{"id":7737,"date":"2023-12-15T12:50:55","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T17:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nvalandscaping.com\/?p=7737"},"modified":"2023-12-15T12:50:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T17:50:55","slug":"the-power-of-boulders-in-the-landscape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nvalandscaping.com\/blog\/the-power-of-boulders-in-the-landscape\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Boulders in the Landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"
Natural landscapes are captivating to nearly all people. What brings you to the outdoors? Perhaps being emersed in the beauty of the natural world provides us with a sense of wonder as we perceive the power of the landscape. Large trees and boulders among other natural formations are nearly unmovable by man. As homeowners, sometimes you want to bring that look and feel to your property. These features, as well, can serve in a practical way to reenforce the natural slopes of your property and help with erosion. If you don\u2019t have a vision of how to achieve this, we can help you. One idea we recommend for clients is boulders or a boulder retaining wall for the following reasons:<\/p>\n
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Once installed, the boulders may experience minor settling that happens within a year. In addition, if an area being retained is very steep (more than a 3ft tall wall), we wouldn\u2019t suggest boulders to be installed without involving a structural engineer. Potential problems posed with retaining walls this height are from hydrostatic pressure build-up behind the wall and\/or the way in which water flows can undermine the soil holding up a corner of a boulder.<\/p>\n
Clients can be creative with the boulder arranging (we move and place), plant moss on the top of the boulders, or plant ferns\/herbs\/perennials around the boulders to highlight the natural beauty and give contrast to the structure.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s both an art and science. Specific goals are key with boulder installation. Depending on your goals, the size\/color\/type\/arrangement of boulders will vary. It can be a fun process to pick boulders with a client (color preferences\/unique bands in the rocks\/funky shapes etc.). We as the professionals can help guide you to the balance and make sure your desires the needs of the project, and feasibility align with each other.<\/p>\n