Stone walkways are a gorgeous introduction to any home. Welcoming a guest with natural looking fieldstone path can make them feel at home. But stone paths and porches are not as simple and elegant as they look. These landscaping beauties take lots of consideration and time to construct.
Flagstone and Fieldstone for Steps and Pathways
The path up to your front door is the first glimpse anyone has of your home and because of that, choosing what to use can be difficult. Most stone pathways are made up of either flagstone or fieldstone.
- Flagstone is cut from rock quarries to make flat surface rock that is perfect for stone walkways and porches and various other landscaping projects. Its flat surface makes it a stable footing for any porch or patio and is perfect for stone stairs.
- Fieldstone is large slabs of rock found in fields. Fieldstone has a natural beauty to it that many admire. This stone is used in gardens and fireplaces put also works well for paths and patios.
Both flagstone and fieldstone come in a variety of colors and sizes. Using a mixture of both creates a beautiful path which is highly customizable. Consulting with landscape material suppliers can help you find the right fit for whatever project you are planning.
If you plan on redoing your walkway and front porch then maybe consider finishing off the look with stone walls enclosing your all stone path. Stone siding for your porch is a simple way to pull together the entire pathway. Flagstone and fieldstone may not be the right pick for this so asking for advice at your landscape supply store can be helpful, when you are unsure of where to start. These experts can always send you down the right path.
Posted on behalf of:
Alliance Stone
5420 Campground Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(404) 759-0617
