Plants, grass, and flower beds are crucial elements of beautiful landscape designs; however, concrete and stones also provide magnificent scenery and practical use for outdoor spaces. Recycled concrete and other aggregates are excellent for building patios, interesting garden arrangements, and decorations for your backyard. Below are a few ideas for incorporating concrete into your landscape design.

3 Ways to Include Concrete in Your Landscaping

1. Build an Outdoor Kitchen

Outdoor kitchens bring all of your indoor amenities to the outdoors, and provide the ideal place for enjoying beautiful summer evenings with guests. Concrete’s durability and unmatched fire resistance make it ideal for constructing grills, oven enclosures, countertops, and islands. It’s also relatively inexpensive when compared to other popular material options.

2. Create Garden Edging

A hard edge to flower beds and garden areas will give your yard a dramatic, rustic, sophisticated look. Edges made with recycled concrete also keep mulch in place, making it easier to maintain a clean yard.

3. Install a Patio

Patios are yard focal points that give you a beautiful area to entertain your guests. Concrete patios can be extremely affordable, and modern dyes will deliver amazing design results. Skilled contractors commonly use stamps and coloring to mimic expensive materials, including brick and flagstones.
 

No matter what landscaping project you’re planning, Manchester Aggregate Supply offers the recycled concrete and aggregate products to bring your vision to life. They’ve supplied high-quality building materials to builders and homeowners throughout the Manchester, CT area for over 40 years. Their team has rightfully earned a reputation for reliability, fair prices, and prompt delivery. Visit their website for more on their ready-mix and recycled concrete products, or call (860) 643-5578 to discuss your project and request a quote.