Cover Bare Areas Where Grass Is Hard to Grow
Many properties have certain areas where it seems nearly impossible to keep natural plants alive. Bare spots where grass won’t grow due to poor soil conditions or excessive sunlight are eyesores. Covering these areas with natural stones only takes a few minutes, but the results can last for years. Having more control over how the landscaping looks can allow you to turn bare patches into defining features that are pleasing to the eye.
Build a Water Feature
You could put a fountain or bubbling waterfall in the middle of a grassy area, but it just doesn’t have the same appeal as a more natural water feature. You can find decorative stones in a variety of different sizes that fit perfectly along the edges of water features and create the image of a rushing river or placid pond. If you choose this idea, consider using different sizes of decorative rocks to line the area. Starting with smaller stones and working your way up to bigger ones on the outside of the feature is a great way to create a natural look.
Put Them Around a Fire Pit
Perhaps fire pits are more your style than water features. In this case, you can use the stones to create a more fire-safe space to set up your pit, and people will naturally gravitate toward an area where they won’t have to worry about getting their feet dirty. While this option works great for homes, you might also find that having stone-lined gravel pits attracts people to the patio at your restaurant or the outdoor seating area at your small business.
Define Walking Paths
If you’re tired of having a dirt trail winding its way from the driveway to your house, a rock path is an easy solution to your problem. Grass often won’t grow in heavily trafficked areas of a yard, and a decorative rock path can also be easier to see from the road. Stones are easy to place, and you can choose to either outline the path with larger stones and fill it in with smaller ones or use edging to keep them in place.
Create Contrast in Flower Beds & Gardens
There’s also the chance you’ve already invested in putting natural plants in your landscape but they don’t seem to stand out as much as you’d like. Decorative stones are available in colors ranging from black polished pebbles to white, tan, and even jade rocks. Placing differently colored decorative rocks at the base of your plants can make them more visible from the road.
If you’re looking for a great way to accent your home or business’s exterior, creating a border using decorative rocks, 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 Stones & Pebbles, a premier provider of river rock, white 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.
