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River Rock
Landscaping Ideas
By
David Faulkner
Your backyard has been the same for years,
and you've decided to give it a new look.
You've chosen to put in a modestly-sized brook,
and to give it the most natural appearance you
can, will be finishing it with river rock
landscaping. Because you are new to river rock
landscaping, however, you'll need some
suggestions which can be quickly and easily
implemented.
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By Dee
Cohen
"...When landscaping with rocks, make sure
to draw a plan of how you want everything to
look when finished, taking into account
anything that may already by in the yard and
around the house. Rocks should not be simply
placed on top of the earth, but rather should
be buried about halfway into the ground so as
to provide a natural aesthetic. When they are
partially concealed in the earth, the rocks
will appear to..."
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 By Ian
Henman
"...My wife and I decided to go for
landscaping with rocks because we were
constantly turning up stones in our garden. The
stones came in all manner of shapes and sizes
which made it easy to create deep and
meaningful displays in simple
arrangements..."
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more...
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 Rustic Feel
Using river rocks when landscaping is no different from
using ocean rocks; they are both popular among those who want
to give their landscaping a rustic natural appearance. River
rocks are very effective when used to border manmade brooks;
but they have to wait until the brooks have been built.
Brook Basics
Brook installation goes far beyond digging a backyard trench
and adding water. It includes installing a water circulation
system; otherwise the water will stagnate, becoming a breeding
ground for insects, algae, and other health hazards hazard. To
make sure its water circulates properly, you really need to
have a professional install your backyard brook.
You also need to consider the depth of your brook,
especially if your have small children. And check your local
zoning laws; many communities have strict rules about fencing
around water.
Once your brook's water is flowing freely, it's time to
devise a plan for your river rock landscaping. You can place
the rocks in the brook's channel to give it a more natural
look, or you can arrange them along the edges of the brook.
If you decide to place them along the edges, you can
substitute faux river rocks for the real thing; they are more
readily available, but your river rock landscaping may not look
entirely natural.
Consider the
Environment
While you may be thinking that river rocks are as near as
the closest natural stream or river, you may be prohibited from
gathering them because of environmental restrictions. Too many
rivers and stream ecosystems are already in fragile condition;
having people remove the rocks which offer protection for the
wildlife that inhabits them will only make matters worse.
Your best bet for getting river rocks
that you can be sure were not taken from environmentally
threatened areas is to get them at your local garden supply
store.
If your garden store doesn't carry them, do an
Internet search on river rock landscaping and you'll find
many websites with ideas on where to find them. By
bookmarking the best ideas, you can compile enough research
that you'll be able to locate plenty of rocks to complete
your river rock landscaping in style!
You can also find more info on Landscaping With Rocks and Landscaping Equipment
Onlinelandscapedesigns.com is a comprehensive resource to
get help in landscape issues.
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