Boulders make a nice structural element in a landscape. There are a few general rules on placement, but in the end, the idea is to make them look as natural as possible in the finished setting.

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.

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 common decoration in public parks is a boulder placed on corners of landscaping and parking lots. Boulders do not support as much local fauna as numerous, smaller flat rocks.