Natural stone is so versatile and stylish that you can use it just about anywhere in your outdoor space. And adding natural stone pavers to your yard opens up a world of possibilities. And as beautiful as they are, natural stone pavers can be so much more than just simple pathways or patios. You can use natural stone pavers to create a fun place for you and your family to enjoy together.

If you are considering natural stone pavers for your next yard project, the following ideas might pique your interest.

1. Create a Chess or Checkerboard

If you have the space, you can use natural stone pavers to create a life-size chess or checkerboard in your yard. Natural stone comes in many colors, so you won't have any problems giving your board the classic checkered look. This is a great way to spend time with your family, playing chess outdoors, soaking up vitamin D, and getting plenty of exercise.

And if you choose to create ornamental wooden pieces to play with, when you aren't playing, your chess or checkers board will become part of the scenery of your yard.

2. Build a Hopscotch Pathway

If you have young children, a fun thing to do is to turn your natural stone pavers into a hopscotch pathway. This is a great way to encourage your children to spend more time outdoors. And a hopscotch pathway offers many benefits, such as physical, social, and mental development.

According to a scientific study, children who spend more time outdoors have better distance vision than children that stay indoors, playing on their phones or watching TV.

3. Install Paver Lights

Natural stone pavers also combine well with paver lights, especially if you choose colorful pavers that complement your paver lights. With your path lit up, you'll feel safe and cozy on your early evening walks. And if you go for a mix of randomly shaped natural stone pavers, you'll see interesting patterns that you might not see in full daylight.

4. Create Multiple Meandering Paths

Straight and even paths are attractive in a modern and sleek sense. But if you want something that stirs the imagination, a series of meandering paths is better. A meandering path that disappears around a wall, or around some vegetation, promises adventure and discovery. You can add to the magic of your wandering pathways by having them lead to features like ponds and stone benches.

5. Space Your Pavers Out

Natural stone pavers come in many shapes and sizes. This gives you the opportunity to space your pavers out as they snake across your yard. Rather than a straight, tightly knit path, you can give your path some character by placing the natural stone pavers apart from each other. Place large pavers amongst smaller pavers to add an even more unique look.

6. Use Pavers to Create an Outdoor Oasis

Natural stone pavers can help you to create a place of relaxation and privacy in a little corner of your yard - an oasis. This area could have a fire pit as the central point, or even some stone benches or furniture. During the summer, with the warm natural stone pavers under your bare feet, you can create lasting memories with your family.

Are you interested in using natural stone pavers in your yard? Then the Rock Garden has everything you need and more. Call us today and our knowledgeable staff members will answer all your questions. And, if you'd like to see what we have to offer, visit our showroom and take in the array of natural stone textures, colors, and styles available to you.