One of the most charming design elements found in a garden is cobblestone paving. Where geology has provided hard stone, people have made use of it over the ages, both in a practical manner for paving and in an artistic fashion to embellish their surroundings. Handmade pavers are a beautiful and classic choice, especially when you’re trying to incorporate a walkway into an older homes outdoor decor. There are a variety of cobblestones available.
With cobblestone design elements, you can incorporate it in your garden to create beautiful designs. The slightly imperfect look lends the appearance of age and a casual charm, making the home feel gracious but not stuffy. Cobbles are renowned for their durability and aesthetic appeal. It can also carry vehicular traffic. They are however not restricted to be used in the garden, but can also be used as driveway paving and the cobbles are also popular for paving around swimming pools, patios, walls and landscaping. This makes it ideal for indoor and outdoor use too.
Cobblestones are stones that were frequently used in the paving of early streets. Cobble is the diminutive of the archaic English word cob which means rounded lump. It originally referred to any small stone rounded by the flow of water; essentially it was a large pebble. It was these smooth cobbles, gathered from stream beds, which paved the first cobblestone streets. It was commonplace since ancient times for flat stones with a flat narrow edge to be set on an edge to provide an even paved surface. This was known as a pitched surface and was very common, as it did not require rounded pebbles. Pitched surfaces predate the use of regularly-sized granite sets by more than a thousand years. Such pitched paving is quite distinct from that formed from rounded stones – although both forms are commonly referred to as cobbled surfaces.
The use of cobblestones is also considered to be a more upmarket garden solution because they are unique and artistic. They add beauty to any modern garden. Garden cobble paving stones are perfect for your landscaping project and can make any outdoor space look stylish. By using different surfaces to cover land, garden maintenance is also reduced. With the clever use of cobble edging you can do justice to your garden, by making it simple, giving it balance, repetition and symmetry, colour, line, proportion and unity. Covering your entire garden with cobblestones will save you time and money and leave you with a beautifully admired garden.
