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Hardscaping and Landscaping: The Perfect Pair
Historically, there are some things that just go together perfectly. Peanut butter and jelly, wine and cheese, or milkshakes and french fries are just a few. (If you haven’t tried french fries in your milkshake, don’t knock it till you’ve tried it!) Another sensational combination is hardscaping and landscaping! When these services are combined, they can truly transform the look of your property! Today we are talking about the WOW factor you can add to your outdoor living space when you upgrade your property with landscaping and hardscaping!
What is the difference between landscaping and hardscaping, anyway?
Most people are familiar with landscaping. These services refer to the work done with your plant life to beautify the natural elements of your property. This includes anything from trimming to planting or mulch applications. Hardscaping is a less popular term. This refers to any work done to install hard or man-made elements in your space. Hardscaping work can include installations for patios, walkways, retaining walls, seating walls, fire pits, or water features. While landscaping or hardscaping will increase your property value and boost your curb appeal, the best results occur when the two services are combined. Together, they can absolutely transform the look of your yard!Why consider both services?
If you want to spend more time outside, you’ll want to create a functional and stylish outdoor living space that you can enjoy. If you want to make the most of your space, adding hardscaping features to your yard will help you maximize your time spent outdoors. You’ll need an adequate space to spend your time, like a patio or seating area. Depending on how you want to use the space, you may want to add a fire pit for making s’mores, or a seating wall, so you can accommodate more guests if you enjoy entertaining. No matter what hardscaping features you install, maintaining the plant life around them will increase your enjoyment of the space. It is hard to enjoy your patio if it is surrounded by dying plants. Having vibrant flowers and unique shrubs around your yard will also make for a more picturesque view if you plan to use the space for entertaining.
If you are considering selling at some point in the future, a combination of landscaping and hardscaping will boost your property value the most. It will also make your space more appealing to potential buyers. Since the return on investment is high, it makes sense to combine the two services to get the most for your hard-earned dollars!
What hardscaping features should I install?
You’ll want to consider several things when deciding what type of hardscape installation you want. First, consider the dimensions of the space you have to decide which installations fit best while still allowing for plenty of room to move around the property! You should also let the features of your property and how you plan to spend your time outdoors drive the decision-making process. Other points to consider include: