When I think of the granite, my mind travels back in time. This durable rock has an amazing history in city construction and is also rooted in religion and reverence.
What is the history of granite?
Photograph courtesy of Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design.
For more of this garden, see After the Hurricane: The Resurrection of a Wild Garden in Maine. Not only is a piece of history attached to these reclaimed vintage pieces, the exposure to the elements and years of wear and tear also creates a unique patina.
What are the different kinds of granite?
A wide selection of Granite Landscape Pavers is available at Recycled Granite St. Louis.
Studio Terremoto designed a Bel Air Dream Pop landscape featuring century agave rooted in a bed of decomposed granite. and ability to suppress weeds makes decomposed granite a natural choice for paths and patios.
What is the difference between crushed granite and decomposed granite?
Rock on Top of Another Rock, by Peter Fischli and David Weiss, was on exhibit at the Serpentine Galleries in London from 2013 to 2014.
What is the best way to use granite boulders in a landscape?
What are some tips for using granite pavers for paths and patios?
For more of this garden, see Landscape Architect Visit: Clamshell Alley on the Coast of Maine.
Photograph by Matthew Cunningham.
One-of-a-kind Reclaimed Granite Planters are available from Olde New England.
How do you use granite for a planter?
Photograph by Jonathan Levitt courtesy of ASLA.
Sources for the dry-laid granite used through the site include salvaged Acadia granite from Sullivan Quarry andWoodbury Gray Granite from Swenson Quarry.For more of this garden, see Lessons from the Land: Finding a Lost Landscape on the Coast of Maine.
What is the benefit of a dry-stacked granite wall?
When should I use granite landscape edging?
Antique granite cobblestones edge a lawn. Garden and driveway edging: If you are looking for a crisp, durable edge and a more manicured look, consider cut granite or rustic cobblestones to edge planting beds or a driveway.
What is the bet use of granite steps and treads?
Pre-cut granite steps and treads: Whether granite steps outperform brick, concrete or wood, especially under harsh weather conditions, is up for debate, but the fact that these treads won’t chip, degrade or be affected by freeze-thaw cycles makes them a popular choice for both traditional and contemporary designs.
Fire pits: Of course nothing warms up a garden space like a fire pit, and when constructed with granite the look is exceptionally long lasting and complementary.
Is granite a good material for fire pits?
Now the downside of this versatile stone. In fact, India is the largest global producer of granite.
What are the drawbacks of using granite in a landscape?