A garden on your property enhances the beauty of your home while also providing benefits to the environment. Garden design is an important step of adding a garden as there are many choices to consider. Garden stones are a unique and beneficial element to add to your design.  

Benefits of Garden Stones

1. Adds Structure

Garden design can easily seem cluttered when there is no separation between sections. Adding stones to provide barriers between plant beds or create paths is an excellent way of adding structure while also creating a striking visual aesthetic.

2. Requires Little Maintenance

Replacing some greenery with stones means less weeding and mowing. Stones also don't need any upkeep, unlike grass or wood. No matter the weather or season, stones will look great.

3. Helps With Drainage 

If you have areas in your garden or yard that seem prone to holding water after storms, a layer of small stones can help increase the drainage. Water can drain through stones much more quickly than through soil, so a stone bed can help mean that your garden stays more well-drained throughout storms.

4. Protects Against Erosion

If your property is on a slope or prone to erosion, adding larger stones can provide stability and help protect the soil. When placed near plants, stones can also stabilize the plants during heavy rains.

5. Provides Benefits for Plants

In summer, stones absorb excess heat from the sun and prevent it from scorching plant roots. Stones also keep the soil under them cooler, which helps with moisture retention around roots.

6. Offers Variety

When adding stones to your garden design, you can choose from a large variety of types. In addition to size, you can also choose between kinds of stone to fit into your overall style. 

Some stone types to consider adding are stepping stones, enhancing lawn water features with larger stones, or using Japanese garden stones to create a tea garden.
 

If you'd love to add stones to your garden design plans, contact Big Rock Fabricators. Based out of Honolulu, HI, they offer beautiful custom products to homeowners in Hawaii and beyond. Each product can be engraved to create your perfect garden. Call them at (808) 834-7625 to schedule a free consultation or visit them online to see their wide variety of products.