Stone Landscaping Concepts That You Won’t Struggle To Maintain
The prettier the garden is, the more maintenance it needs. This is the case with any typical garden that is covered in lush growth, expansive lawns, and intricate flower beds. If you want the pretty garden, yet don’t have the 5 to 10 hours per week that is needed for upkeep, then it might be time to start looking into alternative options – like rockscaping.
When natural stone is used correctly, it can create breathtaking spaces that won’t just save you on maintenance, but can also help you cut back on water, pesticide and fertiliser use. So what are the best rock-scaping elements to use if you want to enhance your garden while reducing the overall care these spaces need? Here are some of the cleverest concepts.
Install Crazystone Walkways
It is always good to start with a beautiful walkway. Footpaths are great for keeping people off the grass and away from your flower beds. These paths also add instant structure and charm to any space and can even help keep your home interior cleaner. You can get any type of stone walkway installed. Crazystone is especially appealing since it will always look clean thanks to the camouflage effect of the stones with their different hues. You only need to hose down these surfaces every now and then, and they will stay perfect.
Consider Rock Mulch
Traditional flower beds are always hard to maintain. The constant weeding and persistent watering are enough to tire out anyone. Try enhancing your flower beds by choosing more drought-tolerant species for these spaces. Now surround the hardy plants with rocky mulch. We recommend rock types that are textured so they will add lots of interest and dimension to your garden. Light-toned rocks are a must, so plants won’t overheat. This will instantly make your landscapes look a lot more modern and will practically eliminate watering sessions.
Consider Alpine Rock Gardens
It is always smart to reduce your lawn size. Yet most have a tough time choosing what to use as filler when they finally take out the grass. We recommend alpine rock gardens. These gardens are crafted by adding large boulders all over the beds and pairing them with interesting plants. Naturally, you shouldn’t be focusing on real Alpine species since these will be tough to keep alive here in Melbourne. Instead, choose hardy low-growing plants that fare well in rocky areas. A mix of phlox, ornamental grasses, natural violets and pigface are all great selections for pops of colour among the beautiful sandy rocks.
Invest in Stone Edging
All of your garden beds and your entire lawns should be edged firmly with a stone barrier. These simple touches will make your garden look more structured and kept. It will also become much easier to keep your grass and garden plants within their correct growing zones.
Install a Flagstone Patio
Stone surfaces and coverings are always a good option when you want to cover up some ground so you can reduce the lawn size. We especially recommend flagstone. This beautiful stone is naturally slip-resistant and can make any space look very luxurious. Try using flagstone to create a nice patio where you can set up a breakfast nook or outdoor lounge.
Start Your Time-Saving Rockscaping Project Today
When it is time for a refresh, yet you cannot take any more time out of your day, then rockscaping is the number one option. At Stone Edge Landscapes, our team is the best at reinventing outdoor spaces and introducing energy- and time-saving features that are going to make your property look significantly better. We can come and have a peek at your current setup and will recommend all of the best rockscaping concepts that can make garden care a little bit easier.
Contact Stone Edge Landscapes now and discover the best and most popular stonescaping features to get for your garden.
