Surround the boulders with closely spaced low lying flowers such as portulaca left ground orchids or decorative cactus.
Small area landscaping with rocks.
Here different furniture groupings and paths divide a small backyard landscape into attractive and restful seating nooks.
For a more exotic look add a rock garden to your landscape.
There are other landscape related benefits as well.
Here a seating area has a clear view to the garden courtesy of a small patch of grass and some unobstructed hardscaping.
The river rocks are chosen for these exterior applications for a reason they are beautiful and durable.
Be sure to use the face or non buried part of the stone and run the stones in the same direction to keep an authentic feel.
It s easy to overcrowd things and inadvertently create a claustrophobic effect.
When it comes to front yard landscaping ideas with rocks there s no rule that says all rocks need to be the same.
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Stones also can help hide or disguise problem areas like ungraceful hills or grades utility equipment or unattractive foundation walls or stand in for mulch in beds.
Today let s look at some creative ways to add beauty and tips for landscaping with rocks boulders river rock flagstone pavers and more.
When considering landscaping ideas for a small yard remember to leave space.
Before planting combine small rocks a layer of sand use a few inches and a layer of a lean topsoil.
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The top layer of soil should have some peat and small lava rock mixed in.
When designing a rock garden randomly mix large and small stones together filling gaps in with mulch and plants.
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Choose an area that gets plenty of sun and install two or three small boulders.
Helping soil retain moisture and protecting it from temperature extremes preventing erosion in drainage areas restraining weed growth.
Break up open areas of a small space so it feels larger.
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You don t want to use a rich nutrient rich soil with lots of compost because rock garden plant like it lean and mean.