Rocks and Stones

Joined
Nov 6, 2014
Messages
428
Reaction score
91
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada 89445
Hardiness Zone
6a
Country
United States
I found this article in Better Homes and Gardens where Kelly Roberson questioned Barbara Pleasant about landscaping using rocks and stones.

SIP926535.jpg.rendition.largest.ss.jpg


This article has a lot of great links also to different landscaping ideas with rocks and stones and she even explains the difference between the two.

Landscaping with Rocks and Stones
 

Pat

Joined
Oct 12, 2012
Messages
1,873
Reaction score
573
Location
Maryland
Country
United States
Very pretty picture. I like having rocks in my garden as landscaping. Some of my neightbors have large boulders as the center of the design which is good.
 
Joined
Nov 30, 2014
Messages
155
Reaction score
58
Hardiness Zone
5A
Country
United States
If I were a millionaire, I'd do my landscaping with labradorite. :D
Oh wouldn't that be pretty? I so love Labradorite, I use it often when I make jewelry and it is not a cheap stone. I think one thing you could do which would be close, is what I have seen some of the local crafters do. I have seen bird baths and gazing balls done in different types of mosaics that are just wonderful. I will add a picture but I assure you it does not reflect anywhere near the beauty of some of these pieces in real life. I tend more to a cottage style of gardening so I love whimsical stuff like this, nice for a color pop here and there. I think what is really nice is you can do these projects on your own during the winter of rainy day. Great way to re-purpose something that isn't quite used up but needs a face lift.
DIY_Mosaic_Bird_Bath17.jpg
 
Joined
Aug 16, 2013
Messages
1,597
Reaction score
795
I'm a rock-aholic too - in fact I've been using rocks, stones, flints, granite and giant boulders for landscaping purposes for most of my gardening life - fortunately for me none of these materials cost anything as most of them are free where I live - well apart from the times when the assistance of few strong men is needed in order to help shift some of the heavier ones - then I have to entice them by offering to buy them a few beers :D

Oh and I love Labradorite too - as well as the many things that can be done with it and especially mosaic table top tops, plant pots and tiles - which is probably why I think that plate you posted Mockingbird - is absolutely gorgeous particularly as contains all my favorite colors too :)
 
Joined
Apr 29, 2014
Messages
800
Reaction score
320
Location
Dripping Springs, Texas.
Hardiness Zone
8b
Oh wouldn't that be pretty? I so love Labradorite, I use it often when I make jewelry and it is not a cheap stone. I think one thing you could do which would be close, is what I have seen some of the local crafters do. I have seen bird baths and gazing balls done in different types of mosaics that are just wonderful. I will add a picture but I assure you it does not reflect anywhere near the beauty of some of these pieces in real life. I tend more to a cottage style of gardening so I love whimsical stuff like this, nice for a color pop here and there. I think what is really nice is you can do these projects on your own during the winter of rainy day. Great way to re-purpose something that isn't quite used up but needs a face lift.
DIY_Mosaic_Bird_Bath17.jpg
That is so pretty! I once saw a labradorite coffee table and it was so pretty, too! I can get labradorite from Madagascar for about $8/lb if I remember right. It's not that expensive, but when you like pieces of 50 lb or bigger, it starts adding up LOL! The biggest piece I have (not the one in the picture) cost me $170 :eek:
 
Joined
Apr 29, 2014
Messages
800
Reaction score
320
Location
Dripping Springs, Texas.
Hardiness Zone
8b
I'm a rock-aholic too - in fact I've been using rocks, stones, flints, granite and giant boulders for landscaping purposes for most of my gardening life - fortunately for me none of these materials cost anything as most of them are free where I live - well apart from the times when the assistance of few strong men is needed in order to help shift some of the heavier ones - then I have to entice them by offering to buy them a few beers :D

Oh and I love Labradorite too - as well as the many things that can be done with it and especially mosaic table top tops, plant pots and tiles - which is probably why I think that plate you posted Mockingbird - is absolutely gorgeous particularly as contains all my favorite colors too :)
It's nice to know I'm not the only rockaholic here!
 
Joined
Sep 20, 2012
Messages
5,313
Reaction score
1,843
Hardiness Zone
7a
Country
Poland
I've never been a big fan of shiny things, so I don't like shiny rocks either. But I think I can call myself a rockaholic too:D I love how some stones and pebbles look. They make a very natural garden decoration.
 
Joined
Sep 20, 2012
Messages
5,313
Reaction score
1,843
Hardiness Zone
7a
Country
Poland
Wow, it's so beautiful and detailed! It looks like a piece of art:) I'd expect to see something like this in an art gallery.
Yes, I think I see the Native American:)
 

Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments. After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.

Ask a Question

Members online

No members online now.

Forum statistics

Threads
27,864
Messages
264,566
Members
14,595
Latest member
Liv

Latest Threads

Top