When it comes to your landscaping, you want it to look nice year-round. However, frequent foot traffic, weather, and general wear and tear can take a toll on your plants and your design. Incorporating landscape rock into your design can keep your plants happy while boosting the appearance of your yard.

At River Bottom Topsoil in Troy, MO, their team is ready to help you install and arrange your decorative rock designs. Since there are many options to choose from when installing landscape rock, the team has put together a few simple ways to incorporate stone into your existing landscape design.

• Create a Walkway: Whether you’re looking to keep children out of the flowerbeds or wanting to create an eye-catching pathway for guests, creating a walkway can keep your flowers and plants from getting trampled. Landscape rock is available in many different sizes and shapes to suit a variety of spaces.
• Build a Retaining Wall: With the often heavy rainfall and high winds in Missouri, much of your landscaping may experience erosion throughout the course of the year. Using decorative rock to build a retaining wall can reduce the effects of erosion while adding to the overall design of your yard.
• Create a Sitting Area: River Bottom Topsoil believes you should be able to enjoy your landscaping and spend time among the plants. Use decorative rocks to build a seating area or patio so you and your family can enjoy nature.
• Add a Statement Piece: Since stones are found in many unique shapes and textures, they can create the perfect focal point for any landscape design. Use a large piece to draw the eye away from plumbing fixtures or allow it to cover up otherwise unsightly landscaping equipment.
• Give Container Gardens a Home: Landscape rock is available in many different sizes and textures, but small gravel can create a perfect outdoor home for your potted plants without the maintenance of a traditional garden or flowerbed. Landscape rock reduces the prevalence of weeds and unwanted plant growth while improving the appearance of your yard.

Whether you’re looking to incorporate decorative rock into your landscaping or need to hire a crew to help with uneven landscape grading, River Bottom Topsoil can help. Learn more about their products online and call (632) 462-5331 to speak to one of their landscaping professionals.