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Landscaping plays a major role in your property’s curb appeal and can easily serve as a reflection of your personality. While plant life is a point of emphasis, don't ignore the impact of landscape rock. With the right use of rocks and boulders, you can create a unique, distinctive yard you’ll be proud of.

How to Use Landscape Rock

1. Anchor a Planting Bed

Planting beds with shrubbery, flowers, or small trees can add contrast to a lawn. Rocks and boulders are a beautiful addition to these areas, serving as a visual anchor. When you choose stones that have similar coloration and texture to other landscaping features — or your home itself — it creates a cohesive look for your yard.

2. Build a Retaining Walllandscape rock

Retaining walls terrace sloped yards, helping prevent erosion for easier care. Round rocks will typically need to be held in place with mortar, something that isn’t necessary when using flat stones. Make the retaining wall more visually appealing by layering different-sized stones.

3. Create a Stepping-Stone Path

Stepping stones provide a picturesque entryway to a back porch, garden, or side door. A series of large stones surrounded by smaller pebbles create pronounced visual contrast. Stone paths are also ideally suited for garden areas, giving you a mud-free walking area when tending the plants. In some areas, smaller pebbles may also be a suitable replacement for standard mulch.

 

If you need high-quality landscape rock for your next home improvement project, turn to Rocks, Dirt, Mulch & More in Dakota County, MN. Since 1975, these landscape supply experts have offered a wide range of products that complement the Twin Cities’ natural elements. To learn more about their products, visit them online or call (952) 894-6550.

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