Designing Your Yard with Boulders: Decorative Landscaping Rock Tips

When it comes to a backyard makeover, boulders can be a game-changer. Their natural beauty, durability, and adaptability make decorative landscaping rock a smart choice for DIY landscapers and contractors. At Kilgore Landscape Center, we understand landscaping in Utah, and we're here to provide you with the best tips and best landscaping materials like boulders for your backyard.

Why Choose Landscaping Boulders

Boulders are more than just large decorative rocks for landscaping, they can define and improve the appearance and strength of your landscape in a few ways:

1. Aesthetics: Boulders add a sense of permanence and elegance to your yard. With so many shapes, colors, and textures boulders can create focal points and depth to your landscaping design.

2. Control Erosion: In areas prone to erosion, you can place boulders to stabilize the soil and reduce erosion, protecting your landscape from damage. It can also promote drainage.

3. Low Maintenance: Unlike plants, boulders require little to no maintenance. Once placed, they stay there forever. This is great for long-lasting landscapes without regular upkeep.

4. Adaptability: Boulders can be used in various ways, from creating retaining walls and pathways to serving as seating or even artistic sculptures. Their versatility makes them a valuable addition to any landscape design.

How to Choose the Right Boulders for Your Landscape

Selecting the right boulders is important when you are backyard landscaping. Here are some tips to help you make the best choice of decorative landscaping rock:

1. Size and Scale

Think about the size and scale of your yard when choosing landscaping boulders. Large boulders can dominate small spaces and make them feel cramped, but small boulders might get lost in a large backyard. A good rule of thumb is to choose boulders that complement the overall look and size of your yard.

2. Color and Texture

Boulders come in so many colors and textures. Kilgore Landscape Center in Salt Lake City has some of the best landscaping boulders in Utah. You should choose colors and textures that work well with your landscape design and home exterior. In Utah, the natural hues of natural rocks like sandstone and limestone blend well with the environment.

3. Shape and Form

Boulders can be round, pointed, or irregularly shaped. Round boulders create a softer, more natural look, while angular or pointed boulders provide a bold, dramatic effect. Irregular shapes can add a unique look to your landscape design.

Kilgore Landscape Center Decorative Landscaping Rock: Boulders

Salt & Pepper Granite Boulders

• Price: $150.00 per ton
• Bulk Pricing: Available
• Purchase: In-store only

Description:

Our Salt & Pepper Granite Boulders are highly prized for their distinctive appearance and local origin. Harvested from Salt Lake County, these boulders feature a striking blend of dirty white, grey, and black colors, reminiscent of the natural granite found in the high east benches of southeast Salt Lake County and the Big and Little Cottonwood canyons.

Due to the absence of active granite quarries in Utah, Salt & Pepper Granite Boulders are in limited supply and high demand. Their unique coloring and local heritage make them a standout choice for landscaping projects. If you've been searching for this particular type of granite, we advise you to act quickly, as availability can be sporadic.

White Marble Boulders

• Price: $190.00 per ton
• Bulk Pricing: Available
• Purchase: In-store only

Description: 

White Marble Boulders are known for their striking bright white coloring with dark accents from natural moss and lichen. These boulders are versatile and can enhance any landscape setting, whether used as accents or for stacking walls. Their bright and clean appearance adds a touch of elegance to any outdoor space.

Uinta Boulders

• Price: $150.00 per ton
• Bulk Pricing: Available
• Purchase: In-store only

Description:

Sourced from a high desert Utah quarry, Uinta Boulders decorative landscaping rock has a natural light brown and dark tan base coloring with natural moss and lichen accents. Their neutral tones make them a popular choice for any landscape since they complement many color schemes. Uinta Boulders are great for accents and stacking walls, giving the landscape a natural, cohesive look to your outdoor space.

Sunrise Boulders

• Price: $150.00 per ton
• Bulk Pricing: Available
• Purchase: In-store only

Description:

Sunrise Boulders come from the same quarry as our sunrise flagstone and sunrise cut steps, with a beige base coloring with brown, tan, orange, and occasionally purple and grey marbling. These landscaping boulders in Utah are ideal for stacking to create natural rock walls and make great focal points in any landscape because of their unique and varied coloration.

Desert Pearl Boulders

• Price: $150.00 per ton
• Bulk Pricing: Available
• Purchase: In-store only

Description:

Desert Pearl Boulders come from a high desert quarry in Utah. These boulders have unique features that make them a great landscaping material for any landscaping project. Their aesthetic appearance allows them to blend into many landscape designs.

Mountain Rose Boulders

• Price: $150.00 per ton
• Bulk Pricing: Available
• Purchase: In-store only

Description: Mountain Rose Boulders come from a high desert quarry of decorative landscape rock in Utah, specifically Southern Utah. They are different with their neutral coloring with slight pinkish highlights and complemented by accent colors of pinks, purples, tan, brown, and grey marbling. These striking characteristics make Mountain Rose Boulders a smart hardscape landscape material choice for any landscaping project, whether used as focal points or for constructing natural rock walls.

Important Note: Asphalt Material’s boulders are subject to availability and are not always in stock. They are popular choices among landscapers in Utah, so be sure to check with us regarding current availability to avoid missing out on these beautiful rocks.

Kilgore Landscape Center in Salt Lake City, Utah

Landscape Materials Delivery in Utah

We offer delivery services for all boulder purchases to ensure they arrive safely and efficiently at your project site. Please note that delivery charges are additional and the posted price is for customer pick-up only. While we deliver the boulders to your site, we are not able to place them for you.

Cancellation, Rescheduling, and Return Policy

We strive to provide excellent customer service at Kilgore Landscape Center. Given the nature of our products, specific policies regarding cancellations, rescheduling, and returns apply. Please contact our customer service team for detailed information on these policies.

At Kilgore’s Landscape Center, we're committed to helping you find the perfect decorative landscaping rock for your landscaping projects. Visit us today to explore our landscaping materials like Salt & Pepper Granite Boulders, White Marble Boulders, Uinta Boulders, Sunrise Boulders, Desert Pearl Boulders, Mountain Rose Boulders, and other high-quality landscaping rocks. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a professional contractor, we have the resources and expertise to help you create a beautiful backyard in Utah.

Boulders in Utah From Kilgore Landscape Center at Asphalt Materials Inc.

Boulders can create a unique backyard landscape for your outdoor area. Their natural beauty, durability, and adaptability make them a popular choice for DIY landscapers and contractors in Utah. Choose the right boulders and know how to place them to create a beautiful backyard with these landscaping materials.

At Kilgore Landscape Center, we offer a wide selection of high-quality boulders in Utah to help you reach your landscaping goals. Visit us today to see our collection of hardscape and landscaping materials and get advice on how to put boulders into your yard design. Whether you're a DIY landscaper or a professional contractor in Utah, we're here to help you create the best outdoor landscape.