If you want a beautiful landscape, you have to learn how to balance the grass, trees, blooming flowers, and the hardscape into a perfect blend. Sometimes, the unique parts of the landscape are the non-living things. For example, adding features such as a waterfall, a fire pit, sculpture, and stone pavers takes the beauty of your landscape to the next level. With the many types of stone in use for landscaping, it might be tough to know which one to choose. However, natural stone could be a great landscaping tool due to qualities like the durability, color, and porosity. Moreover, you can use natural stone in various ways to create a stunning landscape.

Here are three of the smartest ways that you can make natural stone part of your landscaping project.

Use It to Line Your Pond or Other Water Feature

Water features create an unmatched calming feel and flow in your outdoors. You can decide to install a pond, waterfall, sunken garden, spa, and pool among others. If you have decided to include a water feature in your landscape, consider adding natural stone to the sides and other parts of the hardscape.

When strategically placed, natural stones can be useful in your water-scaping project and give the feature a natural feel and look. The natural beauty of the stones combined with the greenery helps create a perfect miniature garden in your home.

Use It to Create the Hardscape

Most people think of a patio when the landscaping contractor mentions the term hardscape. However, other hardscape features you can incorporate in your outdoors include a gazebo and a fire pit. Instead of using brick and other regular concrete blocks to make these features, you can design them using natural stone. 

A combination of bluestone and granite will look excellent. You can also choose to use the natural stones to create a full stone garden or gardens where the stone intermingles perfectly with the greenery to create beautiful and natural outdoors.

Use It to Build Retaining Walls

Retaining walls are a perfect way to keep the soil in one place and prevent erosion from having adverse effects on your landscape. You can make retaining walls from an array of materials, but natural stone is an excellent choice. Most people use natural stone when installing a retaining wall because it's tough, durable, and able to handle the weight of the soil in the wall. It will help you create a rustic, sophisticated, or whimsical look for your outdoors.

To use natural stone more perfectly when landscaping, contact a landscaping contractor to help you choose the perfect type of stone. These stones come in different types, and the one you choose depends on what you want to use it for. With the professional's help, you can create idyllic outdoor spaces that your entire neighborhood will envy.