Gabion: a modern trend in landscaping

  • Date : Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
  • Read time : 3 min

You've probably already noticed them in the landscaping of some commercial and municipal projects. With a style that's bothgross,design andelegant, thegabion is becoming increasingly popular for residential projects. Your landscape expert presents this versatile material, which offers a host of possibilities for structuring, decorating and adding character to your outdoor landscape.

What is a gabion?

Visitgabion is a metal cage generally filled with natural stone, but also with other decorative materials. Widely used in infrastructure for its retention and drainage qualities, it is now also appreciated for its aesthetic qualities and durability.

Why choose gabion?

There are many reasons to choose gabions as an architectural element in your landscaping project.

Its strength and durability

Gabion is resistant to weathering, erosion, frost and soil movement. What's more, once installed, it requires very little maintenance.

Contemporary aesthetics

With its raw, structured look, gabion blends perfectly with modern designs. It can create an interesting contrast with softer materials, such as wood or plants.

Its versatility

Experts use it for many reasons. It can be used as aretaining wallofdecorative wallofintegrated benchoffenceor evenplanter. Its modular design offers unlimited creativity.

Its eco-responsibility

An interesting aspect of the gabion is its eco-responsibility. It can contain stones from recycled or local materials. The gabion is therefore part of a sustainable approach.

Ideas for residential integration

But how can gabion be integrated into a residential development project? Among other things, it could :

  • Defining zones garden, fire pit, relaxation area
  • Creating a privacy screen or aprivacy screen
  • Dressing a wall decoratively
  • Framing an entry or a driveway
  • As a basis for integrated furniture (benches, tables, outdoor bar)

An increasingly popular material

Homeowners looking for a distinctive, original and low-maintenance style will find gabions an elegant and functional solution. With the help of a professional, it's possible to design solid, harmonious structures that add definite value to the landscape.

Looking for something unique?

Our team is here to advise you on the use of gabion in your project. Whether it's decorative, practical or a bit of both, we'll create a bespoke design to meet your expectations.

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