For those who are not familiar with the term, landscaping is the addition of non-living materials to a landscape, materials such as wood, stone, metal and concrete. The characteristics of the harsh landscape serve as a complement to its “gentle landscape”, that is, the trees, shrubs and flowers that provide natural beauty. Hard landscaping can include almost any type of decorative or practical structure in a landscape, from entrances to fences and benches. Hard landscaping is a fundamental part of landscape design, as it provides definition and a sense of organization to natural areas and features.
Simply put, hard landscaping is the non-living elements of a landscape design, such as walkways, patios, retaining walls, bonfires, and driveways. Some elements of landscaping have purely practical purposes to create areas of land that are well defined and suitable for planting. Simply put, hardscaping is any of the non-living elements in your landscape design. As the name suggests, these are the toughest design elements in your space, such as concrete, rocks, bricks, cobblestones, stone and wood.
Hard landscaping also includes man-made structures, such as decks, pergolas, or patio covers, that are specifically used in your gardening. The hard landscape and the landscape, although related, are completely different. Landscaping projects overlap with hard and soft landscape projects. While the soft landscape encompasses grass, shrubs, orchards and other inclusions, the harsh landscape includes additions of “hard” landscaping.
Knowing the difference between hardscaping and general landscaping is important, as a quality hardscape configuration creates a lasting and fascinating landscape. Small details can have a big impact on a landscape. Make sure that gardening materials (stone, pavers, concrete, gravel, wood, paint and screws) work together and also complement your home's architectural style. Natural rain, water from hoses and sprinklers can degrade a house's exterior over time but harsh scenery is useful for the home by protecting its boundaries.
For this reason taking preventive measures and carrying out regular maintenance is extremely beneficial to the lifespan of garden materials. When planning and choosing gardening materials design and design it's important to consider how they will affect the efficiency flow and appearance of your landscaping. And unwanted growths such as mold and mildew can not only stain the landscape but they can also be slippery and unsightly. Flower pots and raised pedestals (hard landscape) with potted gardens (soft landscape) attract attention upwards and save space.
Hard landscape elements can also define the use of a space such as a driveway or they can lead visitors through different areas of soft landscapes such as a gravel path that winds through a grassy area and reaches a secluded garden. Landscape design companies will offer a variety of gardening materials so that your project can include different elements that fit the look of your landscape. Gentle landscaping elements will add color and beauty to your landscape and gardening elements will add focal points access and practicality to the design of your outdoor life. Some of the best gardening features to implement in outdoor design and increase your home's ROI are patios and terraces outdoor kitchens and masonry.
With the addition of hardscape elements your patio can have conversation groups around fire pits kitchens and outdoor dining areas and places for swimming with spaces to rest. Growing plants in and around a water source is a great way to integrate hardscapes and soft landscapes into a single design.
