Hard landscaping involves the design, planning and construction of various features to provide both utility and decorative benefits to an outdoor space. There’s a broad range of different elements you can choose from to breathe new life into your garden and improve it’s usability. Below, we’ve outlined the most popular creations to help you decide which is right for your outside area.
Patios
Patios come in several different hard landscaping forms, ranging from concrete slabs to marble tiles. They’re a versatile feature and provide a number of benefits when installed. If you have a contemporary property, you can opt for sleek, modern tiles that can be used for entertainment and drainage purposes. They provide a great way to funnel moisture into drainage, as well as a hard surface to place furniture and barbeques. You can even go all out and install hot tubs, raised areas and luxury seating to really make the most of this area.
Decking
Decks are a prominent hard landscaping feature that appears in a large amount of UK gardens. They’re popular as they provide a warm aesthetic whilst also being adaptable to suit different architectural styles. Not only this, but they can add texture and different levels to an outdoor space whilst also providing an area to relax, entertain and socialise. If you have a mostly natural garden, with a range of blooming flowers and shrubs, you may want to create an area to entertain and relax without sacrificing the natural aesthetic. Timber decking is the perfect counterpart to a more clean, industrial patio or gravel area. With this kind of hard landscaping feature, you can have the best of both worlds.
Fencing
One of the greatest ways to breathe new life into your garden is to renew your fencing with a hard landscaping service. As fences age, they can rot and fade, creating a decaying look to your outdoor space. By upgrading and renewing your fence, you can choose from a range of different styles such as feather board or panel fencing, to help compliment your garden’s design. What’s more, you can add colour too, by choosing a complimentary paint to coat your newly fitted fence in.
Pergolas
Another great hard landscaping feature is the pergola. Although it provides little functionality other than some shade, it’s the perfect way to make your outdoor space more unique. It can cover a seating area, act as a tunnel for a specific pathway, or segment a section of the garden off as a divide. What’s more, it creates a fantastic base for climbing plants such as wisteria. Over the years, your timber pergola will become a jungle of luscious greens and blooming flowers to create a beautiful decorative garden feature.
Choose A.P. Clark & Sons For Quality Hard Landscaping Services
If you’re looking for a reliable business to install some fresh hard landscaping features in your garden, then look no further than A.P. Clark & Sons. We pride ourselves on high-quality finishes and efficient work to ensure everything is completed to a high standard, within a reasonable time frame. To find out more, give us a call today.
