Landscape Design: 3 Reasons to Add Hardscaping

New England weather can be very unpredictable, and the season only lasts a few months. We love to cram in all the fun outdoor activities into 3 months and with a fully landscaped and hardscaped backyard, that won’t be hard to accomplish. You can utilize the space to roast marshmallows over the firepit, set up an outdoor television for movie nights, and have social gatherings in your backyard to enjoy the pool or another water feature you might have. If you are having trouble deciding whether or not adding hardscape is a good idea, here are some reasons you should consider having it.

Hardscaping Can Offer Higher Return on Investment

Most people in the market for a new home aren’t looking fora fixer-upper, instead, they are looking for a home that has everything theyneed. If you choose to create your own hardscape masterpiece it will not onlybenefit you now but also in the future. While you are enjoying your new livingspace you can also enjoy knowing that whenyou sell your house one day, that area will be a huge selling point.

Create Your Own Relaxing Escape

Installing hardscape in your backyard can create an outdoorretreat where you can relax after a long day. Hardscaping is also anotheropportunity for you to have your personality shine through with the many differentdesigns and materials to choose from. You can do just about anything with thisspace:

• Fireplaceor a firepit can be added and incorporatedin your hardscape for entertainment and for roasting marshmallows on warmsummer nights.
• Outdoorkitchen is the best addition for people who like to spend theirtime outside. There are so many different appliances you can add such as astove, sink, refrigerators, etc.
• Waterfallwill add a certain peace and serenity you always wanted in yourbackyard. Your water feature can have a pond at the end or you can choosea pondlessfeature.
• Ponds can be very versatilein their design. You can choose to have a pond all by itself, a koi pond,or a pond with a waterfall.

Accessibility and Safety

The best part of having hardscape is being able to use itthroughout the whole year. You will easily be able to shovel off snow, allowingyou to get to different places in your backyard such as your shed. You willalso make it more accessible in the warmer seasons, so people have a designatedplace to walk and they won’t be walking all over your grass which will, in theend, protect your lawn. Other features you can consider adding in are,

• Retainingwalls can be a great addition to make your landscape pop. Often timespeople who have a slop to their landscape will add retainingwalls. They can be used as flower beds, additional seating, etc.
• Fencesare often used as a privacybarrier, but they can also be added in to add dimension and life to yourbackyard depending on if you choose a living fence or not.
• Lightingbeing added along walls, fences, and walkways will increase your homes curbappeal. You should also consider adding spot lights or flood lights forsecurity which will help increase your properties value.

Choosing to put the money up front by installinga new walkway, patio, or other featureswill reduce the amount of grass you need to maintain. This will mean less workyou need to do outside and more time you will be able to spend enjoying yourbackyard again.

Are you ready to add hardscape to your backyard? At GreenerHorizon we have been in the business of making peoples dream landscape cometo life for over 10 years. Whether your project is big or small, our promiseis to maintainpositive customer experiences with responsive service, constant communication,and commitment to follow-through. Contact us today for afree consultation.