Natural Stone

Natural stone is one of the best materials you can use in any hardscaping. This is true for a lot of your landscaping projects including patio, steps, retaining walls, ponds, and a lot more. This kind of stone is one of the most ideal landscaping materials simply because of its natural beauty. It can undoubtedly enhance the aesthetic value of any landscape through its range of shapes, colors, and textures. Plus, no matter what your theme in your landscape is, expect that natural stones can live up to your expectations.

Types of Natural Stones

What is great about natural stones is that they come in a wide variety of colors and shapes, which means they will always be versatile and flexible for any kind of landscape. Some of the most popular natural stone types include the following:

• Sandstone. This kind of natural stone is most popularly used for making walls. It comes in a good range of colors including pink, blue, brown, black, and buff.

• Slate. This one is a very strong and water-resistant natural stone. Common colors of this stone used for landscaping include green, red, and black.

• Limestone. Limestone is mostly used for walls and it has a low water absorption rate. Some of the popular colors of limestone for hardscaping include black, white, buff, and gray.

• Granite. Granite is a very strong natural stone that is often used for walls and stepping stones. Good granite colors are red and pink.

• Marble. Marble is a very strong stone and has a high water absorption rate. It can be used for walls and paving with popular shades including white, black, pink, yellow, and brown.

With the extensive option of natural stones, it is indeed one of the preferred hardscaping materials of most contractors. The natural beauty of these stones, especially the colors, is enough to make any landscape a very amazing one.

Uses of Natural Stones in Hardscaping Projects

Take note that the different kinds of natural stones have their own different uses. At Blevins Hardscapes, we discuss this to our clients. Here are some of things that we usually consider when using natural stone for landscaping:

• Natural stones are always ideal to cover grounds such as driveways and steps. When using natural stones as ground cover, we consider first the texture. Entryways, entertainment areas, and reception areas must be covered with stones that have smooth surfaces so it can cater to all kinds of foot wear.  On the other hand, when choosing stones for steps, it is ideal to choose one that is not slippery for safety purposes.

• When choosing a natural stone material for outside eating areas, get a stone that will not absorb stains and oils.

• Light-colored stones are appropriate in heavily shaded areas to brighten them. You can, on the other hand, tone down a bright area by using dark gray, black, and brown stones.

Natural Stone Installation by a Reliable Hardscaping Company

Other uses of natural stones in the yard can include ponds, waterfalls, boulders, retaining walls, fireplaces, and outdoor rooms. If you are considering using natural stone for your landscape, call only the experts in hardscaping.

Blevins Hardscapes is serving several areas in Kentucky for years with quality hardscaping materials and services. We specialize in hardscaping using natural stone options to deliver you the best landscape possible.