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Landscaping Ideas for the Use of a Landscape Stone

There are many different ways you can make use of a landscape stone, they come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and colors and are also available in different price categories. So for every home owner there is a landscape stone that will fit his needs.

A car size landscape stone

Car size sounds a little bit to big but when you have a large yard and you want to prevent unauthorized access by vehicles, one very large landscape stone can do the trick. You can also use a group of landscaping stones for the same job. You should be aware that it is posible that neighbours can have rights of way and if you place these kind of large stones in tghat spot it is possible that you have a problem so always ask around before you place such a landscape stone.

Uncluttered landscaping

Using one landscape stone as a feature point in your yard gives a uncluttered look and a neat appearance. but you can also make a choice for the use of many landscape stones as stepping stones or as a separation between plants. Stepping stones are a wonderful way to have a natural appearance and it makes it easy to weed and do other maintenance jobs without getting your feet dirty. Landscape stones as a separation of different kind of plants also give a natural uncluttered feel to the yard.

Outline planting areas with landscape stones

To make isolated flower beds from the rest of the yard you can also use landscape stones. You can create beds by using old stones from a wall or new stones that you can buy in any garden store. when you use two layers you can divide an area of the yard and keep it isolated from the grass or the drive way. you need to find landscape stones that will fit your needs be because there is a landscape stone for every purpose in many different shapes and sizes there will be no problem.

Use a complementing or contrasting landscape stone

It depends on your taste, the shape and color of your outdoor living space, the size of your yard and the type of yard you want to have what kind of landscape stone you need to buy. Some people prefer it if their landscape stone stand out as a big feature point with a contrasting color. Other people like it if the landscape stone they have chosen seems to disappear and naturally fits in when it is put in to place. They often choose a color that blends in the yard and complements the house.

In this natural way of landscaping fits also a walkway of landscape stones, you can fit them together like a big puzzle and create a beautiful natural walkway around and through your flower beds. It depends on the kind of landscape stones you choose if the surface will be rough or smooth, rough stones are much less slippery and this can be a better choice in areas where it rains a lot or if the path is near a pond.

As you can see there are many landscaping ideas for the use of a landscape stone or stones.

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How To Use Stone In The Garden

Integrating stone into your landscape design can add depth, texture, seating and even a sculptural element to your garden. Stone has other important functional qualities as well, such as, strength and stability. Stones give a sense of permanence to a garden. As a landscape design element, stones are unlike plants in that they possess wonderful sculptural characteristics. When designing your landscape, consider the use of stone for walls, paths or just as aesthetically pleasing accents within the garden.


Stones are the most sturdy of all garden materials. They’re ideal for creating paths, terraces, accents and garden walls. They’re also useful in the water garden where they can edge a pool or be incorporated into a waterfall design.


Stones found locally in the native landscape will generally work best in your garden. Large stones, which are great for creating focal points in the landscape, should be set in the ground so they’re perceived as though they’re part of the natural landscape. Simply dig a hole about the width of the stone, set the stone and backfill around its base. This will make them seem as if they belong in the garden as they blend in with the surrounding landscape.


Large boulders placed along paths or adjacent to patios are wonderful way too add provide seating in the garden. Stones used in such a way should be set in the ground to ensure stability. Though everyone is different, as a rule of thumb, a comfortable height at which to sit is 18 inches.


Stones in the garden become more prominent during the winter. After the leaves have fallen from the garden plants, ivy covered stone walls become a focal point and provide a garden with structure.


There are many kinds of stones to choose from. The following is a small list and their descriptions.


Large boulders can be used for marking a driveway or for the entryway to a garden. They can also be used as a focal point in the rock garden or water garden. Stone with interesting color, textures or shape are great for specimen stones.


Fieldstone is ideal for garden walls and stepping stones and garden paths. Fieldstone is effective when used as stepping stones through a perennials garden.


Bluestone is wonderful for formal patios and paths. Bluestone is cut to various size squares and rectangles which can be arranged in any combination. The color and texture can vary from stone to stone.


Cobblestones are perfect for edging gardens or for small, informal patios and paths. They’re not, however, suitable for large patios since cobbles have an uneven surface and setting a table level is difficult.


Flagstone is suitable for walks and patios Its irregularly shaped, thin, smooth and available in various colors and sizes.


Look around for stones in the landscape to see which type will work best in your garden. If you can’t find one which suits your needs, most garden centers and nurseries sell garden stone. Stone is extremely durable and when incorporated in your garden design stones will provide your garden with a lifetime of year-round interest.

Tim Birch is the publisher of GardenListings.com, a Garden Resource site for the gardening enthusiast.