1. Play well with others:
Made of colors and textures that mimic and complement natural stone, hardscaping products work well with other materials, like crushed stone, flagstone steppers and natural boulders. A Wisconsin homeowner needed retaining walls for slopes and a paving stone patio as well as natural steps and boulders in the surrounding garden.
2. Define outdoor areas
Hardscapes are great for creating multiple, connected outdoor living spaces. By varying the pattern, color and texture, a design can define areas for grilling, dining and relaxing. In addition, retaining wall systems can be used to create columns, freestanding walls, raised planters and other features that give outdoor rooms definition and functionality.
3. Complement any design
A variety of shapes, colors and textures make hardscapes the perfect complement to any architectural design, from an old-world look to minimalist style.
4 . Create outdoor features
Hardscape features such as fireplaces, fire rings, bar/grill islands, raised planters and more can be built easily with retaining wall units.
Planning and designing a landscape is hard work, and even if you’re a master of softscapes you may as well be a newbie when it comes to hardscapes. Hardscapes require a lot of planning, manual labor, and expensive materials just to get started. If you want to make sure your new outdoor space is the perfect blend of softscapes and hardscapes, consult a DTE Landscape professional.