Artificial rock enclosures have many uses in the yard.
They improve landscaping by covering items that take away from the natural ambience.
The array of artificial rocks that look real come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes.
Hollow on the inside and lightweight, they fit over items that stand out like a sore thumb on property.
Made of durable resin and rock particles, they are made with the outdoors in mind and can be anchored to the ground.
They blend in with bushes, trees, outdoor benches and real rocks.
These are some of the more popular solutions for using fake rocks.
Decoration Creating a backyard paradise includes using different levels of visual displays to create a more natural environment.
Rather than having low-level flowers and plants, add artificial boulders to the landscape design to create height and texture.
While these decorations can be used to hide imperfections in landscaping, they are also used strictly for added character and charm.
Light Fixtures Light fixtures are a necessary part of a yard's usefulness in the evening or nighttime hours.
During the day, they also stand out as a man-made intrusion into the natural surroundings.
Choose sizes and shapes that cover the light fixtures, but can be easily moved to adjust them as needed.
Pool Filters Anyone with a backyard pool knows that it creates a peaceful environment, except for the filters and plumbing fixtures that abruptly stick up out of the ground.
Rather than interrupting the look of a well-manicured area, artificial rocks can further enhance the effect.
Choose colors and textures that blend in with crush-and run used for drainage at poolside.
Air Conditioners Air conditioners are crucial to indoor comfort.
Rather than compete with the tranquility of the outdoors, use large artificial boulders to hide them, especially in wintertime.
This not only provides a shelter for the air conditioning unit, but removes the metallic structure that ruins the natural back yard setting.
Boundaries and Markers Use small fake rocks to cover up the ever-important boundary lines and utility markers that are used for home improvements and real estate limits.
While it's important for the homeowner to know where they are, it is not important for guests to know they are six feet from the neighbor's property or that there is a waterline running through the bushes.
The covers will not only hide the markers until they are needed, it will give texture and ambience to the area.
Consider size, shape and texture when choosing artificial rocks and boulders that will hide, enclose or cover modern objects which would otherwise appear out of place.
Choose colors that will blend in, rather than stand out.
Measure the offending pieces first to make sure that these creative covers are large enough to hide the objects in question.