What are some examples of hardscapes and hardscape materials?
The term hardscape refers to materials, which are non-living, that exist throughout your exterior landscape. Hardscapes can be natural or manmade materials and they can naturally exist or be installed.
What are some examples of hardscapes?
Is a paver a hardscape?
Yes, pavers with which patios are constructed are considered a hardscape material. Pavers arranged and installed as a patio create a hardscape design. Additional hardscape materials in the photo below include the cultured stacked stone that creates the outdoor kitchen, the natural stone countertop, and the stacked pavers that create the fire pit and seating wall.
Pavers are hardscape materials.
Is concrete a hardscape?
Yes, as illustrated in the photo below, a stamped concrete patio is also a hardscape. Here again, you will see additional hardscape materials that come together to create a backyard patio design. Included in the hardscape materials here are paver stones, brick, and concrete tops that were used to create the outdoor fireplace, columns, and seating wall.
Is an outdoor fireplace a hardscape?
Is flagstone a hardscape?
Yes, as shown in the photo below, flagstone is a very popular hardscape material, depending on where you live. Flagstone can be paired with other natural or manmade materials to create an organic patio aesthetic. Here, you will note the use of all natural materials, which create a variety of shapes, colours, and textures that work in concert to bring an air of rusticity and ruggedness. In addition to the steps and raised patio, flagstones were used here as stepping stones in the yard, which create a hardscape walkway.
Flagstone is a very popular hardscape material.
Other Examples of Hardscape Structures
There is a vast array of hardscape structures that are used to create beautiful and usable outdoor spaces. This includes materials and structures that are placed anywhere outside, not just in back yards. Some other examples of these include gravel driveways or pathways, retention walls, plant beds, flower bed paver borders, fountains or water features, columns used in patio or porch roofs, and more!
Retention walls and plant boxes are also hardscapes.
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- Markham patio builders (Agincourt, Newmarket, North York, Unionville, Richmond Hill, Thornhill)
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