Landscape Ideas - Rock & Stonework

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Rock Gardens & Rain Gardens

Rock/rain garden installed by Environmental Construction Inc. in Kirkland WA

With so many types of rock and stone to choose, they make for a colorful and interesting addition to a garden. Rock is beneficial in a landscape too. Here we have installed a "rain garden", which uses different sizes of stone and water-loving plants to slow the flow of water runoff.

Rock Used for Landscape Steps

Rock used for landscape steps by Environmental Construction Inc. in Kirkland WA

Rock are commonly used for landscape steps. These stone risers blend into the natural landscape with plants nestled amongst them.

Rock Used for Hillside Stability

Rock installation on a hillside by Environmental Construction Inc. in Kirkland WA

Rock and plants are commonly used to stabilize a hillside. Here we use a variety of rock and bushes to provide both an attractive hillside and one that is not as likely to erode.

Rock Used in Hillside Terracing

Rock used in hillside terracing, installed by Environmental Construction Inc. in Kirkland WA

Creating a hillside terrace is a great way to provide usable space, a walking path, or planting area. Large rock are commonly used for terracing, as well as other materials (such as timber or cement block.)

Rock & Plants Used in Hillside Landscaping

Rock and plants installed in hillside and walkway by Environmental Construction Inc. in Kirkland WA

Large rock set in a hill does more than just hold back the earth. Together with plants, they create a beautiful landscape. Here vines gracefully surround the stone which creates an attractive wall.

Rock Outcroppings

Rock outcropping in a landscape, installed by Environmental Construction Inc. in Kirkland WA

A rock (or stone) outcropping is just another way of saying, "A large stone that protrudes out of the ground"...or you might call it, "A nice place to sit after a stroll around the garden." Either way, rock outcroppings might be the perfect feature to add to your landscape installation.

Swale Installation

Swale installation in a landscape, by Environmental Construction Inc. in Kirkland WA

Rock is also used in swale construction. Similar to rain gardens, a swale is a shallow pathway that is designed to collect excess water. This landscape installation uses rock in a variety of ways, including a stone patio and rock outcroppings.

Stone Walls

Stone wall installation, by Environmental Construction Inc. in Kirkland WA

Stone walls are timeless, taking us back generations. Here the small stone wall frames a stone patio and doubles as a place to sit and reminisce

Environmental Construction, Inc.

It's not simply about designing and building beautiful garden spaces, it's about providing a landscape oasis where you can relax from the daily grind and recharge. Let us create an outdoor space that will enhance your home and quality of life.

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