If flowers and foliage are no longer enough for you, many outdoor spaces benefit from hardscaping elements like retaining walls or garden steps. Here are some creative concrete landscaping ideas you can implement with the help of a concrete contractor.

3 Ways to Add Concrete to Your Landscaping

1. Raised Garden Beds

Raised concrete garden beds make pruning, weeding, and planting easier. By raising the bed to meet you halfway, you no longer have to bend over so far to complete gardening tasks, which is ideal for seniors and people with bad backs or sore hips. The raised bed even gives you a convenient place to sit while working or strolling through the garden. 

2. Concrete Wall

A concrete wall gives you the privacy you need when sunbathing or entertaining friends. It provides security against intruders, which keeps your family safe and reduces the chances of liability if an uninvited guest, such as a neighborhood pool jumper, should incur injury while on your premises. It also contains pets effectively, so you can let your dogs run around the yard without worrying they'll escape.

3. Entertainment Patio

An outdoor patio is a convenient place to entertain guests. It also increases the usable square footage of your home and gives you a place to relax or enjoy a meal in good weather. Have your concrete contractor add a fire pit or fireplace to extend the patio's use into cooler months. 

To hire an experienced concrete contractor to bring your landscaping ideas to life, contact GMG General in Anchorage, AK. They’ve served the region since 1989 and specialize in custom concrete construction, including patios and driveways. Learn more about their capabilities on their website, or call (907) 349-7854 to request a free estimate for your project today.