Landscaping is more than just mowing your lawn and trimming your hedges; it’s about experimenting with accent boulders and different kinds of plants. You want your property to stand out from the rest of the neighborhood, and the only way to do that is by investing in unique landscaping features.
If you’ve never considered how boulders can add to your outdoor display, here are five ways that you can use these natural decor pieces to liven up your landscaping.
Just because boulders can be enormous, it doesn’t mean that they need to stand alone, nor does it mean that you can’t have multiple in your landscaping. Single boulder designs are an artificial stylistic choice, which is why you may be hesitant to make groups of them.
You can gather boulders in groups to create a rock wall for your fountain or pool, or you can cluster three boulders together to create an eye-catching monolith-style design. In fact, most boulders are rarely found alone in the wild, so grouping them will also give them a more natural look.
You can create a spectacular display by partially burying your boulders. You can leave some more exposed than others for a more natural look, and if you have boulders with a flat top, you can even leave nothing but that exposed to give your garden or lawn a mesmerizing aspect.
Going back to the nature aspect, you’ll find that boulders in the wild aren’t always above ground and are naturally buried at different levels.
Rather than just placing your accent boulders randomly, experiment with unique ways to position them around each other as well as other landscape features you might have. You can create immersive designs with them and play with vertical and horizontal positioning to make them more eye-catching. Positioning is everything when it comes to design in general, and landscape design is no different.
No two boulders are the same. Boulders come in all kinds of shapes, sizes, colors, and textures, and you can use this to your advantage when it comes to creating a diverse landscape design. Mix and match rounded and squared boulders, alternate between rugged and smooth boulders, and even group boulders of different colors. You can also find options that have vegetation on them, such as moss or lichen, to give your yard a more ancient look.
If you want to get real creative, you can use your boulders to build features such as fire pits and retaining walls. No rule says you need to use a boulder as a boulder, and building other landscaping features out of them will give your home a creative edge over others in your neighborhood.
If you want to add accent boulders to your landscaping but don’t know where or how to start, give us a call at Aeroscape Maintenance and Landscaping. We specialize in creating unique and quality landscapes from Park City to Midvale, offering anything from tree planting to more complex landscaping features like paths and xeriscape. Get in touch with an expert today and see how we can help you transform your landscaping!
