Natural stones give every outdoor area that certain something. And since they can be used in a variety of ways for a wide variety of elements and are extremely durable, it is no wonder that they are so popular as a building and design material for the garden. We give you 18 inspirations for garden design with stones. These can be used as decoration in any garden style - and we'll show you how and for what!
The inspirations start witha traditional idea– the garden path made of natural stone. You can create a garden path imaginatively - the base can be made of small pebbles. Lay stone tiles or wooden boards to create interesting zigzag patterns. Fans of the country house style can also create the garden path with just small pebbles - this way it looks much more natural.
Stones can underline and compliment the design. They are also very often used for the edge of the beds, i.e. as a bed border - such as the river stones on the tree bed in the example below. For an even more interesting effect, you can also combine natural stone, pebbles and river stones - this will make the garden look more versatile. Coastal stones can add accents and asdecorationbe used.
Stones covered with moss will decorate the gardenCountry stylecompliment. Plant the soil with evergreen plants and distribute the stones so that interesting geometric shapes are created. Flowers and grass can add colorful and textural accents. Low evergreen plants and pebbles can, in turn, form interesting geometric patterns. Pebbles are not suitable for the patio flooring - the garden furniture needs a solid base. However, you can still use them to frame a wooden terrace, for example. If your garden is on a slope, you can build a retaining wall using garden stones. Be inspired by our suggestions for garden design with stones!
Raised beds are an extremely popular garden feature. After all, they not only highlight your plants particularly well, but are also very comfortable to work with and care for. Natural stone can also be used as a retaining wall to keep the earth inside. You can of course decide for yourself whether you choose a round, oval or square shape. The natural stone raised beds look very nice in the middle of the lawn as well as on a surface made of gravel or other stone.
You can see again here how different types of stone can be combined with each other. The garden path made of stone slabs is framed by river stones - on one side in the form of a stone bed and on the other side in the form of a retaining wall for a higher level in the garden, which gradually becomes lower until it reaches the level of the path. The contrast between the gray stone and the lush green lawn is also very nice to look at.
What do you think of this original bed design idea? Several squares were designed, which were alternately filled with gravel in two colors as well as ground cover and succulents. The result is a very colorful design that looks very natural and picturesque at the same time. Various types of pebbles and also flowering ground cover plants can be used for such a decorative element.
Pebbles and river stones are also often used for rock gardens and beds. So if you want a garden design with stones, you can also use them. In order to protect the respective beds from weeds, they are equipped with a special fleece into which the ornamental plants are then planted. You will now have an easy-care bed. You can also equip the stone bed with some decorative elements made of natural stone. These include figures, plant pots, fountains or a bench.
Especially in Zen gardens, gravel is used to rake interesting patterns that are said to have a relaxing effect. Of course, you can also implement such patterns in any other garden style if you like. The great thing is that the pattern can be changed and redesigned at any time. The idea is suitable for unplanted areas where you cannot injure plants when raking.
If a smooth surface made of gravel is too boring for you, you can also diversify the area with some rocks or larger stones. In principle, there are no limits when it comes to garden design with stones. A bench made of natural stone can also be very decorative, or you can set up a stone bowl with water that you can even plant if it is not in direct sun.
If a tree is in the middle of the terrace or another tiled or paved area, the area around the trunk can not only be planted, but also landscaped with stones. It is important that such an area is left free so that rainwater can penetrate into the soil and the tree does not dry out over time. The color of gravel you choose depends on your taste and the result you expect.
Wood and pebbles undoubtedly go wonderfully together and can also be used to design your garden. A wonderful example is the small terrace in the picture above. It consists of weathered wooden boards, which then merge into a gravel area. The result is an attractive look that is even emphasized by the ornamental grasses and other plants. The supporting wall for the raised bed behind the terrace is also made of wood.
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