Decorative rocks in landscaping can be very helpful in creating a well-formed design
in any home and garden.
Although it might seem to be an easy task, numerous different types of landscaping
rocks are available to select from. In addition to having a distinctive look, every type
has different features that may or may not be favorable. Therefore, proper knowledge
about decorative rocks is necessary before selecting them.
Here are some of the most common types of decorative rocks that you may consider.
River Rock:( 1-1.5" $32.00 Yd ) ( 3/8-1" $32.00 Yd ) ( 5/8 minus $32.00 Yd )
(Pea Gravel $32.00 Yd) (3/4 Chip $36.00 Yd)
(Serpentine Green (all sizes) $124.50) (Basalt Rock-Brown & Black $42.95 Yd)
(Pink Rock $104.00 Yd)
The most versatile and common type of landscaping rock
is river rock. They come in a variety of shapes and colors, which have a number of uses.
River rocks are smooth rocks that come in almost every size and color. Installing a
feature properly with river rock can help in eliminating weeds and the need for the
strenuous work of keeping them clear. Large river rocks are commonly used as
edging for flower gardens or walkways whereas smaller ones are often used to
line pathways. There are a number of ways in which you can decorate
with these rocks. You can use them to mortar into freestanding walls or for covering
existing walls. You can also set them into concrete patios and mortar them in intricate
designs. Use large ones to engrave with adages.
Lava Rock:
Although lava rocks only come in a couple of different
color options such as shades of red and black, however they do come in a variety
of sizes. They are mined and crushed for a variety of landscape uses.
This type of rock is mostly used as an alternate for grass yards in areas where a
lawn grass cannot be cultivated because of temperature or lack of rain. In addition,
crushed lava rock is considered as a cleaner substitute to mulch in any area.
Flagstone:
Flagstones are popular for their distinctly natural,
aged look. They are large, flat stones that are mostly used in paths and walkways.
They have the advantage of amalgamating into any kind of natural landscape, and
they are also quite easy to maintain. Once placed, they do not crack and break as
with a cemented pathway. Moreover, flagstone pathways, when correctly placed,
are comparatively weed-free. If you want, you can give your path design a more
aged look by placing these stones in an unequal and irregular fashion.
This will horde to many weeds and grasses, and provides a more natural look.
Pea Gravel:
Pea gravel is much alike to river rock in a way that
it has been worn smooth by flowing waters, however as the name shows,
it is much smaller in size. It comes in a variety of different colors and patterns,
and is commonly known as river pebbles. Pea gravel is mostly shiny, having
a unique polished look that makes it perfect for high-traffic areas and areas
adjacent to patios and porches. It is mostly used in small areas such as
the rims of flower gardens and container gardens.
