Walkways are a basic feature of hardscape design, yet the possibilities for design are nearly endless. In addition to the array of materials that can be used — brick, pavers, flagstone — there are choices to be made to achieve your desired look.
One consideration is the size of the material you use; a walkway constructed of large stone slabs will have a different feel from one made of gravel. To create a more wild look, the hard material used in your walkway can be interspersed with grass or mulch. You’ll also want to think about how your walkway will interact with varying elevations in your yard and whether you plan to level the space or use the walkway as a natural set of steps.
Water Features
If your outdoor space is used for many different purposes (kids and pets playing, gardening, or outdoor dining), preserve a space for quiet reflection by designing a meditation area. Meditation areas can be designed within a larger hardscape project or with their own separate entrances to find true seclusion.
Meditation areas do not have to be large to be both beautiful and functional. Rock gardens, water features, or pathways and plantings can be used individually or collectively to create the perfect calming space.
With so many options to create a hardscape that augments your lifestyle, hardscaping projects are essential to a comprehensive landscape design.
