While landscaping involves tasks like edging lawns and trimming trees, hardscaping involves building structures like retaining walls and garden pathways. While most of these projects are best left to professional contractors, homeowners with the right tools and skills might be able to take on simpler hardscaping tasks. The experts at Decorative Creations in Matthews, NC, construct fantastic hardscaping structures, including retaining walls and fire pits, and they have advice about when you can do it yourself and when you should hire a professional.  

DIY Vs. Professional Hardscaping

Do It Yourself  

If you have a green thumb, work on your annual flowerbed and get a little creative to customize it to your liking. Laying river rock around your house is an easy-to-maintain way to frame your plants and shrubs. If you have strong arms and a healthy back, you probably can complete an attractive flagstone path on your own. However, it’s best to avoid designs you need to secure with concrete.

Hire a Professional

When it comes to covered patios, paved pathways, retaining walls, and drainage hardscaping, always call professionals. These projects require advanced tools and skills to complete. Renting some of the necessary equipment would be costly, but a landscaping and hardscaping company already will have it on hand. By hiring a professional contractor, you probably will save not only time and money but potential disaster. 

For high-quality hardscaping and landscaping services in the Charlotte, NC, area, look no further than Decorative Creations in Matthews. To discuss your next project, call (704) 847-7944. Visit the company’s website to view galleries of their projects, including dry creek beds and patio installations.