How to Add Charm and Appeal with Flagstone?

Answer 1

Flagstone is so versatile that it has become quite popular in home improvement. Whether it is used for meandering paths or a stone patio, flagstone enhances the project. Flagstone adds beauty and appeal wherever it is used.

A pathway made of flagstone is an invitation to walk. Flagstone entwined with moss, or some other variety of ground cover, brings to mind secret gardens, unexpected finds or another time. Curve the pathway allowing it to wander under trees, around flower beds, in and out of view. Plant flowers in varying sizes, shrubs with flowers in different colors and vines that cross over the path now and then. Work the path around a sitting area for an alluring effect. Two small chairs and a small table provide a perfect spot for tea, coffee or lemonade. The path can also amble around an herb garden where guests can be surrounded by scents of basil, lavender and sage.

Flagstone patios can be as small or as large as you wish them to be. Work out a size and shape on paper and then apply it to the garden. Geometric shapes such as squares or rectangles are a classic touch while shapes such as circles and pinto beans are a bit more whimsical. Moss, or other ground cover, can also be used here, adding nature to the patio. Pebbles, mosaic, sand, shells, cement, brick, stones, mulch and sea glass are some other ideas to consider placing between flagstones. Although most kinds of furniture are fine when it comes to relaxing in, wrought iron furniture makes a wonderful contrast against the soft colors of flagstone, thereby making a strong impact on a stone patio. Surround the furniture with pots of colorful flowers, a birdbath or fountain and a sun umbrella, if there is too much sun, for even more color and wonderful ambiance.

Other ideas for using flagstone include surrounding flowerbeds, a terraced look on a hill, a flagstone area surrounding a birdbath, a planter made out of flagstones around a mailbox and a line of flagstones on either side of a driveway. Flagstone has such beautiful look that it will add charm wherever it is used.