Do you have too many rocks in the garden? Most of our gardens have stones and rocks that we could do without. Our gardens here at TGG are full of them. Their withdrawal is spastic and expensive! Whether you only have a couple of pretty rocks or you practically live in a stone quarry, check out some great ideas for creatively using rocks in the garden!
If you don’t have a surplus of rocks but love these projects, you can always bring some rocks into your garden to tackle these fun DIY rock landscaping projects!
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Landscaping with Rocks: DIY Garden Paths
One of the easiest and most functional ways to use stones in your garden is to create a path. Larger rocks can be used along the border, while smaller stones (or even pebbles/gravel) are ideal for making the path itself. Check out the lessons below!
Financial Gravel Path
Want to introduce some rock landscaping to your yard, but don’t want to spend a fortune on rocks? Totally understandable! Fortunately, the crew at This old house you’ve got this gravel path covered that won’t break the bank.
DIY Stone Path with Edging
The Stone Store knows a thing or two about stone paths and has some great tips for anyone looking to create a simple path like the one below!
DIY garden path with stones
Rocks are such a fun idea for a garden path and a great way to break up pebbles or gravel with a different shape or texture. I love this route tutorial from Claire Douglas Styling!
Quick DIY Backyard Stone Path
The crew at Just Counting promises that this DIY stone path takes less than two weekends to make and we believe it! This is a great tutorial with lots of photos, and don’t those steps look amazing?!
DIY Pebble Mosaic Pathway
Pebble mosaic paths can seem intimidating, but they don’t have to be! A path like this can be a real center piece in your garden and completely change the atmosphere of your yard. Nice Gardening has some very helpful tips to get you started.
DIY landscaping with rocks to make garden steps
Steps are a great addition to your garden, especially if your yard is sloping. Whether you use stones you already have or buy them, these stone garden step ideas should provide the information you need.
DIY Rustic Stone Garden Steps
Love love love how did these happen! They did a great job making these steps look like they’ve always been there. Land of Daphne explains all the tools you’ll need and how to make sure they’re level.
DIY Simple Stone Backyard Steps
2 The Sunny Side uses stacked rocks and stones to make a heavily sloped yard easier to navigate and don’t they look great?!
Stairs made of wood and peas
These wooden stairs are filled with pea gravel, but you could use any kind of small stones or pebbles for this project. Handicraft Thyme explains how to bring these backyard steps to life.
DIY stone steps to your door
Scrappy Geek has a great solution for anyone dealing with a slight slope to their door. These steps add so much more to a yard than a simple path, and they’ll look amazing once the grass grows around them.
DIY Rock and Stone Garden Borders
Another great use for rocks and stones in the garden is to create edging and borders. Whether you’re edging a garden bed, building a French drain or building a full wall, stone gives everything the perfect rustic look.
DIY Fieldstone Garden Wall
This idea from In my own style used to frame a garden bed, but you could also use field stone to create a small retaining wall or outline a backyard path. I love the stacked look here, it adds so much texture.
DIY Dry Stack Natural Rock Wall
I love this project, but more importantly, I love how Learners explains their approach to rock stacking. Basically, don’t try too hard to make it perfect or find the best rock for your next space – just throw them on the wall and they’ll find their own place to rest!
Using rocks for garden borders
Rock edging is perfect for separating paths from grass, garden beds from lawns, and just about anything else in your yard. At Sutton Place has some great tips on how to maintain your boundaries once they are established.
Using rocks for a French drain
If you have drainage problems (or want to prevent future ones!), using rocks for a French drain is a great option. Unlike many other types of drainage, it doesn’t look unsightly or take away from your garden. In fact, as you can see from Pretty Purple Doorjust the opposite!
STILL wondering what to do with rocks in your garden?
Our list wouldn’t be complete without A ROCK GARDEN! If you have large rocks in your garden, why not show them off? There are so many different ways you can take this, such as Learners shows
Elevate your garden by landscaping with rocks!
Creative use of stones and rocks in the garden is an inexpensive way to add a touch of whimsy and creativity, but keep your garden space natural. If you liked them, please try our posts DIY Rock Garden Ideas and How to make a pond! And you might want to head over to our sister site OhMeOhMy and check out our post DIY Driftwood Decorating Ideas.
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