To an untrained ear, landscaping rocks may sound dull and unexciting. Nothing could be further from the truth. Rocks are a protean landscaping resource, even more so in the hands of a seasoned landscaping expert. Have a look at some of the most common uses San Diego landscaping rocks are put to, but bear in mind that every yard is unique and lends itself to design in different ways. Don’t hesitate to contact Ralco Landscapes & Maintenance if you’d like to get a professional’s opinion. And if you’re interested in learning more about landscaping rocks, read our post about questions frequently asked on Google.
Staircase
You can use flat top boulders or slabs to form a staircase. Just a few steps are enough to be both functional and beautiful. You can fit the staircase as part of a small rock garden, water feature or a focal landscaping point.
Border a staircase
Bring nature into your yard by outlining the borders of a staircase with heavy stones or rocks. Consider adding some succulents in the crevices or other appropriate plants and voila! Simple steps are transformed into a scene.
Sitting areas and tables
It’s possible to use flat top boulders as benches and end tables. Depending on the size of your outdoor area and the quality of rocks available, you can set up one or a few of these conversation points.
Pathway
This is a familiar use of landscaping rocks, but as common as it is, it isn’t any less inspiring. The options are endless and applicable in any setting. Loosely set irregular flagstones will suggest a pathway, whereas it’s also possible to create a clearly designated path with densely packed and mortared flagstones.
Fake river beds
Climates, like the Californian, in which water comes at a premium, render fake river beds into charming features which are also eco-friendly.
Bordering flower beds
Smaller size stones, like river stones, can be a great way of delineating the borders of your flower beds.
Use it instead of mulch
Lava rock and other rocks, depending on flowers and plants, can be a very attractive alternative to organic mulch. Rocks need less maintenance, but they don’t enrich the soil like organic mulch. Consult your San Diego landscaping contractor about the respective benefits of both to decide which to choose.
Rock garden
If you’re not much of a green thumb, a rock garden can be just the thing for you. Very undemanding in way of care and versatile in terms of size, rock gardens provide you with a project to release your playfulness and creativity. Combined with succulents and other climate-appropriate plants, they turn into real eye candy. Adding a water feature can make for a very calming atmosphere.
Retaining walls & terraces
If your outdoor area is sloped, think about retaining stone walls. They can nicely set your yard against an acclivity, in which case they can double as intuitive seating spot. If the yard itself is sloped, flower terraces will look lovely with some retaining walls. These walls are very flexible in terms of design – rocks can be simply stacked atop each other, whereas there are also mortared options.
Patio
Choose natural stones to pave your patio and add texture and natural feel.
Fire pits
Chatting next to a fire feature makes for a very intimate atmosphere. And choosing rocks for your fire pit will only enhance the meditative appeal of fire.
Choose a reliable local contractor for your San Diego landscaping rocks project
If you are thinking of redoing your yard with some rockscaping, ensure you do it right from the start. Having a trusted local professional lend their ear and valuable feedback will mean getting your outdoor oasis in much less time and with infinitely less hassle. Ralco Landscapes & Maintenance is a trusted local contractor with decades of expertise when it comes to San Diego landscaping. These uses are just a snippet of all the possible uses rocks can be put to. We would love to tell you in person how your outdoor space can benefit from this versatile landscaping material. Call us today and get your free estimate! We are here for you.
