Choosing Hardscape for your Yard

hardscape When you are interested in choosing hardscape for your backyard, you may not be sure as to what you want. There are several options when it comes to hardscape for a residential yard, but homeowners must first take the time to explore their options to determine which is best for their yard.

Areas to Consider when Choosing Hardscape

  • Landscaping- Before you make any decisions on your hardscape design, you must first consider the type of landscape design you are dealing with in your yard. This will allow you to create a design that will allow room for additions and changes over time. If you fail to consider your landscape, your hardscape could limit your choices in the future.
  • Draining- Failing to consider how drainage will work after the hardscaping is completed could cause serious damage to your yard. Not only will the hardscaping work be damaged, your yard and home structure could suffer as well.
  • Focal Point- When you are creating the design for your backyard hardscape, try to have a specific focal point in mind. This is a specific area within your yard that the rest of the design can be planned around. Whether it be a patio, a fire pit, or even a garden, a focal point is a great way to keep your yard uniform.
  • Balance- When you are choosing the materials for your hardscaping, stick with materials that create a balance in your yard. A small yard with large stones for hardscaping will look out of place and unbalanced, which can actually harm your curb appeal.
  • Green- While adding hardscape to your yard is beneficial, it is important to never forget the green that is within your yard. Having too much hardscape could turn your yard grey rather than green.

 

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