Hardscape is a critical part of landscape design, creating definition and a sense of organization to the natural areas and features of your property. Hardscaping can include many types of decorative or practical structures in a landscape: stone patios, stone walkways, benches, fences, etc. Installation of stone patios and walkways can be considered one of the most common projects for which homeowners contract professional landscaping services.
Stone Patios
As if extending the indoor space, a stone patio provides a great gathering area for guests, outside dining, or a quiet retreat for couples to relax around a fire pit.
Custom patios bring unique stone in a variety of shapes and colors to your back yard. They also bring unique, almost infinite design possibilities and craftsmanship. From rustic cobblestone to modern pavers, you can choose the patio style with the vibes that you want. Expand your entertainment space outdoors – possibilities are endless.
Stone Walkways
Adding a hard border for surrounding greenery, a stone walkway invites guests to your home while adding a distinguished look to your property.
Helping you move from space to space, walkways define your outdoor spaces. Walkways do not need to be complex. A smartly designed entry walkway will instantly increase your curb appeal while adding value to your home. A simple paver stone path leading to a sitting area may be all that is needed for creating a perfect backyard.
Materials for Stone Patio or Walkway
Concrete Pavers – a clean and simple look, concrete pavers are a common choice for many property owners. The interlocking pavers are easy to install and replace if needed, but the concrete’s weather-resistant properties make these pavers resistant to cracks or splits.
Stamped Concrete – with many many shapes and textures, it leaves much to the imagination and allows you to create just about any design you could think of. Starting from complex shapes to mimicking the appearance of natural stones.
Pennsylvania Bluestone – a fine-grained sandstone is quarried in Pennsylvania. It’s versatile with a smooth texture, even though the material itself is relatively hard. Typically shows in a silvery blue color, but can also be made with a combination of brown, tan, green, and even lilac colors.
Travertine – a natural stone that easily blends into the landscape. It presents a very basic color scheme in more neutral and tan hues. Resilient to fading from external elements and in extreme temperatures, direct sunlight no problem.
Benefits of Pavers
Pavers provide long lasting results for patios, walkways, driveways, and retaining walls. Why?
Durability – able to handle the weight of vehicles without cracking or becoming damaged, they will last for years without needing to be replaced.
No Stains – sealing the pavers after installation will prevent stains that occur from oil leaks, spills, or tire marks. Washing your driveway pavers with water will remove any surface staining.
Easy To Replace – because of modular installation, you can remove a single damaged paver only and replace it that same day without disturbing the rest.
Patio Packages
Paver Patios offer Low Cost, Easy Maintenance
A patio can be created with many materials but it’s hard to beat one made from pavers. Quick installation and low effort maintenance are the key considerations vs other options. No need to apply sealer. Plus, repairs are easier, one paver at a time.
Here at Tree Cat we offer attractive predesigned simple layouts for a typical size patio using the Allan Block Courtyard products.
Vienna
Mocha
Merlot
Chianti
Napa
Pinot
Bistro
Sonoma
Espresso
Fresco
Burgundy
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