What are gabions?Why do landscape designers try to use them in their projects? How to create such elegant structures with your own hands? The answers to all these questions can be found in our material So, what are gabions? The mysterious name allows you to make a lot of assumptions, but in fact, not everything is so mysterious and confusing. This word came to us from the Italian language and is translated as "large cage". And indeed, the design of gabions is a wire mesh filled with any stone (except artificial).
That's all, you say, but there are so many expectationswas associated with this word. Oh well. The main thing is that gabions are stunningly beautiful, extraordinary and aesthetically unrivaled assistants both in landscape design and in the industrial sphere. Many try to find a use for them in their projects. This is due to the simplicity of erecting gabions, as well as their excellent appearance and the feeling of natural safety that comes from them. They can be used both for zoning gazebos, pools, patios, and as separate design elements: flower stands, fences, benches, steps. Gabions go well with greenery, so that these 2 elements can create fascinating compositions. In general, you can find a lot of ways to use them. The main thing is not to hold back your imagination and boldly make decisions.
If you want to build a gabion yourselfwith your hands and decorate your yard or plot with it, you will need: 1) any natural stone; 2) wire mesh (preferably stainless steel or mesh with a PVC coating); 3) a little design skill. And finally, a useful tip: to avoid embarrassment and filler falling out, the size of the gabion cell should be smaller than the size of the stones.
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