Hardscape – Paving, Water Features Pergolas And Much More

Grant Beatt Landscape Design

GreenTech has a creative way to implement new landscape design features into new areas skillfully; one of the many skill sets needed for expert-level landscaping, however, is hardscape. Our hardscape services will conduct precise measurements worldwide and implement sound design solutions that cater to the client’s wants and needs. Our hardscape solutions include everything from fountains, driveways, entrance signs, and even pools. If you have any questions regarding this very topic, then contact us for a quote.

Hardscape is the other side of the coin for landscaping, which is often divided by organic and inorganic services, Hardscaping when done correctly, can and will make as every little bit of difference as possible for any property, increasing value and attraction. An expertly crafted gated community sign with flowers and fountains will do wonders in attracting visitors and traffic to any given community. The same can also be said for business. Good design attracts customers. The core of designing landscapes for business and residents is not planted, but features, sound architecture in many situations, are actually more desired than natural features. However, the true genius is the combination of both to achieve the desired effect; true landscaping beauty is always derived from many things. Hardscaping is one of them. That being said, hardscaping requires the following things for it to be successful.

• Practical Functioning
• Pathing
• Attraction Features
• Water Retention
• Gardens
• Material Sourcing
• Sound Design

Starting on the multitude of things required for excellent hardscaping is Practical Functioning, including privacy, barriers, and soil retention. All of these things, when put together, make hardscaping an easy choice indeed! Walls keep out unwanted critters and nosey neighbors, barriers like retaining walls keep out water and bugs, not to mention anti-erosion, and it gives vegetation such as vines a place to grow and thrive. That being said, when planned correctly, hardscaping can and will transform any property from one of dullness to one of magnificence. This is where attraction comes in. As said before, property values are an important thing to consider whilst planning any landscape design. Things like fountains, statues, signs, walls, paths, and all these attraction features will greatly increase property value and local interest in any given area. Fountains, in particular, are amazing due to their relative attractiveness and propensity to attract beautiful birds. Not to mention water features like ponds that offer habitats for many wildlife species and greatly increase local property values. The next important thing whilst considering hardscaping is providing a railroaded boundary to gardens; it’s important to protect your plants from invasive grass and weeds, so hardscape stone pathways are useful for protecting desirable vegetation. Also, providing sanctuaries for flowers and shrubs, a walled garden will provide a place for vines to grow, creating a mix of organic and inorganic features. Vines growing on a wall made of wood or stone creates a beautiful feature that will add attractive value to any property. Another important thing to consider when choosing what hardscape is needed is materials source and sound design choices. Wood versus Stones is an important question upon deciding which to choose for any given project, with the stone being less vulnerable to the elements. Concrete is a highly instrumental material that acts as a glue or even standalone material for many hardscaping jobs. Designing hardscape is a great challenge, and GreenTech has been designing landscapes with this in mind. The core of any landscape design plan in Sarasota is, of course, the hardscaping; due to the abundance of water and other properties, walls are essential for marking what a part of the landscape is and what isn’t. When designing hardscape, materials are important to consider when planning a pool, for instance, almost a necessity compared to designing a garden where many design liberties can be taken.

When it comes to local landscape design and hardscape, adding features to create attraction and beauty for any property. GreenTech is a sound choice as our team o