Pebbles also make a great backdrop for landscaping with flowers as well as taking center stage when it comes to how to landscape without plants. A design like this one works for both a modern urban space and a country garden. Using a mix of big ones, little ones and in-between sized pebbles means you can design a unique and interesting scheme that has real standout. Opt for pebble inlays to break up hardscaping Subtly patterned tiles form a 'rug' under the fire bowl to anchor the lounging area.' 4. 'We wanted to break up the large format porcelain patio paving with more artisanal textures. 'The pebbles in the fire bowl contribute to a subtle use of textures throughout the hard landscaping in this garden,' says Sam Proctor of Chiltern Garden Design (opens in new tab). The sleek fire bowl design shown here really makes this entertaining space.
As well as buying fire bowls with pebbles included, it's also possible to buy concrete and ceramic fire pebbles, available from Amazon (opens in new tab), that look and feel like the real thing in a variety of shapes and sizes so you can retro fit an existing design. They can be used to add visual interest to a fire bowl or other fire pit ideas, with the varied tones of the pebbles providing a textured surface in contrast to the smooth bowl. Pebbles will bask happily in the limelight and take center stage as part of your backyard design. 'A scheme like this can be designed for drought resistance with the pebbles acting to reduce moisture loss, and ornamental grasses are often used in ‘dry’ schemes,' adds Alice, 'but in fact many of the popular grasses cultivars such as Stipas, Miscanthus and Molinia are actually quite tolerant of a wide range of conditions.' 2.
All the stone is light reflective, providing a backdrop to the diaphanous and airy landscaping with grasses that accompanies it. When pebbles and boulders are combined with gravel in this way, they are as much a feature as the planting. 'Using stone paired with ornamental grasses gives a nod to the rocky outcrops and soil-less ground you might see in these regions. 'For this design I took inspiration from dry lands like steppes and prairies where there is little tree-like vegetation but lots of grasses,' explains Alice Meacham. If you like the thought of including some Mediterranean garden ideas or want to create a dry garden it's a natural fit too. Pebbles are a great look for contemporary low maintenance landscaping to create a plot with minimal upkeep and are a good choice if you're thinking of getting rid of the lawn as part of this. (Image credit: Alice Meacham Garden Design)
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