Use Exterior Paint to Create Bright Hues
Sometimes, property owners decide to add a pop of color to the landscaping after enjoying the natural rocks for a while. Painting landscaping rocks is possible, but you’ll need to take a few steps to make sure the effect lasts. Start by carefully cleaning the decorative rocks to remove any dusty residue. Then you can use an exterior paint of your preferred color. Paint sprayers work best for creating an even application. You may need to let one surface dry before flipping the decorative rocks and applying another coat. Once you’re done, you can opt to seal the paint or leave it unfinished.
Mix New Colors with Old Ones
If you prefer to keep things natural, you may be surprised to discover just how transformative it is to mix up colored rocks. For instance, adding a lighter mix of decorative rocks to dark ones such as black polished pebbles can brighten up the landscaping. Alternatively, you might add polished rocks to ones that are still in their natural state to add a touch of shininess. If you’re installing decorative rocks for the first time, look for mixes that make it easy to give your property a unique look.
Freshen Up Dusty Rocks with a Good Cleaning
Occasionally, people grow tired of decorative rocks that are dull and have lost their luster. While this typically takes years to happen, you may just need to refresh the surface of your decorative rocks. Start by using a pressure washer to hose down the rocks and remove any light debris. If light-colored rocks are showing signs of discoloration, using a scrub brush can loosen mildew and other types of stains. In areas with large amounts of dirt or rain runoff, a good cleaning is often enough to create a newer, brighter color in decorative rock gardens.
Make Lighter Rocks Look Darker with Sealant
If cleaning the decorative rocks gives you the look you want, you can use a sealant for landscaping pebbles that keeps the surface looking the same. Sealants also work well for giving grey or snow-white pebbles a slightly darker appearance while also keeping dirt from getting into the tiny natural pores that exist in them. Using sealant works a lot like painting, and you’ll want to set aside a few hours to complete the job. But the effort is worth it when you’re looking for a subtle change.
No matter what type of landscape you have, decorative rocks, stones, and beach pebbles can add beauty, depth, and character 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 beach pebbles, polished black river rock, and a wide variety of decorative stones. To learn how we can help you create the landscape of your dreams, call us today.
