If you've been considering adding rockery stones to your garden, there are plenty of options available for you to choose from. With a wide selection of different shapes, sizes and colours on the market, you really are spoilt for choice. Read on to find out more about the different rockery stones we stock at Decorative Gardens.
There are two main shapes on offer when it comes to rockery stones. It's important to think carefully about the shape of rockery stone you choose as this can set the tone for the remainder of your outdoor space.
The roundness of smooth rockery stones makes them an ideal choice for meditation spaces or even a traditional Zen garden. Smooth rocks may not have the same natural look as angular options, but they offer a psychological element that you simply don't get from other stones.
Angular, or rough, rockery stones come with their own advantages. First among these is that you're not limited in regards to the materials you can use. Rounded stones can be difficult to cut when made from materials such as limestone, so angular rockery stones provide you with much more choice. Furthermore, angular rocks have a more natural feel to them. Often left untouched, they are perfect if you're wanting a more rugged and "natural" garden space.
Shape
There are two main shapes on offer when it comes to rockery stones. It's important to think carefully about the shape of rockery stone you choose as this can set the tone for the remainder of your outdoor space.
Smooth
The roundness of smooth rockery stones makes them an ideal choice for meditation spaces or even a traditional Zen garden. Smooth rocks may not have the same natural look as angular options, but they offer a psychological element that you simply don't get from other stones.
Angular
Angular, or rough, rockery stones come with their own advantages. First among these is that you're not limited in regards to the materials you can use. Rounded stones can be difficult to cut when made from materials such as limestone, so angular rockery stones provide you with much more choice. Furthermore, angular rocks have a more natural feel to them. Often left untouched, they are perfect if you're wanting a more rugged and "natural" garden space.
Size
The specific size of the stones in your rockery makes a huge difference in how you use it. Whether you need stones to create a path from feature to feature or something to draw the eye, ensuring that your stones are the right size is the next step in creating the finish you want.
Large stones
Having large stones between 40 - 70cm is perfect for creating more texture in your garden and can act as a major feature on your property. Whether you combine several stones to make one large feature such as a rock pool or even place a single stone amongst some plants to bring some variation to the environment, larger stones really do help attract the eye.
Small stones
Although a smaller stone in itself won't make a huge difference to your garden, combining hundreds, or even thousands, of small stones will change the underlying look and feel of your rockery. Whether you use small rockery stones at the bottom of a pond to make your water feature more attractive or you want to segment off part of your outdoor space to create a soothing rock garden, small stones are ideal as they're much more versatile than larger stones.
A wide range of sizes
In addition to large and small rockery stones, there are plenty of mid-range stones available too. No matter what your garden design needs, you're sure to find rocks that are ideally suited to your specific requirements.
Colour
Finally, colour. Colour and shade are arguably the most important features of the rocks used in a rockery. This is because colour can set the tone of your garden and is often used to evoke certain feelings. Anyone designing a garden should put some thought into the best rockery colours for their space. Below are some of the most common categories of colour and the situations where you might want to use them:
Monochromatic tones
Monochromatic tones are those that fall somewhere between black and white, with grey shades proving very popular in garden design. Grey stones, in particular, are a modern choice and will complement any plants or flowers you place in your rockery. White and black stones, on the other hand, work well with more brightly coloured flowers and features as they provide a good contrast and allow more bold colours to pop. For rockery stones that truly show off the rest of your garden, you can't go wrong with monochromatic stones.
Neutral colours
Neutral colours are those that fall outside the black-white spectrum, but are still relatively neutral and designed to blend in. This includes brown, cream, beige and buff.
These colours are inspired by natural rock formations and are what you might typically expect to see in a rock garden. Due to their naturally autumnal colouring, you can include these in any garden either as a contrast throughout the summer months or to integrate with nature throughout autumn. For a splash of colour that doesn't distract from other garden features, neutral tones are ideal.
Active colours
Finally, more active colours are those that attract the eye and offer both colour and vibrancy. Active colours include pink, plum, blue, gold and green.
This range is perfect for a rockery that is the main focal point in your garden. Active stones sometimes have the potential to overwhelm the senses, especially when scattered around colourful flowers and plants, but they can really shine on a rockery. For something a little different, combine a few different active colours together - this will certainly draw the eye! Children are also bound to love a colourful rockery and they may be more included to play outside too!
Try Decorative Gardens
If you're interested in creating a rockery and are wondering "where are there rockery stones for sale near me?", get in touch with the Decorative Gardens team today. We offer a wide range of rockery stones that you can choose from to create the garden you've always dreamed of. Talk to our team today to find out more and learn all about how we can help you create the rockery of your dreams.
