Many construction companies have utilized granite for decades. In addition to enhancing your outdoor space by fostering a lovely ambiance, granite boulders are a terrific way to improve your lifestyle and even significantly raise the final value of your property.

Trustworthy experts from Grand River Stone will help install these elegant rocks to add a natural touch to your landscape. Let's examine granite in more detail, discovering why it makes an excellent material for adding beauty to your yard. We'll also provide helpful information to make the most out of these rocks.

Granite is a reliable, durable igneous rock made from plagioclase, alkali feldspar, and quartz. It is robust, won't oxidize in the rays, and its exterior doesn't chip easily.

Granite boulders are round rocks that people use as ornamental garden stones. They are frequently used as a low-care ground cover to shape river beds, line ponds, and create water features.

Importantly, these rocks are far more resistant to the elements than quartz or concrete. They are non-porous, so they won't easily stain and won't quickly break or crack. Since no two boulders are ever entirely the same, we advise you to select the ideal shape, size, and color for your design.

If you wish to add a distinctive aspect to your yard, here are the benefits you'll reap from installing boulders with the help of Grand River Stone:

Best Ways to Use Granite Boulders for Landscaping

Make use of your granite outdoors in the following ways:

Place a Few Plants Between the Boulders

The sight of tiny plants flourishing contentedly amid enormous, rocky granite rocks is just so appealing. It's a view that never fails to awe because of the subtle contrast of the foliage and the jewel-like glimmer of their blossoms.

Place the Boulder into the Ground

Install the landscaping boulders in the earth. It gives them a stable, safe place to sit and a long-lasting, natural-looking appearance. The depth to bury your boulder depends on its size and shape.

Add Lighting to Make Some Drama

You can produce stunning effects in the dark by shining your home's exterior lights on the boulders. For instance, arrange boulders around your fireplace so they can glow to create a mesmerizing nighttime scene. You can also set the boulders where pre-set lights would shine on them, bringing out their distinct glittering hues.

Use Different Colors

Granite boulders allow you to add a surprisingly extensive diversity of colors to your surrounding. Additionally, color affects our moods–use these stones to create a relaxing and refreshing place to unwind.

Use the Boulders to Create Walls

You can add boulders in your front lawn as retaining walls or raised beds. Complete this design with smaller stones to give each elevated level some personality. The stones serve as clear boundaries or merely for aesthetic purposes.

Be Creative

Position your rocks in a flowing pattern down a slope to give the appearance of a waterfall. And better still, you can utilize your stones to create an actual waterfall if your outdoor space already has a stream or another water feature.

Use the Boulder as a Display

Select a stone with intriguing inscriptions, cracks, or a profile, and exhibit it with pride. Placing it in the middle of the courtyard or at your home's perimeter provides an appealing scenery to the landscape design.

Ask us about Granite Boulder Installation Today!

By using boulders in your landscape, you can make a great focal point for a genuinely unique and beautiful effect. The knowledgeable team from Grand River Stone is available to assist you in designing your outdoor area. Contact us today!