Where can natural stone benefit your Taylorville, IL home?
Using natural stone in your landscaping is a great way to make your yard look better. It can also be used to improve the function of your yard. If you’re looking for ways to improve your landscaping with natural stone, here are some great ideas.
Retaining Walls
Natural stone is great for retaining walls. Not only is it sturdy, it gives your yard a rustic look and provides a natural complement to your garden.
If you want to add a bit of flair to your retaining wall, use natural stone to create a retaining wall with a somewhat sporadic pattern. This gives the retaining wall a less man-made look. You can also use two different colors of natural stone that complement each other.
Walkways and Paths
Many people opt for poured concrete for the walkways in their yard, but there are options if you don’t want your walkways to look like sidewalks.
You can use natural stone to create a walkway in one of two ways: with large stone slabs or with stepping stones. Stepping stones are easier and require less stone, but large stone slabs provide a more unique, eye-catching look.
If you currently have a straight walkway, you can spice things up a bit by adding curves. This allows for more unique walkway designs and gives you places to put plants.
Fireplace
Buying a cheap fire pit is an easy way to warm up your backyard, but it’s far from the most appealing. Add a touch of unique style to your backyard with a natural stone fireplace.
You can have a natural stone fireplace built on just about any patio. Plus, you can choose between various styles and colors of stone, allowing you to create a patio fireplace that’s uniquely you.
Driveway
Your driveway is one of the first things guests will see when they arrive. Impress your guests from the moment they see your home with a natural stone driveway. You don’t even have to tear up your existing driveway; simply lining the sides with natural stone walls will give your driveway an elegant look and feel.
For more unique ideas of how to incorporate natural stone into your landscaping, contact the professionals at Monarch Landscaping and Garden Center.
