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But these rocks are functional as well.
Adding rocks to plant beds helpssuffocate weedsand keeps topsoil in place.
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Thesecolorful perennialsare eye-catching, especially when in a tiered garden adjacent to a pool.
Gravel Front Yard and Driveway
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Gravelis one of the most budget-friendly landscaping materials.
The gravel front yard extendsto the adjacent drivewayfor a seamless look.
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The landscaping rocks turn this unused space into a makeshift porch as well as a garden bed.
Low-Maintenance Rock Garden
Succulents are easy to care for and can thrive even in a desert climate.
They are an ideal plant choice if you choose to have a rock garden to help conserve water.
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Plus, less plant care means more time to relax on acozy hammock.
Thisfront yardcomplements its natural surroundings well with some succulents and landscaping rocks.
Boulders for a Sloped Yard
Asloped front yardis a great opportunity to create a stunning garden.
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This sloped yard features large boulders to help level the garden, while providing a pretty focal point.
Combination of Rocks and Mulch
A minimalist home exterior needs a minimalist front yard to match.
This front yard consists oflandscaping rocks and mulchin a small circular patch for a contrast in color.
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The low-maintenance yard is the perfect complement to the rest of the home’s design.
Plus, gravel lasts longer than mulch, so you won’t have to replace it midseason.
A Rock Garden With Curb Appeal
A nontraditional front yard should have a nontraditional garden.
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A few succulents add color and interest.
This provides a beautiful entrance to your home without taking your gaze from the front door.
All-Gravel Yard
Why just stop at the garden bed?
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This entire front yard consists of gravel, which requires essentially zero maintenance and low cost.
Plant a few native plants and set up afire pit areato take full advantage of a yard like this.
Landscaping rocks are an easy, beautiful addition to the natural surroundings.
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Lush native plants help create a serene environment.
The rock garden is a great way to plant native plants and complements the large outdoor mural beyond.
A Colorful Backyard
you could still plant a rock garden even if you love color.
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The rocks add a rustic touch to the lush farmhouse-style patio area.
Place the bigger rocks first, and fill in the gaps with smaller rocks.
To create an organic look, group rocks together or place them along a garden pathway.
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To bring color to your rock garden, incorporate low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants.
Sand or gravel will help with water drainage, and landscape fabric prevents soil erosion.
Use a shovel to help level the ground if it’s uneven.
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To help keep your rock garden low maintenance, choose drought-tolerant plants.
COTTAGE + SEA
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Design byAmy Leferink of Interior Impressions/ Photo byJill Hamilton
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Design by William Hunter Collective / Style byEmily Henderson/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
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