Outdoor Design

nature’s gift

T he timeless beauty and grace of natural stone has been celebrated around the world for centuries. Natural stone is inimitable. As it’s crafted by Mother Nature, every piece is distinctive with unique markings and colourings. The beauty of natural stone is that once pieces are placed together, they form an artistic tapestry of colours, shapes, textures and forms. It’s easy to maintain and durable and, as decades pass, it gains a richness of depth in colour and tone.

ACCORDING TO TYPE

The most popular types of natural stone include granite, bluestone, sandstone, travertine and limestone. According to Chris Gill from Lifestyle Landscape Design & Construction, all varieties of natural stone have different qualities and limitations — some will be better for the job you have in mind than others. Says Chris, “It’s a good idea to talk to experts who know about the qualities of different types of stone.”

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