The most gorgeous lawns and gardens contain an equal balance of landscape and hardscape elements. While landscaping is ideal for adding lush greenery to a space, hardscaping is an excellent way to make these spaces more practical and simple to navigate. Here are a few attractive and functional ideas to try in your yard.

4 Popular Hardscape Design Ideas

1. Patios & Pool Decks

The backyard should be a place to relax and entertain guests, so include a concrete patio or pool deck as part of a hardscape project. Furnish it with a porch swing, tables, lounge chairs, cushions, and umbrellas for extra comfort. Add a barbecue pit for cookouts with family and friends. 

2. Steps & Walkways

Give the lawn and garden a bit of old world charm by including staircases, stepping stones, and pathways made from granite or limestone. They look naturally beautiful and will protect the plants and flowers from getting trampled.

3. Fire Pits

During the winter, fire pits and hearths provide warmth, plus you can use them for cooking. They illuminate the space at night for easy navigation. Fire pits are also easy to install, safe, and low maintenance. 

4. Water Features

Water features instantly turn the backyard into a tranquil oasis. Koi ponds, waterfalls, fountains, and streams are decorative and relaxing when you position them among the plants and flowers. Swimming pools look gorgeous in backyards and provide entertainment and help you beat the heat during the warm months. 

For hardscape and landscaping solutions that will boost your curb appeal, let DRS Lawn & Landscape transform your yard. They offer lawn maintenance, masonry, mulching, and other services to clients throughout Long Valley, NJ. Call (908) 879-0600 to get started on hardscape and landscape designs. Visit them online to request a free estimate and find out more information about their services.