Ways to Landscape with Stone and Mulch

A gravel path winds around to a massive stone arch in the entryway to the "Sun and Moon Garden" in Ohio. Designed by <a target="_blank" href="http://www.miriamsriverhousedesigns.com/">Miriam's River House Designs</a>, the garden and walkway won a 2014 Association of Professional Landscape Designers award.

Photo: Photo courtesy of Dan Drobnick

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Charming Circle

A gravel path winds around to a massive stone arch in the entryway to the "Sun and Moon Garden" in Ohio. Designed by Miriam's River House Designs, the garden and walkway won a 2014 Association of Professional Landscape Designers award.

Georgia's Jackson Lake may be the focal point of this property, but the stone steps and mulched beds outlined in stone beautify the space.

Photo: Photo courtesy of Wally Cawthon

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Lakefront Look

Georgia's Jackson Lake may be the focal point of this property, but the stone steps and mulched beds outlined in stone beautify the space.

You will find multiple ideas in this yard, including curvy stone walls that match the exterior and are amid pinestraw beds. Elongated stone pavers are embedded in grass, leading to the walkway of the custom home.

Photo: Photo courtesy of Peachland Homes

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Welcoming Details

You will find multiple ideas in this yard, including curvy walls using stone that matches the exterior. Elongated stone pavers are embedded in grass, leading to the walkway of this custom home.

A section of yard can be carved out for a mulched bed and special feature, such as a sandbox with simple stone elements.

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Play Pit

A section of yard can be carved out for a mulched bed and special feature, such as a sandbox with simple stone elements.

To create this stunning arch, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.miriamsriverhousedesigns.com/gardens/solstice-garden/">Miriam's River House Designs</a> used linear stone side buttresses and the three top linear stones. The pieces of stone selected for the arch also have unusual formations and designs, and an angel sculpture can be viewed along the gravel path.

Photo: Photo courtesy of Dan Drobnick

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Amazing Arch

To create this stunning arch, Miriam's River House Designs used linear stone side buttresses and the three top linear stones. The pieces of stone selected for the arch also have unusual formations and designs, and an angel sculpture can be viewed along the gravel path.

A mixture of mulch and pea gravel lays a striking foundation for the entryway to this neoclassical revival home, dating to the 1830s, in Madison, Ga.

Photo: Photo courtesy of Madison-Morgan Cultural Center

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Mixed Materials

A mixture of mulch and pea gravel lays a striking foundation for the entryway to this neoclassical revival home, dating to the 1830s, in Madison, Georgia.

Stone pavers cut in a geometric pattern and are inset among the sod, as part of a backyard makeover that included adding the large stone patio with an outdoor kitchen and a pool house (not pictured).

Photo: Photo courtesy of Cynthia Karegeannes

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Triangular Pattern

Stone pavers cut in a geometric pattern are a key design element in a backyard that also has a stone patio with an outdoor kitchen and a pool house (not pictured).

A variety of mulched beds boost the look of this property, which backs up to a pond in the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.harborclub.com">Harbor Club</a> community on Lake Oconee in Georgia.

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Low Maintenance for Lake Community

A variety of mulched beds boost the look of this property, which backs up to a pond in the Harbor Club community on Lake Oconee in Georgia.

Use mulch and stone around one side of the home to lead people to your garden.

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Garden Pathway

Use mulch and stone around one side of the home to lead people to your garden.

Sometimes the best-laid plans include stone and pinestraw. The design of the beds and patio placement by<a target="_blank" href="http://www.rpmlandscapeandpavers.com"> RPM Landscape and Pavers</a> takes into account the slope of the backyard.

Photo: Photo courtesy of RPM Landscape

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Sculpted Backyard

Sometimes the best-laid plans include stone and pinestraw. The design of the beds and patio placement by RPM Landscape and Pavers takes into account the slope of the backyard.

Photo: Image Courtesy of Northwest Botanicals, Seattle

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Solution to Troublesome Yard

A garden created by Dennis Hopkins of Northwest Botanicals uses mulch, wood chips, bark and cedar chips for drainage.

A mulched pathway descends to the lush shade garden, lined with giant hostas, frilly ferns, and billowy hydrangeas.

Photo: Photo by Ben Rollins

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Shredded Bark Mulch Used to Line Garden Pathway

Try shredded bark to mulch pathways lined with plants and stones in a garden. Soft surfacing for garden paths consists of natural materials that include combinations of stone, wood and shell.

12 Clever Ways to Landscape with Stone and Mulch