Stone Landscaping

The popularity of natural stone landscaping is on the rise and is a natural match for pond landscaping. Stone can be incorporated into many landscaping features such as retaining walls, pond landscapes, waterfalls, rock gardens, pool landscapes, walkways, and garden pathways along with patio landscaping applications. Stone landscaping can be used to control soil erosion and to erect safety barriers to areas such as for driveways and roadways. Often stone or rock is used in steps providing a natural look that fits well with some types of homes.

Growing Popularity of Stone Landscaping

The better availability of stone, stone cutting tools and stone moving equipment is another reason why you'll see more stone in landscapes in the South Shore area. Stone is a versatile and natural material for many landscaping projects. There are a variety of sources for natural stone such as quarries and commercial stone and masonry supply outlets where we can find the right stone to match your home or commercial landscape.

Stone landscaping can achieved via formal or informal designs and generally, you'll want a style that suits your home. The choice is yours however. We can help architect, design and build your stone landscape. Stone landscaping needs to be constructed well. We'll build your stone retaining wall foundations to take the force of gravity and not result in a wall that teeters over or settles unevenly over the years.

Here are some stone types to consider with your home stone landscaping project:

Cut Stone - is stone cut, milled or chiseled to a specific shape.

Cobblestone - traditional style creating rounded surfaces that are often used for driveways and sometimes garden pathways.

Crushed Rock - small rock pieces that come in a variety of shapes and textures.

Flagging - paving stones for walkways or patios.

Pavers - stones that have been milled to a particular size similar to a paving brick and used on walkways and driveways.

River Stones - small to medium sized stone that have been worn by water so the top surface is smooth. They can be used in rock gardens and flower gardens and near the front of a property.

Flagstone - flat stone of 1 to 2 inches often used in pathway landscaping and patios.

Belgian Blocks - square and rectangular shaped stones used for paving.

Stone landscaping can add a natural look to your property and the price is more reasonable than you'd expect. Your cottage may be the perfect setting for stone landscaping, so give us a call to inquire about our stone landscaping service.