Anything that is not living and placed in the yard can be considered a part of hardscaping. Adding hardscaping to your yard is not only a great way to create some visual interest and design, but it can also come with practical benefits too. Hardscaping can take the form of patios, retaining walls, or benches and furniture. Below, we have listed just a few of the incredible benefits to adding hardscaping to your yard.
Increase Usable Living Space
Adding a patio or furniture to an area in the yard can help increase the amount of usable space you have. If you live in a climate where there are several nice days, this can almost be like adding on some extra square footage to your house. Not only is hardscaping beautiful, but it can be perfectly practical to add an outdoor sitting or dining area too.
Minimizes Maintenance
Adding a patio or area covered with pebbles or other material can help cut down on required maintenance. Because the hardscaping covers grass, there is less lawn to cut and fewer weeds to pull. For someone with limited time or a large yard, this time savings can be quite valuable.
Create a Path
By placing stepping stones throughout the yard, you can help create paths and direct traffic throughout the space. By doing so, you can cut down on worn paths through the grass and can help protect bushes, flowers, and other delicate plants that you do not want to be stepped on.
Retain the Grade
Retaining walls can provide strength to your yard and can help protect the grade from sliding. This goes a long way to help keep pressure from sliding soil away from your home and can help with soil erosion. Adding steps to a steep grade can help make the area safer and easier to access also.
If you're looking to add some hardscape design to your yard or need a landscape repair, contact the team at Landscapers Designers of Michigan today!