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Your patio, retaining wall, or pergola -- all this hardscaping -- is a place to express yourself. Consider your needs and ideas and coordinate it all. If you're having trouble envisioning it all, consider scheduling a Design Consultation.
Stone, brick, concrete or even crushed granite patios are often the heart of the garden. This is where you entertain, relax on a Saturday morning, or curl up with a book. The kitchen is the heart of the home, and the patio is the center of your outdoor space.
The most classic patios are stone or brick. Timeless over generations of use, they are beautiful in virtually all styles. Many unique patios combine materials for a signature style.
Drives & Walks
Driveways and sidewalks are often the unexplored hardscaping of the garden. When they function well, your life flows over them. Throw in some design style for a touch of class.
Some driveways take up a large portion of the front yard. Depending on the layout, you could create a courtyard feel. Pave it in brick for a timeless look.
Retaining walls bring beautiful structure to a garden. When a blanket of snow covers your shrubs, you'll really appreciate a well-constructed retaining wall. The 'bones' of your garden keep it beautiful year round.
All year, retaining walls define spaces in a garden. They can be raised up as a bench wall surrounding a patio. They make your slope easier to maintain. They can even create more usable space in your backyard.
In the Eau Claire area, we have concrete retaining wall block, limestone boulders, and field stone boulders readily available. We also have stack stone walls which coordinate well with many contemporary homes.
If you're considering a retaining wall, consider adding stairs. Stairs in a retaining wall double the function. They are a charming addition and can be built out of cut stone or decorative block.
Free-Standing Walls
Free-standing walls can be bench walls. They can divide a large space or provide a backdrop for artwork. We've even used them for outdoor counter space. Perfect next to your grill!
Walls flanking your driveway entrance lend a feeling of formality and flair. It's the perfect way to say, 'You've arrived.' Personalize your hardscaping by adding your address number or monogram. Don't forget to light it, too.
Decks enhance usability in your garden. You feel it every time you walk onto it from the dining room. You know it because your entertaining just got easier. A well-designed deck is effortless.
Get Creative has the experience to make your deck unique. Multi-level decks can be an enchanting way to entertain (especially on a slope!). Built-in benches offer extra seating for large families.
Decks can be constructed from cedar, treated lumber, or even composite materials. Each material has unique advantages.
Just because someone else's deck isn't exciting doesn't mean yours has to be boring. Consider the possibilities. Imagine the fun.
Pergolas overtop a deck offer shade in summer. They make a space more intimate. If you add lighting, your entertaining really becomes fun!
The columns of a pergola are what you will see most -- even though the overhead beams are what you usually think of. Invest in something gorgeous. Think huge cedar columns. If your home is brick, what about heavy brick columns?
The beams of a pergola are a design opportunity, but they also provide a spot for lighting. A large pergola has no problem holding up heavy vines, either.
Your garden is a canvas -- an opportunity to get creative. Likewise, your hardscaping should reflect your style and personality. A patio is not just a patio. It's where your family lives. Make it beautiful.
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