What are hardscapes in landscaping?
Hardscapes, as the name implies, are hard structures, like concrete retaining walls or wooden pergolas, that fold into existing landscaping features.
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Our Experience
Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction are the award-winning St. Louis-area landscaping, hardscape, water feature, and horticulture specialists ready to completely transform your outdoor space. Whether you want a new focal point to your existing landscape or you want to add a completely revamped backyard patio to your new home, we can handle the job.
Our Expert Hardscape Design, Repair & Installation Services
Our team goes beyond the surface details and truly gets to know your property as well as your needs and budget. It's why we can offer commercial and residential design, installation, and repair services for outdoor structures like:
- Outdoor fireplaces
- Outdoor fire pits
- Patios and terraces with ample seating areas
- Outdoor kitchens
- Pergolas and pavilions
- Home and pool decks
- Security and privacy fences
- Driveways and walkways
- Walls, including retaining walls
Hardscape FAQs
Should I add a concrete or brick paver patio?
Concrete patios and brick paver patios are popular hardscape materials for St. Louis-area homeowners and commercial property owners alike. Both are strong, relatively affordable materials that can withstand the changing seasons of the sometimes-volatile St. Louis climate.
Which one is best depends on what you want. Concrete slabs are generally easier to install in more flexible designs and more affordable upfront. Brick patios, meanwhile, are easier to repair, offer a classic aesthetic, and are generally more durable.
If you’re still unsure which hardscape material to choose, contact the experts at Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction. We can walk you through these and other options, including concrete pavers and natural stone options like flagstone and cobblestone.
How do I maintain my hardscape features?
Hardscape upkeep can vary depending on what, exactly, the feature is. A natural stone wall, for example, will have different maintenance requirements than an untreated wood deck. That said, most hardscape features require some combination of regular cleaning, checks for repairs, and sealing.
For expert repairs, complex maintenance tasks, or to offload upkeep completely, turn to the experts at Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction.
Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction
15815 Jedberg Ln.
Ballwin, MO, 63021
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