Hardscaping is a term for the use of hard materials like concrete and paving stones as a key part of landscape design. It includes walkways, patios, and walls, in contrast to the use of vegetation. Hardscaping is useful and attractive. Below are a few of the main reasons to add one or more of these features to your yard.

Benefits of Hardscaping Your Property

1. Prevents Erosion

The traditional way of managing an erosion problem is to add a retaining wall. It keeps soil from washing away and exposing the roots of trees, shrubs, and other foliage. You can also install a concrete or stone stab to prevent run-off flooding. The slab collects rainwater beneath the eaves of your house or redirects the flow of water through your property.  

2. Provides Entertainment Space

Hardscaping also makes for an ideal place for you to entertain guests. A patio provides firm, steady ground for outdoor furniture and barbecue grills. It keeps your guests’ shoes from getting muddy or wet. You can even add a low wall to provide seating and an outdoor fireplace for warmth. This will extend your use of the outdoor space into cooler months.

3. Reduces Maintenance

Grass needs weekly mowing. Shrubberies need trimming. Any kind of vegetation needs regular watering and occasional fertilizer. Hardscaping, on the other hand, requires no maintenance except occasional sweeping. It saves you time and effort while providing a terrific place to spend time with your family. It can handle the dramatic shifts in temperature so common to Ohio. Also, stone and concrete withstand a lack of rain, excess rain, and other environmental hazards that ruin landscape vegetation.

To discuss hardscaping projects for your property, contact Affordable Concrete & Foundation Repair, an experienced foundation and driveway contractor in Chillicothe, OH. They have served businesses and individuals in and around Ross County since 2005 and specialize in foundation waterproofing, sidewalk repair, and driveway replacement. Visit their website to message them with questions or call (740) 773-0999 to arrange a consultation.