Transforming your yard from an outdoor space to a garden paradise takes a bit of creativity. In addition to selecting beautiful flowers and high-quality mulch, you can make significant use of rock landscaping to give your landscape a fresh look. Here are some inventive ways to use this landscaping material to your yard’s benefit.

How to Use Rock Landscaping Around Your House

1. Frame a Water Feature

If you have a water feature in your yard, you can elevate its appearance by framing it with a series of irregularly shaped rocks. To create more contrast, select rock landscaping materials in varying colors. Doing so makes the water feature stand out in the yard and segregates it from surrounding flower beds and plants.

2. Add a Rock Centerpiece

If there are areas of your yard that could benefit from some contrast, consider adding a medium- or large-sized boulders to the mix. The key to this technique is to select a stone that’s remarkable in some way, either for its eye-catching shape or its vivid color. You can use a sizable stone to create contrast or to fill a gap where you might otherwise plant a shrub. Adding a rock is a fun way to liven up the landscape without taking away from its natural beauty.

3. Design a Rock Garden

Save the mulch for the rest of the yard and designate a select area of your outdoor space as a dedicated rock garden. To create an effective design, begin with one large boulder or two or three medium-sized rocks. Find a spot that receives plenty of sunlight and position the boulders to your liking. Plant small, colorful flowers around them to create a vibrant, attractive frame. Finish by adding small decorative stones to any open areas.

Could your outdoor space use a makeover? Turn to the experts at Affordable Landscape Supplies. Proudly serving Boone and Kenton counties in Kentucky since 1981, the family-owned company carries an extensive range of landscape supplies designed to add elegance and quality to your yard. In addition to everything you need for rock landscaping, you’ll find mulch, gravel, sand, topsoil, and playground chips. Visit the website to find out more, and call (859) 586-9142 to ask about their current inventory.