The term “Hardscaping” is the process of placing the inanimate objects of landscaping, like the 
masonry work or woodwork that is going in. It is one of the two subcategories of landscaping, with the other being softscaping. In the hardscaping process, one needs to think of the concrete, stone, wood, metal, and brick elements that are going into the design of your outside area. It is important to think of placement, and how the end result will look when everything is complete.
Projects taken on in the hardscaping process are:
- • Brick patios
- • Concrete patios
- • Flagstone patios
- • Gravel paths
- • Masonry
- • Stone landscape steps
- • Stone retaining walls
- • Tile patios
- • Wooden arbors
- • Wooden decks
- • Wooden fencing
- • Wooden gazebos
- • Wooden pergolas
- • Wooden-iron fencing
- • Ceramic fountains
- • Clay pot
- • Small ponds
- • Small ponds
- • Stone fountains
For the water features, you also need to consider a liner. They come both preformed and flexible depending on what is needed for the project. Plants help to mix the hardscape and softscape together when working with a water feature.
Hardscaping is hard work, and it is best to contact a professional to get the job done for you. They will work with you to make the design in your mind a reality, while exceeding expectations and getting it done right.
Even with the best weather possible, these projects are grueling. But, that doesn’t stop the professionals from handling the task at hand. Spring and fall are the ideal months to consider hardscaping projects, but some can be done in summer and winter as well.
You will need some heavy equipment to make your vision come to surface. Some projects are just too demanding to attack with a manual hammer and shovel. The pros have it all covered, and have the equipment on hand to get the job done.
In no time, you will have the landscaping project of your dreams mapped out with an artistic flare. All the hard work will be worth it when you see the outline of your project come to life! With the help of a professional hardscaping service, it will be a painless process that will create happiness in your yard for many years to come.
Don’t hesitate to contact a professional with any designs that you have in mind. They will be happy to assist in any way possible, and help turn your designs into your yard!
Water elements that you would like to include in your design are also considered during the hardscaping process.