Does Hardscaping sound hard? It’s really pretty simple.
You can think of hardscapes as simply an outdoor room: Hardscapes is a term used for patios, landscaped walkways, sitting walls, retaining walls, water features, fire pits, landscape lighting, grill surrounds, pergolas, and more. They are landscape materials brought in to build structures in your yard.
If you walk out your back door and don’t have a designated spot to comfortably sit and enjoy yourself, you probably would not go outside very often.
But if you have a brick patio that has a table and comfy chairs, you probably sit there and enjoy your cup of coffee in the morning or a leisurely dinner in the evening. A place to relax and enjoy the beautiful flowers that are in bloom – that’s the joy that hardscapes bring.
What are Hardscapes in Landscaping?
The term "hardscapes" includes patios, landscaped walkways, sitting walls, retaining walls, water features, fire pits, landscape lighting, grill surrounds, pergolas and any other custom-built feature for your outdoor living space.
Hardscapes are a great way to connect your home to your yard, and they make a huge difference in how you are able to use and enjoy your own yard. Hardscapes are also a worthy investment for the resale value of your house but also for you to enjoy this year!