Landscaping Stone Colors

Size

• The smaller the stones, the brighter they can be in color. For instance, if you're using stones to adorn the area around the driveway or front door, and the outside of your home is red brick or brown wood, burnt orange stones are complementary. If you want to include larger stones around your fountain or pond, painting them a tan or greenish color will give a look of calm and relaxation.

Function

• If the stones are a decorative addition to your garden, colors that match or contrast with the flowers are visually appealing. For example, in a garden with mostly red flowers, stones surrounding the blooms in coral or dusty pink shades makes the area pleasing to the eye.

Considerations

• If you want the stone decorations in your garden to have special family significance, you can create a fountain near your pond of 'rainbow' rocks. Let each family paint a large stone in their favorite color, then purchase a pump to place over the rocks to create a waterfall using the pond water. Or, use brightly colored rocks in front of your home to spell out your family's last name, or display your initial.