Transforming your property into an elegant outdoor living space is possible with landscaping. But you will need more than just flowers, grass, or trees; vegetation in the yard, known as the softscape or soft landscaping, is just half of it. So what’s the other half? It’s called hardscaping, or hard landscaping.
Hardscaping and Its Practical Function
Besides beautifying outdoors, hardscaping is very important in making the most of the outdoors. Without it, there would be no fences, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, stepping stones, pool decks, frontal decks, water features, or gazebos. These elements should not only be beautiful, but very functional, too.
The Paver Power in Hardscaping
To make all these possible, a reliable material is necessary. Among the most common are concrete, bricks, stones, and wood. But amidst all these is the paver. The powerful paver is the best material for hardscaping.
Pavers are basically brick-like materials, only stronger and more sophisticated. They are available in myriads of specific types from natural stones (like flagstones and limestones) to the most common concrete pavers. Whatever your preference, we offer a wide variety of options.
Pavers come in many different colors, including Mega Arbel, Old World, Dublin Cobble, Holland Stone, Anchor Diamond, and more. They also come in different patterns, from the classic brick, to an out-of-this-world design.
Besides utilizing the best materials, we provide the best skills and the most creative minds to build breathtaking landscapes. Green Scene, Inc. has been one of the best in landscape design in Illinois since 1984. Let us show you why — call us today and we’ll discuss how hardscaping can transform your outdoors into your dream space.
Patios
No two patio spaces are identical. We pride ourselves in providing design and construction services that are sensitive to your goals. With various shapes, sizes, textures and colors to choose from, it can be overwhelming. That is where our expert knowledge and guidance comes in to give you the best possible options for your investment.
Driveways
All driveways are not built the same. The knowledge, design, and installation process that goes into your investment is what separates us from the rest — our highly skilled and trained installers go above and beyond industry standards to provide you with the “wow” effect.
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls can have more than just an aesthetic purpose in the landscape. Much of the time they are designed to restrain soil to an unnatural slope. Whether it be to hold something from destruction, surround your patio, or a decorative part of you landscape, Green scene can construct a wall to your specific needs.
Outdoor Living Spaces
We understand that entertaining your guests can be a very important aspect in your final decision for an outdoor living space. With our years of experience in the industry we can provide the most innovative products to bring your outdoor space to life. Outdoor kitchens, fire places, grills, and everything in between can greatly increase the value of your property.
