Use boulders in the garden

As if it had always been there - tips for authentic design

The art of creative garden design with boulders lies in not letting the chunks appear as foreign bodies. We looked over the shoulder of the high priests of horticulture as they were majestic Natural stone Integrate authentically into the design plan. This is how it works:

• Do not place boulder on a hill or at an angle on one embankmentbecause this situation is unnatural
• Sink at least a third or half of the stone into the ground
• Alternatively, transplant the monolith with half-height grass to create the appearance of naturalness

The huge stone monuments never lie on the surface of the ground in the wild. Their weight always allows boulders to sink to a large extent in the ground.

Attractive contrasts with boulders and plants - this is how it works

By associating boulders with contrasting plant species in the garden, the magical attraction is increased. Arrange the imposing natural stone in the middle of a grass and moss landscape or in the center of the heather garden, gentle shapes and exciting colors meet in a horticultural style Total work of art.

Aim for a natural appearance, surround boulders with gnarled, half-height trees, such as the crippled pine.

The concentrated power of nature is expressed in a combination of boulders and water. Solitaires, the mighty chunks are ideal for creating romantic water features or, as a source stone, attract everyone's attention. As a stone group, the rock giants lend the swimming and fish pond or one Stream the Embossed wild natural beauty.

Patina desirable

Freshly scrubbed, boulders lose a large part of their authentic aura. We therefore recommend leaving the natural patina on the surface. If the algae growth should get out of hand in cold and damp weather, the problem can be solved in no time with water and a hand brush.