Stones are beautiful decorative elements, not just in stone beds. They give the bed a natural touch and can be combined particularly beautifully with water elements, ground cover and grasses. Below you will find beautiful ideas for designing beds with stones.
How do I design a bed with stones?
When designing beds with stones, field stones, bricks or pebbles can be used to create decorative elements, natural stone walls, bed borders or paths. The combination with water elements, ground cover and grasses creates a natural and modern garden atmosphere.
Stones for the garden bed
There are many different types of rocks as well as different sizes, shapes and colors. In this article we would like to give you ideas for using the following types of rock in the garden bed:
- Fieldstones or quarry stones of different sizes,
- Bricks
- and pebbles or grit.
Fieldstones or quarry stones for the garden bed
With a bit of luck, you can find field stones or quarry stones on the side of the road, in the field or even in the forest. Farmers will even be happy if you remove the annoying large stones from their field. But beware! Don't steal stones from anyone that they want to have for themselves! If in doubt, ask. Carrying stones is generally not allowed in the forest either. Inquire about the applicable regulations.
Field and quarry stones can be used in a variety of ways in beds:
- Large field or quarry stones can be placed in the garden bed as decorative elements and planted with ground cover or succulents.
- If you have a lot of field or quarry stones at hand, you can use them to create a small natural stone wall and plant it or use it as a border for a raised bed or a herb snail.
- Your garden is not level? Fix embankments with the natural stones!
- Smaller field stones can act as a border for your garden beds.
Bricks
Old bricks are ideal for small walls, flower bed borders or for creating paths. Although they are not as natural as field stones or quarry stones, their beautiful red color brings atmosphere into the garden.
Pebbles or grit
Pebbles and grit are often used to create paths but also to cover beds. They look modern and elegant and prevent weed growth. You can create beautiful patterns in the garden bed with two different colors of gravel or chippings. For example, white and gray is a very nice combination. Add easy-care grasses and a few trees and you have a modern rock garden.
Tip
Create shapes or paths with your stones. If you have a larger budget, you can create a water course with stones in the garden bed.
