Stacking Stone in Fort Collins & Northern Colorado

Welcome to The Rock Garden, your ultimate destination in Fort Collins for high-quality dry stack stone, flagstone, walling rock, boulders, and more. Whether you’re planning an intricate garden wall, a rustic outdoor fireplace, or a serene backyard retreat, our gorgeous selection of dry stack stone including strip stone will help you create a landscape that is both functional and breathtaking.

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Our Stacking Stones Offerings

Dry Stack and Strip Stone

(8” and 4” deep, appx. 18 and 35 sq.ft. per ton)

Watermark Buff

Also available as Flagstone, Walling Rock, and Boulders

Smoke

Also available as Flagstone, Garden Steps, and Raw Slabs

Cowboy

Also available as Flagstone, Garden Steps, and Raw Slabs

Colorado Red

Also available as Flagstone

New Mexico

Available as 8” dry stack only, or Flagstone

What is Dry Stack Stone?

Dry stack is a classic technique for building structures using stones without any mortar to bind them together. This method is widely appreciated for its aesthetic appeal, durability, and versatility in landscaping projects.

Unlike traditional stonework, dry stacking relies on the careful placement of stones without the use of mortar. This results in a look that is both natural and timeless, reminiscent of ancient stone walls and structures. Each stone's unique texture and color contribute to a picturesque, rustic appearance that blends seamlessly into natural settings. Dry stack structures are incredibly durable and their design allows them to settle naturally over time, reducing the need for repairs and maintenance.

Applications For Dry Stack Stone

Dry stack stone is incredibly versatile and can be used in various landscaping features, including:

Retaining Walls: Perfect for controlling soil erosion and creating leveled areas in your garden. Their natural look also enhances the landscape's beauty.

Stone Fences: Provides a sturdy yet visually appealing boundary for your property.

Garden Borders: Adds a charming, defined edge to garden beds and pathways.

Use of Strip Stone in Dry Stack Construction

A popular choice in dry stack construction is strip stone. This type of stone is cut into thin, rectangular shapes, making it particularly suited for creating uniform, clean-lined features, and straight lines that are ideal for contemporary landscaping designs. Thanks to their consistent dimensions, strip stones are easier to work with than other types of dry stack stone, allowing for a relatively straightforward and efficient installation process. These reasons, plus their number of versatile uses, make them a practical choice for many landscaping projects.

Using Stacking Stone As Yard Edging

While there are several materials to choose from, at The Rock Garden, we’re a bit biased in believing that natural stone adds a level of natural refinement that’s unmatched by plastic, wood, or steel. We’ve found that there are a few ways to install stone edging to achieve the most eye-catching result:

Separating Your Garden and Grass

One of the most popular ways to use stone edging is to create a physical barrier between your vegetable garden or flower bed and your lawn. This border adds a contrasting natural element between all the green foliage and is helpful in creating a hard line for kids and even dogs to know where to play and where to stop.

Bordering Driveways and Pathways

Many people view mowing as an art; and installing stone edging can add to the finished product. Rather than risk weeds popping up along the edges of your lawn or an uneven cut, edging helps divide the grass from driveways and pathways cleanly.

Surrounding Focal Points

A fire pit without edging looks pretty bare, and the same can be said for decorative pieces like sculptures or birdbaths. Edging with rock like Dry Stack or Strip Stone can be a great option to complete the look of any artistic components in your yard.

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Visit The Rock Garden to Explore Our Dry Stack Stone

Discover the endless possibilities with dry stack stone at The Rock Garden. Conveniently located in Fort Collins, we offer a large selection of dry stack stones and unmatched expert advice for your landscaping projects. Discover the endless possibilities with dry stack stone at The Rock Garden. Visit us today and let us help you bring your outdoor vision to life with the perfect stones for your next landscaping masterpiece.

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