The World and Stone
The Real Problem With Wheelbarrows
Still lifting heavy stones into a wheelbarrow? Here’s why that’s dangerous—and what smart DIYers over 50 are using instead to move rocks with ease.
What is a Cornish Hedge?
Cornish Hedges are an exciting way to repurpose an abundance of stone in rocky soil regions like New England, and the American Southwest.
The Zigzagging Stone Walls of New England
These walls are beautiful relics from the past, built in a time when heavy machinery wasn’t even imagined. Every single stone in these walls was moved, stacked, and maintained by hand.
Why Large Stones Are Essential in Your Garden
If you aim to tell a story with your landscape creations, always consider the importance of large stones in designing a landscape. They are the anchor points of any great design by providing a constant source of color and variety throughout the seasons. Stones remind us of the striking sense of balance between the solidity of our earth and the fragile, fleeting life of flowers and plants. Stone is the yin. Life is the yang.
Why You Need Big Stones In Your Landscapes
Imagine a garden without stones; it’d be like a story without a setting, missing something fundamental. There’s hardly a natural scene on this green earth that doesn’t feature stone in some breathtaking way. To leave stones out of your garden is to leave out a vital character from your narrative, a glaring omission in the tale of nature you’re trying to tell.