5 Unique Ways to Use Landscape Rocks in Your Yard Design

Looking for an easy, low-maintenance way to add some originality to your yard design? Landscape rocks are a perfect choice! Learn five unique ways to incorporate them below.

5 Unique Ways to Use Landscape Rocks in Your Yard Design

1. Rock Gardens

Instead of planting flowers in all your planting beds, consider rock gardens. They offer a contrast to your flowers and are low maintenance. The use of varying colors and rock sizes creates unlimited potential.

2. Pond Lining

Do you have a small koi pond or a fake, decorative pond? Consider lining the bottom of the pond, outside edges, or both with landscape rocks. This will add a decorative touch that is also functional.

3. Boulder Centerpiece

Every great landscape design needs a centerpiece that will draw the eye. For a simplistic centerpiece, consider a landscape boulder. To add an artistic touch, you could even paint the boulder. This adds a pop of color and a touch of your own unique personality to your landscape design.

4. Pathway Lining

Landscape rocks are the perfect  pathway lining. You can use them along all your major pathways to add a touch of personalization to something that is mostly functional. Consider using more colorful landscape rocks for a bright pop of style.

5. “Pyramid” Centerpiece

If you like the idea of rocks as your landscaping centerpiece but aren’t found of the boulder idea, you could consider a “pyramid” centerpiece. This is a stack of landscaping rocks artfully arranged to form a shape that is more or less a pyramid. You could utilize rocks of varying shapes and sizes, in a variety of natural colors. Again, if you wanted to go with something more artistic, you could always paint the rocks.

Do you still have questions about landscape rocks or yard design in general? Contact us today. One of our associates would be happy to answer any questions you still have.