Why You Shouldn’t Tackle Hardscaping as a DIY Project 

With warm weather on its way, it’s time to take upgrading your backyard off the backburner and get ready for a summer of bonfires and cookouts with family and friends. New hardscaping (the nonliving structures in a landscape design) can add form and function to your yard through patios, water features, and more. Installing new hardscaping, however, often comes with safety and quality considerations that go beyond your everyday landscaping projects. Hiring a professional for installations helps ensure that the project will result in a safe way to enjoy your property all summer long.

What is Hardscaping?

Hardscaping is a somewhat broad definition that refers to the structural, nonliving parts of a landscape. Patios, benches, retaining walls, and even driveways can be considered part of the hardscape. While some of these smaller decorative features can be added with little more than a trip to the hardware store, most hardscape features are large projects that require the hand of an expert. 

Why You Should Hire a Professional for Hardscaping

Large hardscaping projects should be thought of as construction endeavors–there are many safety and design considerations that an expert will know how to handle, but that aren’t necessarily suitable as a DIY project. Retaining walls, for instance, can add dimension to a sloped lawn and increase the amount of usable space that you have available. However, installing a retaining wall can be a sizable construction project that requires expert knowledge of how to safely dig and build in a way that promotes proper drainage. 

Hiring a professional to create projects like patios also ensures that they are well-planned and every consideration is made before construction begins. Not only will professionals like those at Redbud Landscape Inc. approach the project with the eye of an artist, but they will understand how best to place each part within your lawn and around your house. For instance, if you’re looking to install a gas fire pit, a professional will know how to place it at a safe proximity from your home and run the necessary fuel lines.

Hardscape as Design

The professionals at Redbud Landscape Inc. understand that, while hardscape features typically serve an essential function in your yard, they also serve as a visual element in the landscaping as a whole. Our experts know how to make your yard into a space that is both functional and beautiful. Everything from your choice of pavers to the relaxing sound of a water feature will serve as part of a whole. Additionally, with our 3D design services, you’ll be able to see the project plans start to come alive before construction ever begins. 

Scheduling a Landscaping Consultation

If you are planning to give your landscaping an upgrade this summer, hiring a professional can take the stress out of difficult hardscape projects, bringing together an overall design that will stun your guests and make your yard the place to be. To learn more or schedule a consultation, contact the experts at Redbud Landscape Inc. today.