If you have decided to change the look and feel of the outside your home, you have many options to choose from. Landscape rocks and stones are one of those options. They provide many benefits to the homeowner. Beach pebbles are steadily climbing the ladder as one of the most popular landscaping materials to use year-round.
Mexican beach pebbles are a low-maintenance material, they are beautiful and can help the homeowner save money on water costs. Choosing the best color of beach pebbles for your home, however, might be hard to do. Here are some tips to help you choose the best landscaping pebbles for your landscape.
Factor #1: Where Do You Live?
With many colors offered, some beach pebble colors are more popular in specific areas over others. Overall, black landscape pebbles remain the gold standard for general landscaping across the country.
However, those living in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada tend to focus on other colors. They often choose the brownish red colors such as buff sunburst river rock pebbles. These shades match the overall desert landscape better.
It is also important to note that if you live in a rather hot area, such as Arizona, choosing a darker color like black river rock might not be ideal. Dark colors tend to get hotter in the hot desert sun. Because landscape pebbles are always exposed to direct sunlight, they will be affected just like everything else. A lighter shade such as buff or ivory beach pebbles might work better.
Factor #2: What Type of Landscape Look Do You Want?
The type of landscape feel (or look) you have in mind is also a very important factor. Mexican landscape pebbles come in many colors. Black / grey pebbles create a more formal landscape. These landscape rocks have a hint of blue in them, which shows up more when the sun begins to set and daylight fades.
Green or red beach pebbles are often used to create high-contrast areas. People who want a beach-like look usually choose mixed pebbles. Black, brownish-red, green and ivory all come together to provide a light, elegant look.
Factor #3: What Is Your Personal Preference?
Though grey / black is the most popular choice for homeowners, you should always go with the river rock that fits your likes. Beach pebbles will be installed as part of your permanent landscape, so you should choose something you want to look at every day for a long time.
If you want to learn more about the various colors of Mexican pebbles, speak with us today by calling (760) 579-2871. We are always happy to help people who want to improve their landscape with high-quality Mexican beach pebbles.