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Landscaping with boulders has both practical and aesthetic functions. In visual terms, landscaping with rocks adds a more natural and organic feature to a backyard that might otherwise appear overly artificial and formal. For this reason, landscaping with rocks is now widely accepted as both an aesthetic enhancement to existing gardens, and as a means of increasing the value of your home when selling it. Rock garden edging, which can be added to existing gardens or created from a new landscape design idea, is an easy and cost effective way of making a dramatic impact on any outdoor area.

 Rock And Stone Landscaping Is A Tradition

Many gardens around the globe have used boulders for both symbolic and decorative purposes, providing a focal point of focus and defining an overall style. Boulders provide an easy solution for creating natural gardens in containers because they do not need the same upkeep as traditional plants and shrubs. Boulders also offer flexibility for any size garden, including large gardens with exotic plants and exotic rocks or specimens. Because the boulders are self supporting, little work is required to keep them in place and to protect their surroundings.

Landscaping with large rocks and stones has many benefits for both the designer and the customer. The rocks and stones used in rock garden feature add an architectural style that can be customized to match specific needs. The design plan can include specific boulders for specific plant species and planting areas.

Another important consideration is that of moisture and water runoff control. Rock garden features that are made of large rocks will generally need to be covered and protected from sunlight and falling leaves to prevent damage to the landscaping. In this case, rock mulches can be used to partially shade the rocks so that they retain moisture and keep the soil at a more consistent temperature. This allows the landscaping to remain relatively maintenance free.

One of the most common features is rock flower beds. Rock flower beds are designed to provide the benefit of shade and habitat for both wildlife and local plants. There are several different types of rock flower beds ranging from low maintenance, fast growing bushes to those with steeper grades and smaller rocks. Any landscaping project can be greatly enhanced by integrating natural landscape fabrics to blend in with the rock features.

Landscaping with pebbles and stones is also popular. Smaller stone pebbles can be placed around the landscape to create unique focal points or to frame a specific feature such as a bird house or bench. Using mulch to mulch small areas around rocks and shrubs will help maintain healthy soil and will protect plants from direct sunlight, insects and extreme temperatures. In areas where the soil has already been damaged from sun, applying pebbles will help add some color to the soil and increase its ability to retain moisture. These landscaping accessories can be used on their own, or can be used in conjunction with larger accessories such as mulch.