Hardscaping Your Patio: Creating A Retreat In Your Backyard
Posted on: 27 May 2018
Your patio can be more than just a slab of concrete or wood decking you use as a base for patio furniture. With the right touches, you can create a backyard oasis where you and your family can spend your summers. Here are a few ideas to consider for your patio renovation.
Raised Platforms
Play with vertical height by creating raised platforms in your backyard. Your patio hardscaping service can help build the base structure for these levels as well as dig into the yard to create the depth needed for multiple platforms. You can use each platform for a different purpose, such as a fire pit, outdoor grilling station, and seating area. Use concrete or brick pavers to create the flooring and steps for each level to create a beautiful look, and consider adding colored pavers to create unique patterns on the flooring of each section.
Pergolas
Adding a pergola next to your home can create an outdoor sitting area for you and your guests to enjoy. Consider a wood pergola with stone columns to create a natural aesthetic, and add planter boxes to the sides of the sitting area to create a natural border. The planter boxes let you bring some flowers and greenery to your hardscaping for a stunning look. You can also work with your landscaper to add ivy to the pergola for a lush finishing touch. Create a wall at the end of the patio to define the border with your backyard and to create a balcony-style look to the space. This wall can be constructed from concrete or brick, and the space in front of it can be used to create a flower garden.
Stone Walls
Whether you want to keep your patio all one level or you wish to add multiple levels as discussed above, stone walls can make a great finishing touch for your patio. They can define the separation between yard and patio, and they can also be used to create an entrance from the yard to the patio area. Look for unique ways to adorn the walls, such as with large planter vases or backyard lighting, to complete your hardscaping setup. If you have pets and want to confine them to the grassy area of your yard, consider putting up small gated entrances between the walls. Wrought iron fences with intricate detailing can add to the overall look of your hardscaping.
Talk to your hardscaping service about the amount of space you want to dedicate to the patio and what you want out of the final look. Together, you can create a plan to make a stunning patio area using hardscaping.
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