How to Effectively Use Decorative Rock & Boulders on Your Property

Rock can be an intriguing feature in a yard. It can be used an a multitude of attractive ways and provide some visual texture or create focal points for the eye. Rockland Landscaping Supplies wants to offer some advice on how to enhance the beauty of your yard by using decorative rock and boulders.

Use Rocks Instead of Mulch

Decorative rock can be an alternative to utilizing wood or rubber mulch to surround your trees and hedges. It also doesn't degrade as quickly and it holds in moisture well.

Use it to Border Walkways

You can use decorative rock as an accent to the larger flagstone stepping stones in your walkway. It can act as a base and fill in the gaps between the stones.

Use it to Border a Stone Patio

If you are considering installing a stone patio, leave room to put an edge of beautiful river rock. You can find them in several colours or mix them to coordinate with the flagstone.

Use it to Edge a Garden

If you are making flower beds or a garden, provide some contrast to the colourful and soft flowers by edging it with some decorative rock to show your attention to detail.

Use them in a Rock Garden

Boulders and decorative rock can be arranged attractively in an eye-catching rock garden that will substantially reduce your grass maintenance.

Use a Boulder as an Accent

Boulders can be used to display your home's address, you only have to install the numbers. You can also use a boulder to create a water bubbler in your yard.

Take a look at our selection of decorative rock and boulders that Rockland can offer to complete your project. If you have any questions or need advice about these product please call (780) 239-7625 or e-mail us at info@rocklandsupplies.com