Natural stone landscaping may be the perfect solution for your yard. I have been working so hard on our outdoor spaces and researching options that might work for our home. I found tons of natural stone ideas that I really love. I thought I would share a few of those with y’all today. This post is sponsored by MIA + BSI: The Natural Stone Institute. As always, all opinions are my own.
Natural Stone Landscaping
I have ideas for several areas below. You might want to read them all, however, as you may get inspired to re-do an area you had never thought of before. Pick your favorite ideas then start hunting stone to make it happen! I know you will love the results.
Stone Pathway
I am going to start with the most obvious use for stone outdoors – a pathway! Limestone, granite, sandstone, and slate are common path materials but you can really let your imagination be the limit here. Stone adds a rich color to your garden and it is so unique! Each piece is a work of art and it will last forever. If you want something that will last the life of your home, a natural stone pathway is an answer. Why use natural stone? Click here to find out!
Photo Credit: Lurveys
Stone Patio
Want to take it a bit further? Try those same materials as a patio or small sitting area. Fit random pieces together like a jigsaw puzzle to create a free-form look or use cut pieces for a more uniform appearance. I love the random large rocks and boulders around the patio below. I can think of a lot of places this stone landscaping idea would work around our home. Plus, who doesn’t love a firepit?
Photo Credit: Lurveys
Outdoor Fireplace
Once you have a natural stone patio, you might as well add an outdoor fireplace right? Okay maybe just in my dreams but the picture below is stunning. Can you imagine sitting by the fire on cool spring nights? The natural stone blends in with nature and makes this fireplace look like it belongs in this setting. Even the benches beside this fireplace are made from stone making the scene even more perfect!
Photo credit: Connecticut Stone
Stone Walls
While we are dreaming, there is so much more you can do outdoors with natural stone landscaping. Add a stone veneer to the walls around your home or deck. And can I just say those natural stone steps below….amazing!!! If natural stone is not your thing, you can also add a faux stone veneer to your surfaces. Either way, you are sure to love the addition to your outdoor space.
Photo credit: Connecticut Stone
Outdoor Kitchen
We started small and now we are going to end BIG! The ultimate in outdoor entertaining is a full outdoor kitchen. Complete with natural stone of course! I am going to put this one down on my “someday” list but your someday might just be today. Plan the kitchen of your dreams and add a few stone elements to make it something really special.
Photo Credit: Lurveys
I am starting with some natural stone out front for curb appeal but I am looking at options to add some to the back yard as well. Stay tuned y’all! In the meantime, if you are looking for a professional to install the natural stone landscaping of your dreams, just click here to do your research!
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Thanks for sharing! It’s very useful!
Would love one of those outdoor stone fireplaces! Thanks for sharing!
These are amazing!!! We bought our house last summer and were lucky to have an already beautiful landscaped yard, but I am hoping to do some stonework at some point… Thanks for sharing!
Oh, my gosh that outdoor kitchen! Be still my foolish heart♥ These are great ideas and I can’t wait to show them to my hubby.
Wow! Gorgeous walkways, patios, and landscaping. Beautiful ideas!
What a beautiful collection, I’d like to do them all!
Very inspiring outdoor ideas! Love the fireplace and would give anything to have an outdoor kitchen. Visiting from Inspiration Galore party.
Great ideas. I really want to improve my yard, but the to do list is long before it becomes a priority! Thanks for linking up to #HomeMattersParty