10 Gabion ideas in the garden

Gabion barbecue

The block fireplace BBQ is a gorgeous fireplace to have in your garden. It makes a small garden look big, which is why it is suitable for small and big gardens. The fireplace is delivered pre-assembled and includes the barbecue chrome grid. Place the fireplace in the right area and fill with stones. Combine the fireplace with other gabions to create a divide in the garden.

Modern Planters

Some of the advantages of gabion planters are:

• Aesthetics and compatibility with the surroundings.: gabion planters look natural and can combine the house with the landscape using material excavated on the place of the building.
• They can be used in a drought tolerant landscape as they can conserve water and soil within is rich in minerals, because they could provide nice air ventilation.
• They can resist harsh climate conditions as they are made of rocks and stones.
• Easy to install and sturdy: They don’t need a special base as they are heavy and could stand on their own.

There are different shapes of gabion planters; square, round, rectangular and etc. For big garden gabion planters, there are two baskets, which are inner and outer layers. The inner basket is better be round or square so that your plants will be suitable for it. In addition, these gabion structures are generally galvanized steel wire, which enables your gabion planter to be more stable. Furthermore, galvanized steel wires are more durable for outdoor places.

Privacy Fencing

For a unique look in your garden, a Gabion fence is the perfect choice. If you prefer more sleek and modern styles, the stone baskets are also a good choice.

Gabion walls are, in their simplest form, an amalgamation of rock and wire. Simplistic in nature and construction, gabion walls are essentially when a large wall is created from rocks that are piled on top of one another. With tiles, broken bricks and pebbles often used in the construction of gabion retaining walls, all materials used should be assessed based on size and strength to ensure optimal integrity. 

Decorative Pillars

Gabion pillars are mostly decorative when used in landscaping and create a dramatic vertical focal point.

Fountains

The image below features a fountain made with a small pump and a spillway fountain kit. The copper likely came from a rolled sheet of roofing material purchased from the home center.

Tables & Patio Seating

The combination of stone and steel is raw and edgy, yet stylish and sophisticated – ideal for a unique feature in your backyard. Gabions are long lasting, too, and only require a few materials.

Gabion garden furniture are a really wonderful solution for your yard and garden. You can see interesting suggestions that you can use when implementing the landscaping of your corner. Gabions offer countless advantages that put them at the forefront of other solutions.

Gabions can be filled with recycled materials such as concrete or rocks, which are construction waste. 

Outdoor Fireplace

Gabion construction is fireproof which makes a good choice for outdoor fireplaces for both wood burning and gas.

A Gabion fireplace can be a unique statement piece in your indoor or outdoor living area. In an outdoor area it can provide warmth and comfort to help you take advantage of the great outdoors all year round. The natural yet contemporary look of the rock walling will create an interesting focal point, while at the same time blending with the environment. Gabions can also be incorporated into a wood pizza oven or as a fire pit in the backyard.

Lighting Gabion Walls

Gabions walls and pillars look dramatic when lit at night, their large stones cast intricate patterns of shadows that you can’t get from cinder blocks or brick walls.

Mailboxes

Mailboxes made from gabion cages are a unique choice (assuming your neighborhood association would approve it, I doubt mine would).

Outdoor Bar or Kitchen

Gabion cages make a very sturdy base to hold a countertop surface and grill top. Water, electrical, gas, and drain pipes can be hidden within the rocks.