What is Flagstone and what are its Benefits?

Using natural stones in your yard can really help to elevate your landscape. One natural stone that we love here at Grand River Stone, is flagstone.

Flagstone comes from sedimentary rock formations and has been naturally split into flat, thin layers. The look is what gets most people hooked on flagstone. With its rich color palette that ranges from soft grays, warm tans, earthy browns and vibrant reds, these natural variations in color help give off a unique feeling that is specific to your space.

The Characteristics of Flagstone

Versatility

Not only is this stone beautiful, but it can be used in a wide-variety of applications. Whether it be for your patio, a pool deck or a walkway. Because of this it can be used in both rustic and more modern or contemporary-styled homes and yards. It can even be used indoors!

Because of the irregular shapes and sizes of flagstone, landscapers can get more creative with their installation designs. You can stick with a more square or rectangular layout, or maybe you want the installers to go in more of a mosaic-styled direction. 

Durability

As the case with most natural stones, flagstone has an inherent resilience to withstand the elements. This makes it great for any outdoor applications, no matter what the weather throws at it. Because of its compactness and density, your flagstone installations should last for years to come and shouldn’t become damaged due to heavy foot traffic.

Natural Beauty

As we mentioned before, flagstone is a stunning natural stone that can be both subtle and add a little pop of color if you so chose. Because of its unique layering pattern, landscapers are able to create striking designs with flagstone that still fit into the natural environment of the surrounding landscape.

Benefits of Using Flagstone

Safe and Slip-Resistant Material

Because of its uneveness and natural texture, flagstone offers better traction when used as a walkway or a base for your outdoor porch. This also comes in handy when used around a swimming pool, as water will create slippery surfaces. That’s why flagstone is a great choice for people who have a pool in their yard.

Low Maintenance

To properly maintain your flagstone surfaces, the usual routine of cleaning with water and mild detergent should suffice, other than of course the occasional sweeping or leaf blowing to avoid debris piling up. Flagstone also doesn’t require sealing or refinishing.

Eco-Friendly

Flagstone is sourced from quarries and requires minimal processing when compared with manufactured or synthetic materials. It also doesn’t require any chemical treatments to increase its durability, which is why flagstone has a smaller carbon footprint.

Enhanced Property Value

Aesthetically, the addition of flagstone to any property will be a visual boost and helps elevate curb appeal. It’s also been shown that well-maintained outdoor spaces might see a significant boost in property value. 

Flagstone Inspiration

There are plenty of great applications to use flagstone. Here are a few ideas we like:

Visually Appealing Patios

With contrasting colors and a geometric pattern, you can arrange your flagstone in a checkerboard or herringbone design to create a really cool look. With a fire pit, chairs or even an outdoor kitchen and grill, you can create an incredible area for entertaining or just relaxing.

Naturalistic Pathways

You can create a meandering pathway leading to your garden, water feature, playground, or one that just takes you to peaceful spots in your yard. Doing so with irregularly shaped flagstone pieces creates a really neat look. Then planting a variety of mosses or plants between and around these stones will give it a really natural look.

Rustic Garden Walls

A stacked garden wall built with flagstone is incredibly charming and it helps define boundaries of the area you’re trying to keep well maintained. You can even incorporate cascading plants or a water feature.

These are just a few of the possibilities when it comes to designing with flagstone. It’s also a great natural stone for accent pieces, pool decks and more. Let your creativity run wild!

Choose Grand River Stone as Your Flagstone Provider

As you can see, flagstone is a great natural stone to use for multiple types of landscaping projects. It’s durable, versatile, low maintenance, and has a unique look to create a visually appealing area on your home or business property.



Whether it be for a patio, garden, walkway, accent wall or pool deck, our flagstone will be perfect for the job as it can be cut and shaped in a variety of ways to fit your needs.

If you’re in need of flagstone for your current or upcoming project installation, please contact Grand River Stone today! We look forward to hearing from you and offering our stone supply solutions.