A garden pond is one of the best ways to bring life into your garden. Not only do they look great, but they are a great way to entice wildlife into your outdoor space.
When it comes to designing how your pond is going to look in your garden, one of the greatest and easiest ways to make your pond look beautiful is to use stones to line the edges.
Picking the right type of stones to go around your pond can be tricky. Depending on the type of stone you choose, the finished look will differ dramatically. However, when it comes to a garden pond, any old stone just won’t do. If you want to create a pond that stands out, you need to pick the perfect type of stone to line your pond.
Below, we take a look at some of the best stones you can use to line your pond with, as well as some advice on how to pick the best stones for your pond. We can offer a great range of pond stones that are fish friendly and with enhance for look of your garden pond.
Scottish cobbles and pebbles
If you want your pond to have a professional, polished and unique look, Scottish cobbles could be the perfect option for you. These stones are especially great for water features because they are fish-friendly. They also come in a variety of mixed colours (such as red, blue and grey) and have a highly-polished finish that is sure to make your pond stand out from the rest of your garden.
Slate chippings
Slate chippings are a great way to line your pond if you want the area lining the pond to be safe enough to walk over without the risk of falling in. Slate and stone chippings are usually much flatter than other types of gravel, meaning that you are less likely to trip up on them. This type of stone comes in one uniform colour and is perfect for homes that either have young children or more elderly residents.
Rockery stone
For a more dramatic lining, why not consider using rockery stones to line your pond? Rockery stones are larger, heavier stones that will draw the attention of the eye when placed next to a pond. There are plenty of colours to choose from, such as purple and red. If you want your pond to be the biggest feature of the garden, why not consider getting rustic slate rockery stone? This type of stone looks incredibly dramatic near water features and ponds, as the colours of the stone really pop out when wet.
River-washed pebbles
If you prefer your garden to have a more natural feel to it, consider adding river-washed pebbles to the lining of your pond. These incredibly pretty stones take on a glossy appearance when wet, meaning that they are a perfect addition to any water feature.
How to choose the right stone for your pond
Now you know about some of the best stones to line your pond, how do you go about picking the right one for your garden? Here are some things to consider.
How the stones fit within the garden
One of the most important things to consider when picking out the right stone for your pond lining is to work out how it will fit in with the rest of the garden. For example, if you have a very natural-looking garden, you may want to consider looking at stones such as Scottish cobbles or river-washed pebbles. These stones have a much more natural appearance than other stones such as white stones or rockery stones.
What size of stone?
The answer to this question, again, depends on the overall look of your garden. If you prefer a more artificial look, consider placing larger stones around your pond that are all similar sizes. If you prefer a more natural look, you probably want to have stones that vary in size.
The shape and smoothness of the stone
The shape and smoothness of the stone you want around your pond depend entirely on its purpose. Smoother stones look pretty, but can also be incredibly dangerous when wet. Rougher stones could cause damage to the liner if placed wrong and could seriously hurt you if you fall on them.
If the lining of your pond is unlikely to be stood on, you can choose whatever stone you prefer. However, if your pond is in a very central place, make sure you take safety into consideration when picking the right type of stone.
Still confused?
If you are still unsure about which type of stone will be best for the lining of your pond, contact Decorative Gardens to speak to an expert on the subject. We stock a wide range of large pebbles and stones, with bulk bag Scottish cobbles available too.
