If you want your landscaped area to look as natural as possible, use natural paving stones. Unlike commercial pavers, natural stone comes in various colors, shapes and sizes that provide an abstract look and feel to an area.
Pathways, boundaries and edging made with natural stone offer a one-of-a-kind look to your landscaping. Natural stone pavers enhance residential landscape design, giving it a rustic look.
Here are some of the benefits of using natural stone and tiles in your residential landscape design:
- Stylish yet Extremely Durable
Natural pavers are made from solid stone, not concrete. The stone is less likely to crack or degrade over the years or with heavy amounts of foot traffic. Stone will also hold its color longer and may even show more color as the years pass. It adds visual interest to your property and helps your landscape stand out from others. - Provides Versatility on Low Maintenance
In residential landscape design, natural materials often require less maintenance. They do not have to be sealed or protected from the elements in any way. To clean natural pavers, rinsing them with a garden hose usually does the trick. If a stone paver eventually cracks, there is no need to repair or replace it, because it adds to the character of the pattern. - Offers Creative and Unique Look
Natural stones come in many shapes and sizes that provide pathways with a unique mosaic look. No two areas will ever be the same because each stone is one-of-a-kind. Natural stone is variegated and has a rich texture all its own. It offers flexibility which helps in enhancing the visual appeal of your property. - Connects You to the Nature
Concrete pavers often have a slightly rough texture. Stone pavers are generally smooth, with slight striations and ridges that make them feel natural to the touch. Stone offers an earthy feel that connects one back to nature. This helps in turning your backyard into a soothing retreat where you can enjoy the natural beauty.
You can transform your walkways, front yard, driveways, garden, patios, fire pits and backyard by using natural stone pavers and tiles in a variety of ways. They create an eye-catching view for your visitors and make an outstanding design statement.
I’ve been trying to think of ways to improve my backyard and have considered having some stone designs installed. You mentioned that natural pavers are made from stone, and are less likely to crack or degrade over the years. I would love to add something to my backyard, and not have to worry about getting it repaired right away. I’ll have to talk to a stone install professional, to see if it could work in my backyard.
My wife and I want to get our backyard re-done and we keep debating between something natural and something more contemporary. I didn’t know that stone was so much more durable than concrete, and I think that might be a better way to go. I will have to look more into maybe getting a good contemporary look while still incorporating the stone.