Landscape design is not my strong suit. I recognize and appreciate what is functional and beautiful — but I haven’t the imagination or the vision to execute a fluent and ...

The boulders are a perfect height -- 7 inches -- to be comfortable steps. Other large stones are used to form a fire pit and elevate a curved, cushioned bench that can hold a dozen people.

Large rocks and boulders add dimension to gardens. They "anchor" us to the earth, providing a sense of belonging and substance — even when we live in a place where rocks aren't naturally found ...

There are many ways to use natural rocks and boulders as design elements for the simple reason that they can be seen in many natural environments. The most important single principle in placing roc… ...

A front yard garden bed isn't complete until it's been edged, and rocks are a brilliant way to do that. This design has flat rocks stacked over each other, but medium-sized river rock or a variety ...