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photo credit: greenbrokeI was thinking about concrete this past weekend because it is time to get ice melting salt before the first big winter storm. When you think about concrete, you usually think about the sidewalk, your driveway and maybe your porch, but what about your landscape? After all, concrete landscaping is extremely versatile, low maintenance, and is all the rage these days. On top of that, it is an eco-friendly product because it is easily recycled.

You can use concrete landscaping for many different parts of your yard. Most people use concrete designs for the walkways and paths that wind through their gardens. This is more for those with larger yards but even if your yard is small it could do well with a little concrete added in. You could put down a lively patio that you and your friends could it at to have drinks or tea. There is nothing more fun than a little party out on the patio on a nice day. These days you can buy stamps to give the concrete a more natural look and you can also stain it to appear like any stone you can think of.

Stone walls are another form of concrete landscaping that has really caught on like wildfire. Walls are what will frame the whole home. They are the gorgeous and steely frame to the glorious painting that is your front and back yard. There are many other reasons to have concrete landscaping such as walls as well. They make great retaining walls for raised planting beds, and can double as extra seating during your next party. If you want a textured look, concrete walls take well to stucco finishes or even tile to complement the overall theme of your landscape and garden.

Finally, even small concrete stepping stones can add punch to a landscape and function as way to keep you from stomping down your plants as you walk through the beds. The best thing about concrete landscaping is that while it can be functional you can make it look as if it is just there for looks. There is so much that you can do with concrete landscaping because it is so easy to form and work with. You can use concrete landscaping bricks or you can use whole solid slabs. You can even get custom made concrete landscaping stones that are in unique and creative shapes and patters. The best part is that concrete projects are do it yourself friendly. Not all do it yourself landscape care tips are as easy to understand and follow as concrete projects. Take some time and see what all is out there in terms of concrete landscaping, you might just be surprised. Visit the Eco Friendly Blog.