outdoor living spaces with stone
Redefining
Hardscaping projects are growing in popularity
Traditional landscape. L
andscape industry professionals have been working on new and innovative ways to reju- venate outdoor spaces and extend living areas
beyond the four walls of our homes. At the forefront of the design ideas that are growing
in popularity is hardscaping. Whether you are build- ing a retaining wall, an interlocking patio or laying down a flagstone pathway, using stone elements to define your landscape adds some pizzazz to your outdoor living rooms. Hardscaping extends living spaces. Patios and
pathways bring you closer to the earth than the tradi- tional deck, allowing you to be among the plants and near the green spaces you love. Popular ideas and concepts in hardscaping, include
stone floors, walls, stairs and pool copings using natural, porous, and recycled products. There are so many innovations in stone and concrete that the sky is the limit in creating the look and feel you want for your outdoor space. Circular patios are currently very much on trend,
and these fit well into many smaller gardens lend- ing a touch of European sophistication to the space. Contrasting coloured stone help to define these patios. Adding a raised stone patio at the end of the garden
away from the house provides a touch of drama and can make a small space seem larger. Banking the
12 • Summer 2014 Stamped concrete can create any design you want.
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Brick pavers around a fire pit. The hard features help show off the garden.
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