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The Elements of Landscape Design - What is Hardscape Design and Hardscaping?

Updated: Dec 6, 2021


Many homeowners associate landscaping with a neat lawn and men wearing great tans. They work for a living!

Landscaping can be described as cutting grass, weedless flower gardens, and pickup trucks parked in front of the house once per week. Landscape design and landscaping have taken on a new look. A full-service landscaping company is more than just cutting grass and creating weedless flower beds.

It is interesting to note that the term "hardscaping" and the phrase "hardscape design", are as common as Swahili and Afrikans for most property owners in the United States, whether they live on a commercial or residential property.

Hardscape design and hardscaping are subcategories of landscaping that deal with the use of inanimate objects in landscape design. Hardscape design and hardscaping, as the name implies, refers to "the tough stuff", components such metal (i.e. iron), bricks, stone, concrete and timber.

Hardscape design refers to the process of designing a plan that incorporates inanimate objects into a hardscape. Hardscape design includes the construction of patios and decks, as well as stone or brick walkways and stone walls. It also includes creating wooden fences or gates. Only the imagination of the design team can limit the possibilities for hardscape design and hardscaping.

Hardscaping isn't just for large-scale projects. Any metal, stone or brick decoration that is integrated into an existing landscape is considered hardscaping.

It is important to think about both hardscaping as well as softscaping when planning a large project. It is essential to create a plan that considers all aspects of a well-planned landscape and hardscape design.

The first question to be answered is "What comes first?"

Are we going to start with the hardscaping, or the softscaping?

It is best to start with the hardscaping components in most cases. They are the easiest to work on. You can reduce the chance of injury to softscaping (the plant parts) by starting with hardscaping.

Many people prefer curved objects to straight lines when integrating hardscape elements into a landscape design. A pleasing design can be achieved by recognizing the ways that hardscape and softscape elements complement each other.

Curved walls and walkways can soften the landscape and counteract the straight lines of most housing constructions, sidewalks and driveways. To break up an area and add visual interest, you might consider a curvilinear walkway. You can use the area as a water feature, a flower bed, a shrub, or tree line with just the right hardscape elements.

You and your guests will be able to walk along your landscape and enjoy the views by creating a path or walkway.

A full-service landscaping company is able to balance landscape design and hardscaping while still presenting the property in a cohesive way. These elements are crucial for the success of your landscaping firm Swimming Pool Companies in Dubai.

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