6 Landscape Materials for Your Summer Landscape Design

When you’re choosing materials for your Rockland County, NY, summer landscape design, you’ll want to check out our huge supply of landscaping materials that are sure to make all the difference to your new design. From natural stone to stunning summertime plantings, you’ll find everything you need at our nursery and supply yard. Here are six materials your landscape shouldn’t be without this summer.

Natural Stone

Stone is the number one choice for hard-wearing surfaces for many homeowners because of its durability, flexibility, natural beauty and unique appearance. Natural stone connects the home to the environment with its authenticity, rich colors and texture. Because of the huge range of natural stones available, you’re sure to find the shape, sizes, textures, colors, and patterns that suit your home and landscape; and offer a fresh appearance to both traditional and contemporary landscapes. Natural stone requires very little maintenance and can contribute to a relaxed outdoor setting, making it especially convenient for summer landscapes. Stone is a widely used statement piece and comes in a variety of popular options, including granite, flagstone, limestone, slate and quartzite.

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Brick

The biggest advantage of brick is its versatility and warm, characterful appearance.  Brick can also be laid in a range of interesting, complex patterns or in simple, straight lines in keeping with the design of your home or landscape. Whether it’s brick paving or face brick, the color, texture and patterning of brick makes it an ideal complement to stone, gravel, and cobblestone. It’s also great for edging, paving or the construction of vertical elements.

Concrete Pavers

6 Landscape Materials for Your Summer Landscape Design in Rockland County NY

Concrete pavers are a popular choice for homeowners who are looking for an affordable alternative to stone. The beauty of concrete pavers lies in the sheer volume of their design possibilities. Whether you’re after the look of natural stone, cobblestone, brick or a smooth modern surface, you’ll find concrete pavers to match your purpose. The durability and versatility of concrete pavers also place them high on the list of materials for creating stunning hardscapes, from driveways to walkways, to patios, and outdoor kitchens.

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Statement Plants

Colorful and interesting plants are perhaps the simplest and most convenient way of giving your landscape a new look this summer. Statement plants can be used to create focal points and add a unique touch to your landscape.

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Nutrient Rich Topsoil

The first step to keeping your new plantings healthy is to ensure they have fertile ground in which to grow. All-organic soil will ensure your plants are getting the right nutrients to thrive throughout the summer. Whether you’re planting a single tree or remodeling your entire softscape, our supply of soil and composts, and bulk delivery options are the place to start.

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Gravel

Whether you’re looking for a decorative gravel for use as a plant bed filler or for a gravel driveway, or an gravel aggregate for a new construction, this is undoubtedly an essential material. Once again, our bulk supply and delivery can help meet the needs of your new summer landscape design.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

E. P. Jansen Nursery began with an inspired vision only a family-run company can design. After purchasing her father's home and five acres of land in 1972, Elizabeth and Jan Jansen transformed the land into a community-focused, pick-your-own-strawberries, gladiolus, and chrysanthemum farm. Over ten-thousand chrysanthemums grew throughout the five acres during those early years. But as Jan and Elizabeth adapted and grew their vision, they also began to look ahead, expanding their business plan by breaking up their expansive flower offerings into separate products, and thus allowing the growth of an extensive, diverse nursery. After over 45 years, this family-focused company has grown to become the premier hardscape and plant supplier in the region. The sprawling farm now offers high-quality nursery stock curated from around the world as well as a comprehensive selection of natural stone, wall systems, pavers, blue stone, granite, and a wide variety of tools and bulk support materials.