How Hardscaping Makes Autumn Come To Life

Functional Options For Hardscaping

Many hardscape surfaces are functional and efficient for the health of your lawn and ease of use for you as a homeowner. The best surfaces to add to your landscape for safety, ease, or functionality are retaining walls, fencing, walkways, and inorganic edging.

Retaining walls are beautiful structures that keep soil erosion under control or eliminate it. Fencing provides privacy and clear boundaries for pets or children. Walkways provide sturdy and safe surfaces to walk on, and edging reduces the spread of weeds and separates plants from the grass.

Extras That Make Your Landscape Fun

You can add plenty more hardscaping options to your lawn to upgrade its look and functionality and expand the use of your outdoor space. Fire pits, patios or decks, water features, courtyards, and pergolas aren’t necessary but make your landscape fun and unique!

Fire pits provide warmth and fun sitting areas for late-night outdoor gatherings, while patios or decks allow more guests to have space to sit and relax. Water features are calming and a great conversation starter, courtyards add class to your lawn, and pergolas are picturesque structures that add to any garden.

Best Hardscape Surfaces For Fall

You can enjoy these lovely structures this season, but some stand out from the rest when planning Fall gatherings. Spaces that make your landscape inviting, comfortable, fun, and exciting when the season begins to shift!

Patios and decks are fantastic because they allow you to enjoy your spaces in a safe and stable area. Fire pits keep you warm even when a chilly breeze blows through and provides a fun spot for roasting marshmallows, and you can add coverings like pergolas for cover in case rain makes an appearance.

Caring For Those Surfaces During Fall

The preliminary and active care your hardscaping receives depends on your area and the surfaces you’ve installed on your landscape. So the first step is to thoroughly inspect these spaces to look for potential issues and keep them clear of debris.

Updating or adding sealants on these surfaces can protect them and keep moisture from causing issues later. Additionally, ensuring the joint material between pavers is replaced will prevent this. Finally, snow and ice removal is the cherry on top to keep your hardscaping in great condition!

Keeping Track Of Damages And Problems

Vigilance is everything regarding your landscape, including keeping a keen eye on these hardscape surfaces. If you encounter damage, tracking how bad it is and if it spreads can be a lawn lifesaver!

For example, pavers and other surfaces are prone to shifting this time of year, so keeping track of any possible movement is crucial. Also, noting existing cracks or damage will make necessary repairs easier in the future!

Getting Into The Season (decor)

One of the most fun parts about this time of year is the ability to decorate in a way that suits your style and brings your lawn to life. Changing out the pillows, rugs, and welcome mats to fall colors on outdoor furniture and adding touches like decorative pumpkins and lights are a great start.

Hay bales, garlands, scarecrows, Fall leaf decor, planting Fall flowers, switching to warm, cozy lighting, hanging wreaths, and putting up catchy signage are other ways you can express yourself this time of year. You can change your lawn into something new – there are no limits!

Additions To Consider For Next Year

If you don’t have any hardscaping on your landscape or only have the basics, don’t despair – that’s a change you can make to upgrade your space next year! Again, you have the green light to change your space if you work within your lawn size.

You can update your patio, install a fire pit and seating area, or add other hard surfaces to change your lawn’s appearance for the better and enhance this beautiful time of year. The combinations are almost endless, and you’ll ‘fall’ in love with your home repeatedly!

How Professionals Can Help

Installing new hardscaping can be a daunting change, especially with the logistics and details of the process. However, you can take it with others – the professionals know what they’re doing and how to get started.

The friendly folks at Rish’s Complete Lawn Care are prepared to work with our customers to create the vision you want. We are skilled in all of our services and ready to start setting your landscape up for Fall!