Along with garden furniture, pebbles and stones can be be low maintenance and budget-friendly alternatives to transform your garden. They also can provide a hard-wearing, weather-resistant base for plants, stepping stones or driveways.

What’s more, they can give an attractive finish that can be colour coordinated with the theme of your outdoor space. We’ve compiled a list of ideas to help you get started.

Let’s jump in!

1. Pebble arrangement for driveway

Simple, grey pebbles garden can make an attractive base for a flower bed. They can also help prevent weeds by blocking out the light.

Simple, grey pebbles as an attractive base for a flower bed

2. Front yard pebble decor

You could use different coloured stones to create a decorative pattern in your flower beds. Larger pebbles are great for adding a border between the bed and grass, too.

They can help prevent the smaller stones from breaching the lawn.

Large pebbles used as a border between the bed and grass

3. Pebbles and stepping stones

Choose simple succulents and stones in different shapes, sizes and colours to give your garden a modern, desert feeling.

 

 

Pebbles and stepping stones in different shapes, sizes and colours for a modern, desert garden feeling

4. Stepping stones made from small pebbles

You could use small pebbles to create your own stepping stones, which would provide an appealing path in your garden. This concept would be a great addition to children’s garden design ideas, as well!

5. Zen garden with pebbles and stone

Add large rocks to your gravel areas for a zen garden effect. The rocks represent mountains in a zen garden, whilst the gravel symbolizes the sea or river.

 

 

Pebbles, stones, and rocks that represent mountains in a zen garden

6. Pebbles in garden bed

For a modern raised bed, you could add low-maintenance plants and decorate the garden bed with pebbles.

Garden bed decorated with pebbles and low-maintenance plants

7. Modern grey garden

Grey is a popular choice for a modern garden style, as well as for home interiors. Simple grey pebbles with large stone spheres give this flower bed a contemporary feel.

Simple grey pebbles with large stone spheres in a modern garden

8. Pebble corner in front garden

You can still create an appealing mini garden, even if there’s not much space. Just add some low maintenance greenery to brighten up a dull corner.

Pebble corner in front garden with some low maintenance greenery

9. Side yard pebbles and stepping stones 

Pebbles are also a great solution for the base of your side garden if you’re on a tight budget. Using stepping stones and gravel rather than solid paving helps to break up the small space.

 

 

Side yard pebbles and stepping stones as a garden base

10. Pebble and wood garden landscape

For a more rustic, beach vibe, use weathered sleepers or planks to create a pathway through your pebble flower bed.

11. Bamboo and pebbles

Bamboo trees are easy to maintain and provide great screening. Use pebbles to cover the soil for a clean, contemporary look for your planters.

 

 

This concept would look perfect for your tropical garden theme!

Bamboo and pebbles giving off a clean, contemporary look for planters

12. Pebbles near gate

For a winding, more natural path to your garden gate, gravel or pebbles are the perfect choice as they’re easy to maneuver into place in the bends.

Pebbles are placed near the gate creating a winding, more natural outdoor path

13. Zen corner with fountain

The soothing sound of water helps to create a relaxing zen area in your garden. Add sculptures, pebbles and rocks to finish the look.

14. Spilled flower pot with pebbles

For a quirky flower bed that doesn’t take up much space, you could go for a ‘spilled’ flower pot style. You could even recycle a broken pot for this idea, and just bury the broken section in the ground.

 

 

15. Pebbles and water feature

Add a water feature to your garden to help you relax a little and maybe attract some birds to your garden. Pebbles are great for drainage so provide the perfect base for a water feature.

 

 

Pebbles and water feature that help attract some birds to the garden

16. Pebble deck border

Add a small pebble border to your decking for a more polished finish.

A small pebble border to a garden decking

17. Pebbles and green sections

Take a look at this rectangular-shaped garden. Pebbles make a great filler for between the flower beds, as they can easily be scattered to fill any shape.

18. Small garden pond with pebbles and stones

Add small stones and pebbles to one side of your pond to give wildlife easy access to the water.

19. Pebble steps in slope garden

Use pebbles and concrete to create some attractive steps to deal with a sloped garden.

 

 

Pebble steps in slope garden

20. Stone and pebble garden center

Stone sphere fountains provide a simple but appealing decoration for your front or back yard.

21. White pebbles

White gravel looks attractive and reflects light in different directions during the day, depending on the sun’s location.

22. Curb pebble decoration

First impressions are everything! Carefully placed pebbles provide a simple but appealing flower bed base for your front garden.

 

 

Curb pebble outdoor decoration

23. Gravel and flowers

Gravel makes a great, low maintenance alternative to a grassy lawn.

24. Appealing stone and pebble path

Design your own unique pathway using large, irregular paving stones, then use small pebbles to fill in the gaps.

 

 

Appealing stone and pebble garden path

25. Black tiles and white pebbles

This black and white combination will bring a modern vibe to any garden. Add some simple planting for a spot of colour.

26. Beach pebbles

You can even place your planters on top of your pebble base for a more clean finish.

27. Pebble and stone garden bed

Pebble beds are easier to maintain than soil or grass and you can create some cool shapes and patterns.

 

 

Pebble and stone garden bed

28. Outdoor lounge with pebbles

Gravel makes a great base for outdoor dining areas as any spillages are easy to clean.

 

 

Outdoor lounge decorated with pebbles

29. Wood and pebbles modern deck

Give your garden a modern feel by using clean lines for your decking and pathways. Use symmetry with your planting to keep your pebble garden bed neat.

 

 

Wood and pebbles modern deck

30. Budget friendly pebble path

Get creative with stones and pebbles from your own garden to design a one-of-a-kind pathway.

 

 

Creative stones and pebbles turned into one-of-a-kind garden pathway

31. Pebbles on walkway

Instead of letting grass grow between your walkway stepping stones, add some pebbles for a cool, contemporary effect.

32. Beautiful pebble garden with pond

Use pebbles of different colours and sizes to create a stylish surround for your garden beds and pond area. The smaller light coloured gravel and sculptures give this garden a Japanese feel.

 

 

Beautiful pebble garden with pond

33. DIY pebble mosaic

You can create different shapes in your garden with just a few materials.

 

 

DIY pebble mosaic as outdoor decoration

34. Pebble and gravel corner

Utilize sporadic planting in a gravel base to give your garden a natural, desert feel. Add some wooden planks as a path to prevent slippage.

 

 

Pebble and gravel corner

35. Pebble and dirt side yard

Gravel is a great material for driveways as it’s durable and low maintenance.

36. Pebble mosaic path

This will require some dedication and patience but the result will be amazing.

 

 

Pebble mosaic path

37. Stone and concrete

Grey tones look amazing and bring a contemporary feel to a backyard. Who needs grass?

38. Dry plant and stones

Some plants are just decorative or need close to no soil or water. For those, stones are a great choice for the base.

 

 

Dry plant and stones as a garden base

39. Basalt fountain with pebbles

It’s good to place some pebbles below your fountain as they’re great for drainage.

 

 

Basalt fountain with pebbles

40. Enclosed pebble garden bed

You’ve heard of raised garden beds, but you could use a gabion-style wall for a whole new look.

41. Pebble shapes

Play with the colours and the shapes to create amazing patterns in your garden.

42. Stone and pebbles mosaic with fountain

If a formal garden is more your style, use pebbles to create a stunning but simple fountain centrepiece for your garden. The soothing sounds of running water will help you relax.

 

 

Stone and pebbles mosaic with fountain

43. Pebble planter

Spruce up an old planter by using leftover pebbles from your garden makeover.

44. Stone path with flowers

Add plenty of colourful flowers to your garden to enjoy their beauty every time you take a walk on your stone path.

 

 

Stone path with flowers

45. Indoor rock mini garden

Design your own miniature indoor rock garden to brighten up your desk or window ledge. Use evergreen plants so you can enjoy your mini garden all year round.

 

 

Indoor rock mini garden

46. Pebble raised deck

Easier to craft than a wooden or concrete deck, and the result is just as appealing.

 

 

Pebble raised deck with outdoor seating

47. Odd stepping stones and pebbles

Change things up a little bit by placing your stepping stones in unusual ways and fill in the gaps with a small gravel.

 

 

Odd stepping stones and pebbles

48. Tree stumps and pebbles

A pebble bed with decorative tree stumps are simple to craft and make an appealing feature for your front or backyard.

 

 

Tree stumps and pebbles

49. Miniature garden

Decorate it with some small cacti and pebbles for a western-style miniature garden. Use different plants and decorations for different themes.

 

 

Miniature garden with some small cacti and pebbles

50. Painted rocks flower garden

For flowers that keep their colour all year round, create your own using pebbles and some brightly coloured paints. You could even get your children involved to design their own.

 

 

Painted rocks flower garden

51. Stone basket planters

This hand-carved pebble basket planter will beautifully harmonize with your flowers! Use white small pebbles as the base and rocks as borders.

 

 

Hand-carved pebble basket planters

52. Pebbles, planters, and wood steps

If you don’t want to stick with only one element, incorporate pebbles and wood materials with plants! This pathway would surely create a focal point to your garden space.

 

 

Pebbles, planters, and wood materials mixed together creating a garden pathway

53. Pebble stones and wooden slabs

This extraordinary landscape would look amazing for both small and large backyard spaces. The garden has a well-trimmed variety of evergreen shrubs that make way for the pebbled stones steps and wooden slabs.

 

 

54. Boxwood hedges and large pebbled pathway

If you’re looking for ways for sprucing up courtyards, this concept can be your best bet! The boxwood hedges are snaking through the largely pebble pathway, leading to the garden’s pebbled steps.

 

 

55. DIY outdoor furniture with stones

Garden pebbles are multi-functional decorative objects. They can be used not only for dressing up the floor and walls of the gardens, but also as furniture!

 

 

 

You can make your own stone furniture like this. Make sure to bring a glass or hardwood as the table top and a good amount of stones and pebbles.

If grass or solid paving is not your style, there are so many beautiful things you can do with gravel or pebbles to transform your garden into a low maintenance haven.

We hope our list of suggestions has given you some inspiration for the next time you’re updating your garden space, whether you’re looking for simple ideas to upgrade your pathway or you want to get creative with pebble mosaic or artistic flower bed designs. Now all you need is somewhere to sit out and enjoy your pebble garden .