The Artful Garden: Pebble Mosaic

Beautify your outdoor space from the ground up with a creative installation of art underfoot

Mosaics are one of the world’s oldest art forms, thriving in ancient Greece and Rome, and still popular to this day. But there’s more to mosaics than colorful tilework — in fact, some of the earliest examples of mosaics used natural pebbles set in mortar to decorate floors and pave walkways. Invite some of the rich history and natural beauty of pebble mosaics into your garden with these inspiring examples.

Artful expression. Pebble mosaics can be as individualized and original as any other kind of art, as shown in this garden path in Portland, Oregon. The beauty of pebble mosaic is that it can be simple enough for a beginner to tackle yet allows for limitless range in creative freedom for masters of the art form.

What is pebble mosaic? Creating a mosaic involves arranging small, hard objects (often bits of tile or stone) onto a surface covered in mortar and finished with an application of grout. In pebble mosaic, smooth pebbles are used to create the patterns in place of tile, giving the mosaic a more organic look. Natural variations in stone can be used to create areas of different hues in a pebble mosaic, and the pebbles may also be accented with colorful tumbled glass or marbles.

Geometric pattern. This generous walking path draws the eye into the landscape with classic symmetry. Large, smooth pebbles are surrounded with a border of rectangular stone for a crisp, finished look.

Mosaic threshold. Here, a pebble mosaic forms a permanent welcome mat outside a backyard studio. A small, well-defined area like this would make it a good starter project, whether you’re planning to DIY or hire a pro but keep costs down.

Snake in the grass. Pebble mosaics can take on more literal forms as well, like the snake shown here. Slithering along the grass in the corner of a garden, it’s sure to surprise and delight visitors.

Pebble stepping-stones. Set among loose gravel, a row of pebble mosaic stepping-stones leads the way to a sunken seating area in this Southern California garden. The pebble mosaic continues on the steps and border of the seating area, creating continuity between outdoor rooms.

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