Garden With Beautiful Stone Design

 There are many hardscaping elements that can be added to a landscape design that are both attractive and functional.                                                               One example of this is the gabion wall. Gabion walls can be used in landscapes as retaining walls, decorative site walls, seating walls, accent walls and more. Gabion walls are well suited for mid-century modern designs as they tend to be more linear in shape and it’s harder to make organic shapes with gabions. This hardscape structure has seen an increase in usage over the past few years and here’s what you should know if you are considering using one in your next landscaping project.  What is a gabion wall? Gabion is derived from the Italian word for “cage” and is a wire container that can hold any sort of inorganic material. They can form flexib...

 Gabion planters have been used for centuries to add interest to gardens and landscapes and they are surprisingly easy to make too. The word gabion is derived from the Latin word gabion, which means “big cage”. Well that makes sense They’re usually filled with rocks or other organic stuff and I think they look stunning in the garden.  What Is Gabion and How Can I Use It in My Yard? Gabion is an up-and-coming landscape trend that uses wire baskets filled with rocks to create a unique-looking retaining wall.  It’s an attractive, effective, and inexpensive addition to any yard. Gabion is praised for being both beautiful and environmentally friendly. It requires no concrete or mortar and can be made with discarded rubble from local excavation projects. Gabion is also extremely affordable, often costing nothing more than the price of the wire cages. Once in place, gabion will last the lifetime of your garden. The loose stones are permeable, and the metal cages prevent the rock...