Creating the Perfect Fire Pit for Your Backyard

March 24th, 2015 Posted in Natural Stone
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One of the best features you can add to your outdoor living space is a classic stone fire pit. Perfect for late nights on the patio with friends and family, a fire pit brings the beauty of camping right to the comfort of your own home and backyard. In addition to adding heat and a warm glow to your patio while in use, a fire pit can also be a beautiful addition to your home. Here are some tips to create the perfect fire pit out of natural stone for your backyard.

  • Choose your style. Fire pits are usually built in a campfire or table-style for the backyard. However, some people prefer an actual fireplace they can gather around, or a completely custom design. Stone can be cut in a variety of shapes, or left in its natural state to be used for any style.
  • Choose your stones. Natural stone fire pits can have either a finished look or a rustic appeal, depending on the stones you choose. Pick out random, naturally shaped stones like river rock for a rustic look, cut stones like Tennessee fieldstone for a more finished style.
  • Create a base. In addition to your fire pit, a natural stone patio or base around the pit can add beauty while offering fire protection from sparks. Fire pits should not be placed on wooden decks or close to any flammable materials.

This summer, plan for late nights sitting around the warmth of your own natural stone fire pit. It is the perfect centerpiece for any backyard. Talk to your local quarry about what natural stone options are available to create the ultimate fire pit for your home.

Posted on behalf of:
Culbreth Stone
Whitwell, TN 37397
423-930-8249

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Using Boulders to Accent Your Garden

September 25th, 2013 Posted in Natural Stone
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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.

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