How Landscaping Stones San Antonio Can Be Used To Enhance The Outdoor Environment

| Sunday, July 3, 2011
By Jeanette Parsons


To many, landscaping is both a unique and treasured art form as well as a type of science, involving the application of knowledge about different methods of construction, the characteristics of spaces of all orientations and the requirements of certain styles of design. Whether an indoor or outdoor space is concerned, landscaping stones San Antonio can be used to enhance the aesthetic of a space and bring character to its various natural elements.

Much like a portrait, any space, like a garden, requires a structured frame. Natural inanimate objects like stone, provides a type of frame, within which the garden's selected shrubbery and flowers can bloom and flourish aesthetically. The solidity of its structure will create a sense of fluidity from house to garden, reflecting its appeal as an outdoor living area.

The specified parameters pertaining to the space as well as the style of design that has been selected, will dictate the look and feel of the elements chosen for it. Large boulders along the edges of the garden can be used to frame the entire space or they can be used to make strong statements in random places around the garden. Pebbles make aesthetically pleasing walkways and footpaths or can be arranged in mosaic styled patterned features throughout the space.

There are varying types of stone, which are used to add specific characteristic details to a space, such as slate, in dark-grey or charcoal with its water-resistant properties; making it useful around pools or fish ponds. Marble adds an elegant, graceful component to a garden, in lighter shades like white, cream, pink and grey.

Flagstone, a popular type, with its smooth and silky finish, is commonly used to border statues or garden centrepieces or frame natural elements. For walls and various paving design, Limestone in different shapes, sizes and colours creates textured, bold frameworks at different vantage points within the space.

By combining these solid structures with other elements like water features and fountains, a colorful dynamic can be created with contrasting elements of flowing grace and bold structure. Water features will add sound as well as fluidity to the space, while being framed with strong materials or various stone shapes and designs.

Some individuals may decide to structure their landscape according the features of a specific design style, such as a traditional Japanese style. By including elements like zen gardens consisting of sand and various landscaping stones San Antonio, an authentic-looking space can be created. The harmony of the various elements used will ensure that the overall aesthetic of the space is enhanced to its fullest potential.




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