We installed the dry creek bed with large river rock and boulders in the front of our yard a few years ago and just love how it turned out. I honestly don't love this option quite as well as the previous but, if it were me, I'd probably do this rock front yard idea because the maintenance would be so simple! Style 4: Adding a dry creek bed Dry Creek Bed This is pretty similar to the previous example except that instead of mulch garden beds, it has river rock flower beds. Stye 2: Edging your flower bed landscape with rocks and mulch It's a good example of how to continue your river rocks along the front of your house instead of just doing them on the walkway to the house. I also really like how it continues with a playful curve along the windows as well. In my opinion, the curves of the rock bed keeps it feeling more organic and welcoming. Sometimes, river rock flower beds look harsh against concrete but this one looks really nice. Style 1: River rock flower bed walkway to front door via Fredrickson Landscape I wanted to show you a good round-up of inspiration of different rock decoration options that you could incorporate depending on your home style and yard size. Some of these front yard rock landscaping ideas have less rock and some have more. 10 River Rock Front Yard Landscaping Ideas Today, I thought I'd share some rock landscaping ideas that I think are done well and then I'll point out what works and why. Pretty often, it seems to be done not-so-well. We have a large yard (both in front and back) and, although we've installed the dry creek bed already, our yard needs more help.Īll of that is to say, that I think landscaping with rocks is a great idea because it cuts down on the maintenance of having to add mulch seasonally, BUT, I also think there's a balance to executing the look. I've also started making it a priority to gather inspiration while driving by other homes with river rock landscaping or just good landscape design with rocks in general. Get inspired by these river rock front yard landscaping ideas perfect for landscaping around trees with stones, creating a rock flower bed, etc!Īs I've slowly dipped my toe into outdoor improvements - looking at you boxwood and shutter removal, little free library install, firewood storage, replacing mulch with rocks - I've gotten more confident.
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