your succulents. These should naturally complement any other decorative stones or rocks in the same space. For instance, you could use decorative rocks with lighter shades as borders to contrast darker-hued rocks.
Stage before You Plant
Staging simply means you’re putting down the succulents on top of the decorative rocks while the plants are still in their containers. Doing so gives you a chance to see what everything will look like while you can still do some rearranging. Once you’re happy with your succulent placement, wrap things up by:
• Gently digging to make room for your plants
• Adding some extra decorative rocks around the plants so there aren’t significant gaps
• Making sure there’s proper drainage to prevent water pooling
Add Decorative Rocks around Existing Succulents
If you have areas where succulents are already planted but only surrounded by soil or mulch, you’ll focus more on placing the decorative rocks. In this situation, you’ll get everything set up by:
• Selecting the decorative rocks you prefer*
• Removing any existing mulch or excess soil
• Making sure the area is as flat and even as possible
• Putting landscape fabric down first for drainage
• Placing your preferred rocks around your succulents
*Smaller or flatter decorative rocks tend to work well around plants.
No matter what type of landscaping project you’re planning, consider using decorative rocks, stones, or beach pebbles to add depth, character, and beauty to it. When you’re ready to get started on your landscaping plan, reach out to the experts at RS&P Rock Stones & Pebbles, a premier provider of river rock, black polished pebbles, and a wide variety of decorative stones. To learn how we can help you create the landscape of your dreams, call us today at (866) 380-0770.
