Nothing could be more natural than using natural rocks and stones for your landscaping. While manufactured block is the neatest and cleanest look for walls and walkways, the latest studies show that using actual stone adds 15% more to your property value than manufactured block.
Frommann Landscape can help you with landscaping ideas for the front yard with creative uses for decorative stones.
Here's quick list of ideas:
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Flagstone for walkways, walls and stairways. Mix in a little moss and you have an elegant look.
- Boulders for accent walls
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Field stone for retaining walls and walk ways
- Large slabs of stone for outcroppings
- New York Blue Stone
- Canadian Waterfall Stone
Putting stone features can bring you a rich look to your landscaping. It's ideal for curb appeal and we have wonderful landscaping ideas for the front of the house that will add significant value to your home.
Benefits:
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Increases stability and helps drainage
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Cost - while stone costs twice as much as mulch to put in, you never have to replace it and your cost after 2.5 years is a break even.
- Most cost effective retaining wall
- Adds significantly to the value of your home
When done well, with the proper foundation and back fill it will be a stable accent to any yard for many years to come. Give us a call and we can make recommendations to help fit your needs.