Sand is a great natural landscaping material. Different types of sand are used for different reasons. Playground sand, for instance, is (obviously) good for sandboxes, but also volleyball pits and beach themed landscapes. On the other hand, other types of sand can be useful for household construction projects. Mortar sand, for instance, can be used to place between pavers to create a decorative patio. 

Sand is often used as excellent landscaping alternatives to create something different while still maintaining a balance of beauty and sophistication. From rock gardens to gravel-based walkways, there are plenty of creative ideas that can come from gravel and sand. 

When adding sand to your landscape, there are some special considerations to keep in mind. Plants don’t often thrive in soil once you add sand. If you’re still planning on having trees, flowers or vegetable gardens then you’ll probably need to keep them in a separate area of your yard. Adding a border around your sand garden to help keep it in place could also be a solution. As far as borders go, there are plenty of options also, you could use anything from rock to concrete, pavers or brick.

If you are incorporating a beach theme along with an actual body of water then obviously, you’ll also need to plan how to keep the sand away from the water to keep it clean. The most common choice, in this case, is to add a large deck or patio to separate the sand from the water feature/pool. If you’re starting from scratch then you’ll want to install the pool or water feature before bringing in the sand. Another good idea is to create a sloping grade that leads out to the water. This will make it easier to create a relaxing space to lay out near the water.