The landscape beds on your property in Iowa are focal points in your yard. They need to look manicured and polished throughout the year to maintain your property's curb appeal, and a great way to do that is by having a rock ground cover installed in them. When looking for rock ground covers, there are three popular types of rocks that you should consider: river rocks, trap rocks, and buckskin rocks. These rocks come in various shades, tones, shapes, and sizes, offering distinct styles and aesthetics for your landscape beds. All of these rocks will provide the intended health benefits of a ground cover for your plants as well, which include combating soil erosion and protecting them from harsh conditions.

1. River Rocks

Landscape bed in Waukee, IA, with river rock ground cover and plants.

River rocks are a popular type of rock to use as a ground cover for your landscape beds in Iowa. This rock has experienced years of weathering and erosion from moving water, giving it its smooth, rounded, or semi-polished appearance. It features various shades of gray, beige, and brown, but can sometimes have hints of pink, red, and orange. River rocks are usually 1 to 2 inches in diameter, making them the perfect ground cover material for your landscape beds.

Using river rocks as ground cover for your landscape bed will make the vibrant colors of your plants and flowers shine even more. These rocks also provide good drainage, meaning your landscape beds will not be waterlogged and your plants can stay healthy! What's more, river rocks come in various types, like granite, basalt, and schist, each of which features a distinct aesthetic style that can elevate the beauty of your landscape beds.

2. Trap Rock

Trap rocks are dark-colored igneous rocks that you can consider for your landscape bed in Iowa. Common types of trap rocks are basalt, diabase, and peridotite, which are dark-colored rocks that make for a great cover for your landscape. These rocks are crushed to create smaller pieces that can be used as a ground covering. The rustic charm of trap rocks will give a modern and sleek look to your landscape beds. It will serve as a great contrast for your landscape plants' interesting colors and textures!

Hire professionals to install rock ground coverings in your landscape beds to ensure it is done with precision and with the health of your plants in mind.

3. Buckskin Rock

Another popular type of rock that you can use as a ground cover for your landscape bed is buckskin rock. This rock comes in pale tones of gray and tan, providing a neutral shade for your landscape. It comes in various sizes and shapes and is a versatile, decorative rock that will match your landscape's aesthetic and style. Like all other landscaping rocks, buckskin rock will effectively combat soil erosion and protect your plants from harsh weather conditions while helping to prevent weeds from growing in your landscape beds in Iowa.

Call us today to sign up for our rock installation service!

If you want to give your landscape beds the perfect finishing look, you'll want to take advantage of our rock installation service! Our team at Brilliant Borders Landscaping offers top-quality landscaping rock options for your ground cover and we follow a meticulous installation process to ensure we achieve the perfect thickness of your rock ground cover. We offer this service to commercial and residential properties, as well as HOAs, in Waukee, West Des Moines, Urbandale, and surrounding communities in Iowa. You can rest assured that our professionals undergo regular training to deliver top-quality results for our clients. Give us a call today at (515) 664-6205 to sign up for our rock installation service.