Nothing beats the ability to cut fresh flowers from a backyard garden. Unfortunately, not everyone is up to the task of weeding and taking care of a traditional garden design. One way to simplify things is to use decorative rock in Austin, TX as part of the overall garden design. Here are a few ways to put this element to good use.
Creating Garden Paths
Some people need a stable path that allows them to move freely between the different flower beds. Concrete is practical, but does not fit in with the natural feel the homeowner wants to cultivate. By contrast, using rock in Austin TX as the material of choice for those garden paths will work just fine. The rocks can be uniform in size of type, or they can be different colors and shapes. As long as the rocks are packed tightly enough to provide a stable walking surface, getting to those blooms and tending the plants will be a lot easier.
Using Potted Plants and Rocks Instead of Planting
Another idea for a backyard flower garden is to keep the plants in pots. Position them in any formation desired, then use pavers to create an outline for the flower bed. Once the pavers are in place, fill in the space using decorative rocks. If desired, hollow out shallow holes and place pots in each one. That makes it easier for the level of the rocks to come close to the top of each pot and make it appear as if the plants are all in the ground.
The beauty of this approach is that there is no digging when the homeowner wants to rearrange the plants or replace one. Brush the rocks away, lift the pot, and move it to a new spot. People who like flowers but hate getting on their hands and knees to till soil will find this approach to gardening works well for them.
There are more ways to put decorative rocks to good use in the garden. Visit us website and learn more about these and other landscaping elements. In no time at all, the backyard will be transformed and the homeowner will enjoy an abundance of fresh flowers any time the mood strikes.
