Laying Landscaping Rocks

Guide On How To Lay Landscape Rock

September 4, 2020By Keith Eneix

A Guide To Properly Laying Landscaping Rocks

Landscaping rocks make an excellent addition to any outdoor space. Whether you’re using rock landscaping as a decorative or practical feature, this article will help you understand how to lay the rock in order to create the best decorative rockery.

How To Lay Landscape Rock

Here’s your detailed guide for how to prepare for and lay landscape rock. If you have any rockery questions or would like to schedule our team of landscape contractor professionals to come and lay your landscape rock, give us a call.

No matter how big or small your landscaping project, our team of rockery experts would be happy to help you.

1. Choose Your Rock

The first step in creating any decorative stone feature is to select your rock. You may look up different designs online or visit a local rock quarry for inspiration. Selecting your decorative stone will determine how your landscape turns out, so don’t feel shy about taking your time during this step.

2. Choose a Design

Before you begin laying the rock, you will first need to choose a design that resonates with you and your goal landscape. Are you hoping to install a decorative or a rock garden? Or is the landscape rock purely for the purpose of diminishing weed growth? Deciding on your preferred landscape design will ensure that you or the landscaping contractor you hire are able to lay and recreate the rock landscape you want.

3. Prepare the Area

Once you’ve chosen your rock landscape design, it’s time to prep the site. Weed the area where you intend to lay the rock landscape, level it, and remove loose stones or other debris before starting on your project. A clean slate is best when it comes to laying landscape rock and decorative stone.

4. Lay Decorative Stone

Now that you have your decorative stone picked out, your design chosen, and the area cleared, it’s time to set to work laying the landscape rocks. If you are following a specific guide to achieving your landscape design, pay close attention and follow each step carefully. Once the landscape rocks have been laid, sit back and enjoy your finished work of art!

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Contact a Landscape Rockery Service Today

Don’t have the time to lay your rock landscape yourself? No worries! Give New Life Rockeries a call today to schedule our crew to come lay your rock landscape for you. Whether you need help selecting a rock landscape design, choosing decorative stones from a quarry, or laying the rock landscape, we have you covered.

Our team of landscape professionals would be happy to help you lay a decorative stone path or create a stunning rockery. To learn more about our custom rockery services or to get a quote for your project, contact New Life Rockeries today.

Keith Eneix — Founder of New Life Rockeries

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Keith Eneix

Co-Owner, New Life Rockeries

Keith Eneix is a co-owner of New Life Rockeries alongside his brother Neil Eneix. He began helping with operations in 2007 and has been involved ever since. He writes from nearly two decades of hands-on experience with retaining walls, rockeries, and hardscaping across the greater Seattle area.

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