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May 7, 2024

16 Perfectly Designed Rock Beds For Around The House

Hey there!  Are you looking for landscaping ideas for rock beds around the house? 

Great!  I’m so glad you stopped by.

We are always looking for ways to spruce up the areas around our home, and a low maintenance rock bed is a wonderful option.

They help define borders, hold in moisture and deter weeds.

They also aren’t overly complicated to DIY (more on that below).

Here you will find an extensive list of beautiful rock garden design ideas that would look great in anyone’s yard.

Simple rock bed layout and design ideas that you can transfer to any area around your house.

For more information about a particular landscape design, follow the source links below the images.

Let’s get to it!

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#1) Simple River Rock Bed Edging For Around The House

rock bed around the house

Source: Life In Mediocre Lane

A mixture of large and small river rocks is a wonderful place to start with rock bed landscaping around the house.

They provide an excelled border along grass line edges, and look great by themselves, or alongside other plants and mulch.

#2) Perennial Front Yard Rock Bed Landscaping Idea

rock bed landscaping idea

Source: One Million Ideas

This simple front yard rock bed is neatly arranged with perennial flowers and shrubs for a tidy and clean look.

Simply cut back and prune these flowers and shrubs after the growing season, and they will re-grow in the spring!

It doesn’t get much easier than that.

#3) Mixed Mulch & Rock Bed Landscaping Idea For Around The House

rock bed landscaping around the house

Source: Decor Home Ideas

This gorgeous design highlights natural curves and edges that really work to dress up the front of this home.

Notice the rock beds in combination with bark mulch and larger boulders add dimension and visual interest.

#4) Creative DIY Rock Bed Drainage Idea

DIY rock bed landscaping

Source: Phillip Scott Landscaping

 

Many rock beds run alongside the front or side of your home, meaning that down spouts and water run off need to be considered in the design.

I thought this clever paver stone rock bed idea was attractive and well designed.

You could also slope a natural river rock drainage area for water to move away from your home and foundation.

#5) Gorgeous Custom Landscaping Idea For Rock Bed Around The House

rock bed around the house

Source: JPM Landscape

This rock bed landscape design is just stunning!

The brick border along the grass, small landscape rock, mixed with larger stones and tiered plant groupings look incredible.

#6) Front Yard Rock Bed Landscaping Idea 

rock bed landscaping

Source: Pinterest

If your rock bed landscaping budget doesn’t allow for all the extras noted above, don’t stress!

Here is a great example of how simple curves and well placed plants create a custom look on a flat plane, without breaking the bank.

#7) Water Feature In Your Rock Bed Landscaping Around The House

rock bed landscaping around the house

Source: Extreme Interiors

Adding a small water feature to your rock bed landscape can be easier than you think!

Many stone water features come predrilled and self contained for a straight forward DIY (though it will likely need power).

Consider adding a water feature to any outdoor living space to add incredible ambiance to your outdoor living spaces.

#8) Small Side of The House Rock Garden Landscaping Idea

rock garden landscaping

Source: Unknown

I love the look of the red/brown lava rock mixed with smooth grey river rocks.

Notice how they used varying sizes to encircle taller plants, and create a flowing curvature throughout the straight narrow rock bed.

So pretty!

#9) Stepping Stone Rock Garden Walking Path  

rock garden around house

Source: Pinterest

A rock bed does not necessarily always need to be in a flower bed or include plants.

This attractive defined rock bed area makes the perfect path to the porch steps and looks incredible with bark mulch on either side.

#10) Modern Front Yard Rock Bed Landscaping

front yard landscaping

Source: Fredrickson Landscapes

This modern and minimal front yard rock bed is welcoming and tidy adding character to this ranch style home.

It has pretty symmetry and straight lines of plants that are typically seen in modern landscaping. 

#11) Dry Creek Rock Bed Landscaping Idea For Around The House

rock bed around house

Source: Pinterest

You don’t have to have water to create a beautiful dry creek outlined with river rocks and boulders.

This front yard rock bed emphasizes a natural flowing design with well placed shrubs on either side.

#12) Rustic Front Yard Rock Bed

front yard rock bed

Source: BL Landscapes Pinterest

This attractive front of the house rock bed design has a natural flow and feel.

Notice they also utilizing the dry creek river rock design idea, that also likely helps divert water away from the house.

The larger boulders really anchor the design while trees add depth towards the back.

#13) Mixed Flagstone and River Rock Bed Idea For Around The House

rock bed for around the house

Source: Pinterest

I really like this rock garden design idea.

It not only looks attractive and custom, but it is also a really smart and functional design.

The low profile edge will be easy to mow along and maintain.

#14) Pots & Plants Rock Bed Landscaping Idea

rock bed landscaping idea

Source: Folia Horticulture

This rock bed design has a very established feel with the larger boulders nestled well into the smaller river rock pebble stones.

I also love the tipped pot design, with succulents flowing out in groupings and taller vertical plants towards the back.

#15) Bright & Beautiful Rock Bed Landscaping Around The House 

rock bed around the house

Source: Decor Home Ideas

This rock bed is so bright and welcoming.

I love the combination of light colored landscape rock and larger boulders.

It provides the perfect backdrop for bright green plants and shrubs with pops of pink flowers.

#16) Modern Farmhouse Front Yard Rock Bed Landscaping

front yard rock bed

Source: Scenic Landscaping Inc

This beautiful modern farmhouse exterior is accentuated by the flowing curves of this simple rock bed landscaping.

The small green plants mixed with larger boulders are all that is needed for a clean and attractive rock bed landscape design.

Happy Rock Bed Landscaping Designing

I hope you found some rock bed landscaping ideas for around your house.

You will never regret adding style and design to your outdoor spaces!

For even more inspiration along those lines, check out these posts below…

  • 15 Landscaping Ideas For Along The Fence Line
  • 15 Sensational Succulent Garden Landscaping Ideas
  • 10 Beautiful Backyard Landscapes With Inspiration For Outdoor Living
  • 15 Landscaping Ideas For The Front Of The House
  • 18 Gorgeous DIY Outdoor Decor Ideas For Patios, Porches & Backyards

Cheers for now!

<3 Ang

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