How To Incorporate River Rock In Your Landscape
Spring has sprung in Brandenburg, Kentucky and our crews have hit the ground running this week! When the sun shines and temperatures go up it is time to start working on and completing those outdoor projects. If you have been trying to think of a way to add a beautiful and natural design element to your landscape, you can’t go wrong with river rock. These smooth and rounded rocks come in a variety of sizes and colors. They are popular due to their attractive appearance, durability, and versatility. Best of all, there are countless ways to incorporate river rock in your landscape.
One of the easiest, yet most effective, river rock landscaping ideas is to use them as edging or to create a defined border between different parts of your lawn. Obviously, your landscape will be filled with primary elements, like trees, grass, and flowerbeds, but river rock helps fill the space between these elements, so they don’t blur together.
River rock edging ideas include:
Border a garden
Border your driveway
Border your patio
River rocks can be more than just a decorative element of your landscaping, they can also be functional in areas with poor drainage. Properly placed River rock can help slow the flow of water during heavy rain, giving the land beneath the rocks a chance to absorb the water. If you have areas on your property with a high amount of water runoff or if water tends to collect near your foundation, a river rock creek bed can be a natural and relatively easy solution.
The uses for river rocks in your landscape are unlimited.
You can create a beautiful pathway to your house or through your landscape using river rocks of any color or size. A pathway will draw the eye and help break up your landscape
Use river rocks instead of mulch to surround and define your landscape beds. The various colors of river rock naturally complement your plants and trees. Like mulch, river rocks can help your soil retain water and suppress weed growth.
Rather than buying a water feature, you can create your own using river rocks. The look and sound of water running over your river rocks will add both visually and audibly soothing elements to your backyard retreat. The goal is to create a design that is both functional and appealing to the eye, working with a professional landscape company will ensure that your project turns out the way that you want it.
Use river rocks to create a relaxing gathering place for your family, neighbors, and friends. Add a fire pit, chairs, benches, and tables for the perfect. The rocks will add a touch of natural beauty to the area and will also help catch any sparks that might spit out from your fire pit.
There are so many possibilities when it comes to adding river rock to your landscape. We take pride in serving the community that we ourselves live in and our team loves helping homeowners create the landscape of their dreams. If you can visualize it, chances are we can make it happen. We are a full-service lawn care company serving Meade and Hardin County, Kentucky for more than 20 years. Are you ready to transform your landscape? Request a quote today.