Landscaping rocks! Top tips for hard landscaping
Landscaping rocks, if you plan the job accordingly and there are a number of hard landscaping techniques you can employ to make your outdoor spaces sing.
Floating decks
If you're landscaping a sloping yard, consider floating decks. These are mini decks placed at intervals across rising or falling land and linked by steps or paths, which provide a sense of 'flow' as well as an interesting structural effect.
Shaded lawns
People often plant trees in garden beds rather than in the middle of open expanses of lawn, but we shouldn't be constricted by convention. A majestic tree standing proudly in the middle of a lawn provides a beautiful visual effect, while also providing shade beneath its spreading branches.
Ordered neatness
Some people like their gardens to be wild and unstructured, while others like neatness and order. If you like structure and a sense of formality, consider using straight lines, sharp angles, uniformly shaped features like pebbles and pavers, and architectural vegetation, such as topiary hedges.
Screens as walls
A wall doesn't have to be solid to provide a screening effect. Even slatted screens or trellises festooned with creepers go a long way to hiding ugly features from sight. Placed strategically, these screens can also give an enclosed feeling, making any space between them seem like an outdoor room.
Groovy pavers
Paved areas don't have to be made up of conventional square or block patterns. Consider using different shaped and different coloured pavers to create interesting designs such as whirls, crescents, fans, circles, even specific artistic designs such as yin and yang symbols.
Timber for contrast
Many modern homes don't contain a great deal of timber in their exterior designs. Consider using timber in your outdoor spaces (steps, retaining walls, decking, etc.) to provide an earthy, textural contrast to this modern look.
Now that you know landscaping rocks, contact a landscape designer in your area today to discover various ways you can improve your garden design:
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