Bluestone
A type of stone native to the northwestern United States, bluestone comes in multiple colors ranging from blue to gray to green. Shapes can vary from a straight-edge square to irregular pieces similar to fieldstone. Bluestone can be set on a sand foundation and provides a nice flat surface for patio furniture, a pergola or gazebo.
Repurposed Hardscape Materials
Do you have leftover materials from a home project that you just aren’t sure what to do with? Repurposing them as the basis of your new hardscape is a great option to maximize their use while minimizing your costs.
Repurposed hardscape materials can fit in both of the categories we already explored above. Salvaged bricks, wood, concrete and cobblestone all are great options for a hardscape project. You may also want to upcycle old materials that would otherwise be discarded, such as metals, by giving them new life in your hardscape design.
Examples of Hardscape
Front Entry Walkway
At this client’s home, a beautiful arbor design is complimented by an existing hydrangea paniculata ‘Pink Diamond’ Tree. Well designed front entry walkways connect the front yard to the back yard in a fluid manner. This particular side yard design has fieldstone steps surrounded by plants as you walk through to the back yard.
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