The Beauty of Stone in a Garden
Stone walls have been around for a very long time. Before there was chain-link, before there was wrought iron and even before there were wooden fences, there was stone. While stone is no longer the strictly practical solution, it should still be considered for use in a garden because of its beauty and natural appearance.
Rather than detracting from the attractiveness of your plants, a low stone wall will highlight it. There are many reasons to need such a wall in your garden. You may wish to divide one area of your yard from another, or you may be in need of a retaining wall to hold raised beds, or to allow you to terrace a sloping yard into level sections.
Such walls can be built from wood, concrete or brick, but a stone based garden enclosure will add charm to any outdoor area.
There is a variety of stone to suit every need. For a rustic look, use whole stones, piled up and mortared together. For a more finished appearance, cut stone blocks are available. Depending on how much you wish to pay, you can chose from granite, sandstone, limestone, quartzite and more.
Each one has a unique color and texture that will lend a distinctive touch to your garden. Cut blocks come with a choice of finishes, from rough to smooth. Fortunately, you no longer have to just pick up whatever kinds of stones may be lying around on the ground and use those. You can order stones online, through home improvement and gardening stores, or through special stone outlets.
You should probably have a professional assess the amount of stones that you are going to need, because ordering too many can become expensive quickly. Consider your choices carefully and chose whichever product is going to suit your taste and complement your garden.
