Category Archives: Landscaping

House Weekend in Sao Paulo Boasts Low Impact Landscape Staircase

When it comes to landscaping, we always see to it that it isn’t just visually appealing. But we also make sure that the plants will thrive for a long time since it is the number one element that makes the landscape stunning. We also see to it that the layout is nice and traffic around the outdoor space is good. Although others think that landscaping is merely fixing how plants are arranged in a space, it is actually more than that. That is why it is wise to hire a landscape expert to make sure everything is perfect. For sure, you will be inspired to have a beautiful landscape after you see what House Weekend in Sao Paulo have to offer.
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15 Beautiful Balcony Furniture for the Modern Family

15 Beautiful Balcony Furniture for the Modern Family

The 15 Beautiful Balcony Furniture for the Modern Family is a list that we have created because we know, there are some families out there who have this awesome balcony or veranda that needs a bit of help in design and furniture choices. We are sure that you can always go to the local home depot and check out the living room furniture area for stuff you can actually use for the balcony. Continue reading 15 Beautiful Balcony Furniture for the Modern Family

15 Patio Gardens for Outdoor Recreation

15 Patio Gardens for Outdoor Recreation
The outdoors of our home cannot merely be left out when we speak of design. That is why, landscaping is being applied to it in order to make them appear beautiful. Also, it would be nice to come home with a lovely landscape that meets you. One way of making good use of your outdoor area is by having a patio. Continue reading 15 Patio Gardens for Outdoor Recreation

15 Contemporary Backyard Patio Designs

15 Contemporary Backyard Patio Designs

We all want to have a patio in our house for aside from being an extended social area, it allows us to spend time outside with the comforts of our home. A patio can be placed in front of the house, on one side, around the house or in the backyard. This depends on the available space of your yard or of the area and shape of it. It also depends on your needs as well as your budget. Continue reading 15 Contemporary Backyard Patio Designs

15 Ideas Showcasing Landscaping for Rocks

15 Ideas Showcasing Landscaping for Rocks
Trees, plants, water features and a lot more are used to beautify the garden or the yard of a home. It is like creating an outdoor spot to relax in or just to make the outside scenario pleasing. After all, it is still part of the house. Aside from those mentioned, one famous item used for landscaping is rocks and stones or even large boulders.

Some may think that rocks are just nuisance to the view because of their hard appearance but once they are used in the right manner, they can actually be helpful. They can prevent soil erosion and are perfect for retaining walls. They also help minimize the flow of water especially if you are on a steep area or if you have some flowing water feature in the garden. Aside from the functions it can do, rocks can actually look beautiful because they are part of nature and where nature is, they are also there. It wouldn’t be complete without rocks at all! Now, be ready to rock your world with these 15 ideas of landscaping for rocks.

Exterior – Spanish Style

Exterior - Spanish Style

Image: McCaleb Construction Inc. 

Adding rocks on the side of these steps are one lovely ideas especially with the lighting place in the middle of it.

Peterson Property

Peterson Property

Image: Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design 

Combining smaller stones and large rocks near an area with ground cover and bushes will add some texture to it.

Gravel Courtyard

Gravel Courtyard

Image: Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design 

A gravel courtyard with lab stone steps and a boulder setting. You can see the hardness in this courtyard but it does look good giving a subtle desert look.

Timber Cove

Timber Cove

Image: Shapiro Didway 

A rock garden would be nice like what you can see here. You’d certainly pull off a mixture of textures from this landscape.

Magnolia Residence

Magnolia Residence

Image: Banyon Tree Design Studio 

Placing rocks inside this iron steel bar screens is one idea to add some sturdy walling to this courtyard yet retaining a natural look.

Backyard Hill Landscape Design Ideas, Carlsbad, CA

Backyard Hill Landscape Design Ideas, Carlsbad, CA

Image: Betterlandscapeandgardens 

Gorgeous pool area decorated with rocks for the waterfalls.

Wood and Stone Steps

Wood and Stone Steps

Image: Ross NW Watergardens 

Steep slopes were added with wood while on the sides are boulders and gravels. Isn’t it lovely?

Hill Country Arts and Crafts

Hill Country Arts and Crafts

Image: New Urban Home Builders 

You can see stones not just in the exterior of the house but also in its landscaping. Rocks surround this beautiful pool that is being lighted with lovely colors.

Outdoor Living with Water Gardens

Outdoor Living with Water Gardens

Image: Aquascape Inc. 

The stacked rocks around the pond add visual interest white the aura is kept clam and serene in this water garden.

Western Ranch

Western Ranch

Image: Alan Mascord Design Associates Inc 

The dark gray rocks at the bottom of the house aren’t just there to add beauty to it but also to secure the soil from eroding.

Pat Brodie

Pat Brodie

Image: Pat Brodie Landscape Design 

An area of a garden is filled with rocks and this pretty jar to add some statement.

Portland Landscaping Outdoor Living

Portland Landscaping Outdoor Living

Image: Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design 

Listen to the sound of flowing water from this waterfall with rocks around it. A natural water feature would surely be perfect for your home!

Exterior of a Lodge Style Home in Bend

Exterior of a Lodge Style Home in Bend

Image: Suzanne Marie’s Interiors, Suzanne Denning 

Huge rocks can also be good as low fencing or merely for defining the outdoor space in your house.

Seven Springs

Seven Springs

Image: Markay Johnson Construction 

We bet you have seen this house many time because of its beautiful landscaping framed with natural beauty as it is surrounded by rocks and trees.

Desert Highlands

Desert Highlands

Image: Desert Foothills Gardens 

Add a Mediterranean looks for a desert themed landscaping just like this one with added rocks and plants for color.

There is indeed more than one way to landscape with rocks. It varies on your space and on your needs. It also depends on the kind of rock you have. You can always consult landscaping experts on the right type and size of rocks that will be appropriate for your garden. Now, since you are done seeing the rocks in a landscape, take time to take a look at how you can landscape with trees. You can get ideas for your garden from that list too.