It is hard to imagine an impressive landscape design that does not incorporate natural stone. It is the perfect material for everything from walkways to walls. One of the most amazing things about natural stone is that with so many options, you can get exactly the results you desire from casual to formal to whimsical.
The first thing to do when choosing to use natural stone in your landscape design is take pen to paper and plan out your space. Decide how you want to utilize the area you have in terms of functional spaces, such as an outdoor kitchen and dining area and relaxation spaces, such as lounge areas and water features. While it may be tempting to cover every square foot with natural stone, don’t forget to leave some green space, too. Your children and pets will find grass much more comfortable to play on.
Next, decide the style you are going for. Even a well-planned space can still look a bit rustic and natural if done properly. One way to have separate areas yet have an easygoing feel is to use multi-levels. With small retaining walls and steps, you can have distinctive sections that are connected for ease of traffic flow.
The last part is deciding on what colour scheme you desire. Our wonderful planet has been graced with so many hues and shades that you can have blues, greens, browns or grays, for example. You can coordinate or contrast the structures on your property.
Your landscape design can be everything you want it to be with natural stone. Be sure to learn how to best care for it once it is done, so it will look great for years to come, as well. If you have questions about landscape design, our team at Husky Property Maintenance would be glad to help. We have been serving Barrie and Central Ontario since 1992, and we specialize in natural stone along with every aspect of your landscape design.
