Not everything in your yard has to be green. Bradenton landscaping looks great when you mix it up.
Grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees are all awesome. After all, that’s what we do! We’re specialists in planting the right things in the right spots and setting up irrigation systems to make sure all those plants flourish.
But not everything in a landscape has to be a plant. You’ve got options for highlighting those plants with other features—or replacing them entirely with classic local landscaping: Bradenton rock yard.
Be sure to ask your trusted local landscape designer about how you can enhance your yard with these awesome options.
Pavers
Back-yard grillers, listen up: If you’re not utilizing pavers for grilling and entertaining space, then you’re still entry-level.
Pavers create a solid surface not just for cooking but for gathering, too. Give yourself and your guests a designated space.
Stone/Gravel Paths
You take great care of your yard, but you still want to walk on it. And foot traffic can create unsightly paths through your otherwise beautiful grass.
If you’re contending with footpaths anyway, why not make them official with something more durable? Stone, brick, gravel—you’ve got options for keeping your yard looking intentional and creating steadier footing in the process.
But keep in mind that professional installation can make a big difference. You don’t want wobbly stepping stones.
Stone Walls
No, I’m not talking about building a fortress. Small stone walls—from eight inches to two feet or so—are great accents and really help define the shape of your yard. Install them around flowerbeds, existing trees or other elements.
Rock Yards
This is a good option for sandy properties that struggle to host grass. While gravel can be a great accent, it also works (when done properly) as a grass-replacement.
Bear in mind that, just like grass, large sections of gravel have to be broken up with other elements to maintain a high-quality landscape appearance. Also, depending on your location, rock yards can increase the temperature of your property, and they’re not always great for the surrounding plant life.
But if you do decide to go this route, there are loads of different types and colors of stone. We’ll be happy to show you a digital mockup of various shades so you can see how it will look before going all in.
Professional Hardscape Design and Installation Matter
Here’s the thing we’ll tell you from the start: Let the pros do it. We see too many hardscapes that look shoddy just because they weren’t designed well, and then the installation wasn’t professionally done.
When dealing with hardscape elements, especially the ones that you’ll be walking on, it’s important to get the ground just right and set the stones or pavers properly so they won’t shift or wobble. (Also, however much gravel you think it takes for that cute garden path, double it. Coverage is important.)
Hire a professional Bradenton landscape designer and ask them about your hardscape options. You’ll be glad you did.
