A harmonious landscape is one that takes both short and long-term goals into consideration. Your landscape should be attractive, balanced and inviting, but also sustainable and environmentally friendly. When clients come to us for Colorado hardscaping services, we take the time to sit down and have a conversation regarding their long-term goals. Afterwards, we create the plans necessary for a fluid, interesting and harmonious landscape
Here are five harmonious hardscaping ideas that will keep your landscape growing in the right direction.
Don’t be afraid to mix styles. Some of the most harmonious landscapes are those that mix both formal and informal landscaping techniques, like this row of formal planters filled with soft, informal herbs and greens.
Think fluidly. If not done carefully, placing a water feature and a fire pit in your landscape may make your garden feel choppy and disjointed. Create a landscape plan that incorporates features you want, while allowing space for you to move around and enjoy the view.
Use pavers. Begin exploring the world of pavers. They can be used to create a variety of looks, from tightly laid brickwork to large, asymmetrical stone steps. Pavers are the ultimate eco-friendly hardscape material. They’re sustainable and allow water to filter back into the groundwater supply. Pavers can even mitigate the heat island effect! Leaving space between pavers allows foliage to spring up in between spaces, which can soften the overall look.
Hardscape planters. By incorporating hardscape planters into your landscape, you’ll have a versatile tool at your disposal. For a modern look, you can keep the planters filled with vertical plants and shrubs that maintain a more austere appearance. In a different season, you can add cascading plants to soften the look.
Allow overflow. In order to provide continuity, allow some of your landscape to overflow onto the hardscape. Granted, you need to plan accordingly for maintenance and safety, but this look helps to soften hardscapes by using plants choreographed for color, height and visual balance.
Contact the design team at Lifescape Colorado, and take advantage of our Colorado hardscaping services. We’ll help you plan a harmonious landscape that will provide pleasure year-round.