HARD ELEMENTS THAT ADD A SOFT TOUCH
Hardscape is a relatively new term in the vernacular that refers to the hard areas in your outdoor living space. Some of these include stone retaining walls, flagstone patios, walkways, and boulders. Hardscape has become an important element of outdoor living design and rightfully so; when done superbly, you can create a beautiful oasis in your front yard, backyard, or at your business that is utterly divine.
Compass Outdoor Design offers is a Dallas/Fort Worth outdoor design company that specializes in making your outdoor living spaces exactly how you want them. From pergolas and porches to water features and screened-in porches, our expert design team can turn your vision into reality. There's nothing quite like having a place all your own where you can relax at the end of a busy day and enjoy the beauty around you. If you are interested in partnering with our outdoor living design firm, contact us for a free initial consultation today!
POPULAR HARDSCAPE DESIGN ELEMENTS IN DFW
- Stone retaining walls
- Concrete patios
- Flagstone walkways
- Fencing
- Pergolas
- Gazebos
- Stone water fountains
- Stone bird baths
- Statues
- Landscaping rocks
- Paving stones
- Outdoor kitchens
- Decks
- Driveways
- Outdoor fireplaces
- And so much more!
Hardscape landscaping has truly taken on a life of its own. There is just so much variety you can create with stone creations that can enrich people’s lives. If you think about the most impressive landscaping you’ve seen lately, odds are, there was a perfect mix of softscape (or the living elements of your landscape design that can change, such as trees, flowers, and soil) and hardscape. Plus, the outdoor living design was most likely beautifully-created with a flow and energy that drew you in.
Here at Compass Outdoor Design in Dallas/Fort Worth, that is our goal: to create a mesmerizing outdoor living space design that you will love for years to come. One that has all of the elements that you desire laid out with an aesthetic beauty all its own. Below, we’ll take a look at some of the many benefits of adding hardscape design to your outdoor living space. Call us for a free consultation today!
EXTREMELY LOW MAINTENANCE
As the busyness of our lives increases, gone are the days where you want to spend all weekend caring for your yard. Plus, as you age, you don't want to be outdoors in the hot Texas sun pulling weeds, pruning bushes, and the like. One of the biggest benefits of hardscape landscaping is that it is extremely low maintenance. After all, you don't have to mow a paver path or your patio. Outside of the occasional sealing or other necessary repair, rocks, for the most part, take care of themselves without attention from you.
SAVES ON WATER
One of the reasons that hardscaping grew in popularity was because for many years, the United States was experiencing a drought. This meant that people had to drastically cut back on the watering of their front and back yards. Replacing sod and grass, which take a lot of water to keep green, with rock and gravel just made sense. When you add in beautiful hardscaping elements, such as a flagstone walkway, a pergola, or an outdoor fireplace, you are eliminating the need for water maintenance for that area. This is great for the environment and great for your pocketbook.
INCREASES YOUR HOME'S VALUE
Most home improvement projects increase the value of your property. Thus, when you undertake a landscaping design project with hardscaping, you'll increase the value of your property. Depending on what exactly you add, such as an outdoor kitchen or screened-in porch, you could drastically improve your home's value if potential home buyers love what you've done. After all, outdoor living space can bring premium home prices, especially in a tough real estate market. Many people love the idea of minimal maintenance yards as well, which makes hardscaping especially valuable.
INCREASES ENTERTAINMENT SPACE
It's more important than ever to maintain your relationships with your friends and family. Having a beautiful outdoor design space full of a mesh of elements, such as an outdoor fountain, a spa, an outdoor kitchen, and a covered patio, makes entertaining easy as can be. Your friends and family will want to come over and spend time with you, and you'll have great, dedicated places to seating areas, cooking areas, and more. Plus, let's face it, having a cool outdoor living area makes kids' birthday parties easy — which is what all parents want!
ADDS AESTHETICS
Most of us can use some beauty in our lives, especially in uncertain times. Having a place where you can take a break from the pressures and seemingly chaos of the world is important for your mental well-being. When you're surrounded by flowers, bubbling water, and butterfly visitors, you will be less stressed, happier, and be recharged for the next day. Nowadays, in the busyness of life, people don't take enough time for themselves. In today's world you should surround yourself with beauty every chance you can get.