If you're considering updating your home's landscaping, patio rock can provide color, texture, protection, and complement your landscaping choices. When using patio rock for landscaping an outdoor space, it's critical to consider how it fits your larger landscaping theme.

Here are some tips for incorporating patio rock into your landscaping design.

Create a Design

To maximize the impact of the patio rock you choose, you'll need to start with a landscaping design. If you're new to landscaping, consider consulting with a landscaping professional and/or patio rock material suppliers.

• Design Question: what are the biggest challenges to your current landscaping? When you can answer this question, you can begin to consider the design to solve your landscaping issues. A professional landscaping contractor should be able to show you examples of work they've completed and/or create computer renderings of what your landscaping design might look like when completed.

Choosing Patio Rock

Patio rock can be an important feature in your landscaping design.

• Measure: when you decide where you want to use patio rock in your landscaping, you'll need to know how much you need. Consider factors such as the size of the area, the surrounding plants and features, and the depth of the patio rock features. Under or overestimating your patio rock material can be a costly mistake.
• Choose Your Rock: patio rock comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. From pea gravel to crushed stone to flagstone, the type of patio rock you choose must be right for your design. Consulting with a patio rock for sale supplier can help you solve any patio rock questions you can't answer. For example, pea gravel is a good choice for areas that will be walked on, while flagstone is a more durable option for areas that will be used for seating or entertaining.

Installing Your Rock

Once you have your patio rock delivered, you will need to do a little prep work to add it to your landscaping.

• Clear the Space: clearing any weeds, grass, or other debris from the area where you will be placing the patio rock will help it settle and achieve a uniform look. To help create a target for your patio rock landscaping, consider using a garden hose or string to mark the outline of the area.
• Putting it Down: spread a layer of landscaping fabric over the area, then add a layer of rock on top. Be sure to compact the rock to ensure it is stable and level.
• Add Accents: once the patio rock is in place, you can add plants, furniture, or other features to complete your landscaping design.

For more information about patio rock, reach out to a local supplier.