Over time your Goshen, NY, landscape can become less defined as the plants and trees grow larger. Unfortunately, this can make a landscape look unkempt and can require some editing to bring out a fresh beauty. One way to refine a property can be through natural stone masonry features that bring weight and visual clarity to your landscape.

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Retaining Walls

Well-known as a remedy for erosion and storm water wreaking havoc in a steep yard, retaining walls can be quite uniquely beautiful and useful for other purposes, too. Because there are so many sizes and shapes and colors of natural stone available for retaining wall construction, no two walls will be exactly alike.

Boulder Walls: A talented landscape company can bring in huge boulders that can add definition to your landscape by creating a stopping point in the property. This can serve to give a visual division between one part of your yard from another, like when there is a slope toward the driveway that needs a definite ending point. Placing boulders along the edge of the space can create planting beds above the boulders and lend visual weight to the driveway edges. 

Stacked Stone Walls: A classic stacked stone wall can complement any landscape and home architecture style while also giving a property more functional planting space. Surrounding a patio area, a stacked stone wall can create a division between the patio space and the nearby plantings. A stacked stone wall can also be ideal for spaces in the yard where the elevation changes. 

Walkways and Steps

One of the most undervalued ways to refine a landscape can be to expand and resurface walkways from the driveway to the main entryway. Enlarging the width of the sidewalk to four feet can allow guests to walk side-by-side as they exit their cars and approach the entry to your home. With fresh natural stone as the surface of the walkway, your sidewalk can complement the exterior colors and tones of your home to bring out the beauty of the natural setting. 

When you add steps with more depth and width, this can make it much easier for your guests to climb them to the landing. This type of natural stone step also allows for guests to ascend together. 

Entry Pillars

Natural stone entry pillars for a driveway can not only look amazing at night but also increase the visibility of your driveway and home. Entry pillars can be topped with lanterns that bring ambient light and they can be designed with built-in planters to highlight your favorite seasonal flowers. A gorgeous set of natural stone pillars at the entrance to your driveway can create a clear definition between your property and the street—in the most beautiful way!

When your Goshen, NY, landscape needs to be refined and refreshed, natural stone can be an ideal option for creating interest and definition where there was none. A talented landscape team knows that amazing landscapes start with amazing designs and that part of that design should focus on clear boundaries within the property. 

A team of artisans and craftsmen of fine outdoor spaces can help you to identify your style so that they can execute your vision so that you get the finest landscape in the neighborhood.

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