Naturalized hardscapes help you to foster a peaceful, and harmonious balance between both landscape and hardscape. Source: Houzz
Naturalized hardscapes soften the hard edges and rigidity of hardscaping by coupling it with the softer elements of plants, grasses, and shrubbery. This allows you to enjoy the advantages of both by creating a peaceful, and harmonious balance.
- A popular way to achieve this balance is to plant grasses and moss within the gaps of flagstone and paved pathways. Interplanting in this manner creates a gentle flow throughout the landscape and helps connect the path to the natural environment. This also works well when incorporated into concrete or stone staircases, however, on these, you will want to select slow, and low-growth plants such as blue fescue or perennials so they don’t overtake the stairs and make them impassable.
- Another fun option is to create unique planters. A naturalistic planter can be constructed from flagstones or river rock, within which you can intersperse ferns and flowers. This creates a remarkable appearance that is both elegant and charming.
Triad Associates, Inc. would be glad to help you design naturalized hardscapes that will stand out in the neighborhood. We invite you to contact us to learn more about our hardscaping options and to begin the process.
