Hardscaping and Landscaping in Maryland
Hardscaping and landscaping are crucial to making a property look good on the outside. Rooted in Nature specializes in both services to ensure you obtain work that brings your vision to life. Hardscaping involves designing and installing nonliving, inanimate materials that act as practical or decorative features in a landscape — for example, pavers for walkways, patios, retaining walls, and water features. Pairing hardscaping with landscaping, which focuses on living materials like plants and the lawn, can make your outdoor space one-of-a-kind.
Our professionals will take your hardscape design and make it a reality. We provide custom solutions for commercial and residential properties to enhance curb appeal, improve outdoor entertainment spaces, and strengthen the area's functionality.
Hardscape Design and Installation Services
We offer several hardscaping services to help you get a beautiful landscape and outdoor space for your property. Our services include:
Hardscaping
Patio
Solutions
Our designers create hardscaping solutions that accent your landscaping. We'll develop a beautiful patio design that complements your property's style while providing the functionality your family or guests need.
Water
Features
Transform your yard space into a calming paradise with different water features. We have you covered, whether you want to add a fountain or pond.
From functional fountains to private backyard ponds, a water feature will add value to your property and transform your backyard into your own little paradise. Each water feature is planned and designed to fit your space and your needs. We always consider factors like cost, maintenance, and safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Need more information to help you decide between hardscaping, landscaping or both? Here are some of the most common questions on this subject.
What is the difference between landscaping and hardscaping?
The biggest difference between landscaping and hardscaping is that landscaping is an umbrella term that covers the overall design and care of an outdoor space, including both living and constructed features, while hardscaping refers specifically to permanent, nonliving elements, like patios, walking paths, fire pits, walls, and so on. Hardscaping falls under the umbrella of landscaping. The part of landscaping that covers living elements like plants, soil, flowers and trees is called softscaping.
Do I need a landscaper or a hardscaper for my project?
You need a landscaper when your project involves plants or lawns. Choose a hardscaper when you want to install usable features in your yard. If your project includes both living plants and structural changes, it's a good idea to work with a company that does both. The team will be able to coordinate things like grading, drainage, construction and planting to make sure every part of the design works together.
Can one company do both landscaping and hardscaping?
Yes, one company can provide both landscaping and hardscaping services. This approach makes your project easier to manage because you only have to deal with one team, who will assess your yard, plan where permanent features will go and choose plants and lawn features that will complement the design. Rooted in Nature handles both sides of the work, helping you create a space that really works without needing to coordinate a lot of people to get it done.
How does hardscaping increase property value?
Hardscaping increases property value by enhancing curb appeal, improving outdoor entertainment spaces and making the area more usable. Features like patios, retaining walls, and water features add aesthetic appeal and practical benefits, making the property more attractive to potential buyers.
Should hardscaping or landscaping be done first?
Hardscaping usually comes first because features like patios, walkways, fountains and retaining walls can affect access and the way water drains from your yard. Installing these features before lawns and plants also helps to protect new landscaping from construction traffic. Once the structural work is complete, the landscaper can add soil, garden beds and plants around it. Projects can also happen in phases when budget or time requires it.
Does hardscaping require less maintenance than softscaping?
Hardscaping generally requires less routine maintenance than lawns, flower beds and other living features. You won't need to water, mow or prune a patio or walkway, but these surfaces still need occasional cleaning and inspections. Depending on the material used in the hardscaping, you may still need to do things like removing weeds between joints, refreshing joint sand, resealing the surfaces or repairing cracks or shifting. Regular upkeep helps your hardscape stay attractive and functional.
Hardscape Design and Build Services
We can take pride in designing and installing your home's perfect hardscape outdoor living spaces. We offer to turn your dreams into a reality, so we are open to designing any specialty project you can dream up. To get you started, here are some of our most popular offerings:
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Paver installation
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Stone patios
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Concrete patios
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Pergolas and gazebos
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Lighting features
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Retaining walls
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Irrigation systems
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Backyard ponds
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Water features