Natural boulders, stone outcroppings and stepping stones that add texture, seating and structure to gardens and slopes.
Big stones bring weight and age to a landscape. A boulder grouping at the corner of a bed, an outcropping on a slope or a line of stepping stones across a lawn adds a natural, settled look that plants alone cannot. Nashville owners use native limestone and other stones to anchor gardens, create seating and hold slopes in place.
Your designer picks stone that fits the region and the style, and plans placement so the stones look like they belong, partly buried and grouped in odd numbers. The crew uses machinery to set stones on a compacted base, builds stepping paths with level treads and arranges outcroppings with planting pockets. The scope covers the stone, placement, base and any machinery access. Delivery and access can shape a stone project. Large stones need a path for equipment, and we check gates, lawns and utilities before the delivery day so nothing is damaged along the way. Seeing stones in person before choosing helps, because color and texture vary widely.
Regional limestone and fieldstone look natural and match the landscape, and color varies from stone to stone.
Stones are partly buried and grouped with varied sizes, which makes them look natural, not placed.
Large flat stones set level and evenly spaced make a path that is easy and comfortable to walk.
Gaps between stones hold plants, and drainage behind them keeps soil from washing out.
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BeforeAfterType and size chosen.
Groupings and paths drawn.
Compacted and level.
Placed with equipment.
Soil and plants added.
Maintenance tips shared.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
ResourceNSIA trade association for the natural stone industry that publishes education, design guidance and technical resources.Learn more 
ResourceWeb Soil SurveyA free online tool from the Natural Resources Conservation Service that maps soil types and their properties for…Learn more 
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You tell us how you want to use your outdoor space. One call sets up a visit that fits your day.
A designer walks the yard, measures, notes slope, drainage, sun, trees and utilities and listens to your goals.
You see a layout, materials and a written scope with the base, drainage, structures and schedule before anything begins.
Utility marking is requested, the area is excavated and a compacted stone base and drainage are built first.
Surfaces, walls, structures and features are built in a clear order, with checks and photos along the way.
The site is cleaned up, the space is explained on a walk-through and care tips are shared.
Most come from regional quarries and suppliers, and we help you choose stone that fits the landscape.
Odd groups with varied sizes look natural, and we plan the layout on site.
Large stones and outcroppings can stabilize soil, often together with drainage and planting.
Large stones are set on a compacted bed and partly buried for stability.
Flat-topped stones make good seats, and we choose and place them for comfort.
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