How to Landscape With Gabion Cage
Gabion cages are large, square, mesh cages that have a wide base and can be used a number of ways. They are frequently seen on construction, industry or environmental sites because they are an affordable way to build walls or support structures. When filled with rocks, these cages will sit securely on each other, allowing for many uses. In landscaping, gabion cages can be used to create decorative and functional structures.
Instructions
1 Build a wall using gabion cages. Line the empty cages up to form the wall and fill them from the top with fist-size rocks until they are full. You can use a wheelbarrow and manually fill the cages or rent a bobcat to make the job go faster. These cages will also stack on each other once they are full because they have a wide, stable base. Consider hiding the cages by growing vines or moss on them for a living wall.
2 Fill gabion cages with rocks and use them as the support for furniture in the landscape. For example, set two cages next to each other, fill with rocks and lay a tabletop across the top to create a garden table. Or fill two, lower gabion cages with rocks and lay a board across it for a bench.
3 Create a border for a garden or raised flower bed using gabion cages filled with rocks. Pour potting soil into the top of the cages and plant succulents in through the mesh. Succulents need little water and do well in this full sun location.
4 Build a damn or water structure using rock-filled gabion cages for the structure. Line the cages up how you want to direct the water and fill them with rocks. Pile dirt around the cages to form the desired structure. Gabion cages are frequently used as support structures to prevent erosion and allow water to run off. Try framing a pond with gabion cages for an affordable, effective wall support.
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