There are more people using boulders in their landscaping to add a unique look to their yards and gardens. Not only can they be used as accents, there are some practical purposes for them as well. Boulders can range in size and colors from small round rocks often found in gardens to large Tennessee boulders that are a statement in and of themselves. Here are a few ways to add depth and beauty to your garden with the use of boulders.
– Edging. Small boulders are great for edging. Use them to edge around the outside of a garden, separate areas within the garden or clustered to accent a statue.
– Markers. Boulder make great canvases for painting or engraving. You use a boulder to claim your garden space or to memorialize a lost loved one. You can even use boulders to mark your vegetable garden rows with painted pictures of corn, peas, beans, etc.
– Garden seating. Giant boulders can make great chairs or seats to take a moment to rest and enjoy your garden. They give comfort while not taking away from the garden’s natural beauty.
– Plant stand. Large boulders can be a great place to perch a potted plant or other accents in your garden, offering different levels to add allure to the aesthetics of your garden.
– Camouflage. If you have a pipe or area that needs to be hidden, boulders can nicely hide anything that is detracting from your garden’s beauty.
The only limit to how you can use boulders in your garden is your imagination. With so many sizes and colors to choose from, they can add a beautiful and interesting accent to any garden.
Posted on behalf of Culbreth Stone
