A successful landscape project in Washington, NY, presents an effortless balance between its hardscape and softscape. Plants and trees bring the landscape to life while driveways, patios, and walkways give it its structure. The key is to get all of the elements working together seamlessly. Let Gary Duff Designs implement these stunning architectural ideas to enhance the look of your landscape:
A Magical Walkway Design Bordered with Greenery
One of the easiest ways to transform a landscape is to add interest by incorporating a series of compelling walkways. Regardless of whether they are completely straight or offer sweeping curves, walkways are all about connecting the elements of your landscape design. They connect different spaces, features and focal points of the yard, making the space more organized and maximizing accessibility.
A natural stone walkway provides a perfectly serene, organic look that never fails to make an impression. Brick walkways, meanwhile, take us back in time with their historical, weathered appearance. Concrete pavers, on the other hand, are the go-to material for homeowners going for a versatile, flexible option that provides creative freedom and countless design possibilities.
Walkways can be further enhanced when bordered with flower beds filled with shrubs, trees and perennials. If there are already beautiful trees in the landscape, the walkway can curve around them to protect the tree and create a path with an organic flow. The only thing left to add is a quaint bench somewhere along the walkway to give visitors the luxury of resting and enjoying the different flowers and plants that the plant beds flanking your walkways have to offer.
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Walls Decorated with Colorful Vines
Ensure privacy in your landscape with attractive walls. These walls can be made out of natural stone, concrete blocks, or wood. Retaining walls are great for sloped landscapes and play a major protective role. For areas that are not prone to growing lush greenery, hardscaping features such as these can be a way to dress up the space. In this case, walls, retaining walls, pillars, and wooden fences can be used to support colorful flowering vines that will spread out over the vertical structure.
A Powerful Natural Stone Patio Design
Patios create a welcoming ambience and provide a place for relaxation. The decor of the patio can be simple with a small hedge or screen to ensure intimacy and privacy, a couple of lanterns or simple light fixtures for evening ambience, and a pergola for shade during the day. Concrete pillars can serve as spots for adding planters to freshen up the area with lush greenery.
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Integrate Pool Deck and Surrounds with the Look of Natural Stone
A gorgeous pool area can be the centerpiece of a yard and will add a distinctive appeal to the home. Because of its luxurious appearance, natural stone coping can be used to add an authentic touch to the pool area. Concrete coping options are also available in a number of different styles and can be used as a substitute for natural stone.
A natural stone look for the poolside is ideal for integrating a pool deck with the lush vegetation and natural rock arrangements that surround the pool.
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