Rocks are a cheap way of decorating your yard. When you use rocks in landscaping you not only improve the appeal of your yard, you also protect plants from damage and reduce soil erosion. There are many types and sizes of rocks that you can use. You only need to find an experienced landscaping company to guide you on the right rocks to use and how to use them. To help you out here are landscaping ideas on how you can use these rocks:

Landscaping idea 1: Replace mulch with rocks

If you have a shrub or tree that you would like to draw attention to, you should consider replacing the mulch with the rocks. In addition to the rocks preventing weeds from growing around the shrub or tree they also give the tree an interesting look. The cool thing with the rocks is that they are durable. Unlike mulch they don’t need to be replaced every season. You also don’t need the services of a contractor to help you with the landscaping as all you need to do is remove the mulch and replace it with the rocks. For ideal results, use medium-sized river rocks.

Landscaping idea 2: Create a rock garden

If you have an unused area on your yard you should spread out different sizes and colors of rocks on it. To improve the look of the garden you should place a few potted plants on the garden. The way you arrange the stones and potted plants determines how the look of the yard. If you don’t have landscaping skills, you should hire a landscaping contractor to guide you in the arrangement of stones and placement of decorative plants.

Landscaping idea 3: Build a rocky pond border

If you have a pond in your backyard you should give it a fairytale look. All you need to do is place the stones around the borders of the pond and hide the pond liners. When choosing the stones, use those that are similar in size, but irregular in shape and color.

Landscaping idea 4: Use one large rock as a centerpiece

To break the monotonous look of your yard you should consider installing a large stone in your yard. To make the stone interesting place it in an area where there is no other item that resembles it. Also ensure that it has an unusual look that will get the people’s attention.