What Is Masonry and How Can It Improve a Warwick, NY, Landscape?

December 16, 2019 The Landworx Team

Whether you are considering renovating your existing Warwick, NY, landscape or planning a new one, stone masonry can elevate the appearance of your property in many ways. Professional stone masonry can highlight special features of your property to bolster the appeal of your landscape.

What is stone masonry?

Long ago, many buildings were constructed of stone because it was the only material that could stand the test of time. Today, many homeowners love the look of stone masonry to bring character, texture, and beauty to their landscape.

Stone masonry is the practice of stacking stones that are combined with mortar as a type of glue to create walls and other structures. Because the appearance and finish of stones differ widely in nature, this can be reflected in the choice of stones for a project, as can the way they are combined.

A stone mason is a skilled craftsman who often has specific certifications to assure the property owner that they have the knowledge to back up the work. Taking stones of varying sizes and shapes, the stone mason works to put them together like a puzzle to create gorgeous features for any landscape.

Stone Masonry Projects

Entrances, Walkways, and Driveways: When you think about it, the entryways to your property and home should be especially welcoming to your guests. Unique stone masonry can make these areas truly special.

Stone pillars with descending walls can signal to your visitors where the entrance to your property starts, and they can make accessing your driveway from the street much easier. This type of pillar with an illuminated fixture on top can bring a finished, elegant look to the driveway, or it can continue the relaxed feel of the rest of your landscape. Depending on the stone choice, your pillars can echo the size of your home and architecture or they can blend in scale and proportion with the rest of the landscape.

Walkways and driveways are ideal places to use stone pavers, which are distinctive with their many laying patterns and color choices. When combined with a contrasting border and a central unique design, these spaces can double as works of art. Because stones are so durable, you won’t have to worry that they will disintegrate over time or from the weight of cars.

Custom Patios: For many homes, the patio can seem like an afterthought—a space tacked on at the end. However, a custom stone patio can be any size you want to accommodate 10 guests or 100. A stone masonry company can design any size or shape patio to fit right into your landscape.

Their skilled masons are able to place paving stones in simple or complex patterns to complement the look of your home’s architecture. With hues of tan, gray, white, and red, there is a stone to bring out the best features of your property, while also allowing you to express your own style.

Stone Walls: We often think that a stone wall must have a purpose in a landscape, such as reducing erosion or diverting storm water. But a stone wall can bring access to parts of your yard that were difficult to access or that were unusable. With wide stone steps and hidden lights, a stone wall can lighten up parts of your nighttime yard, making it easy for the kids to play on their playground while you relax on the patio with a favorite drink.

Consider using a company that specializes in stonework to craft a fine outdoor space for your Warwick, NY, property.