LANDSCAPING

Hard Landscaping

Transform Your Garden with Expert Hard Landscaping Services

Dreaming of a beautiful, functional outdoor space that complements your home and lifestyle? Look no further than hard and soft landscaping! But what exactly is hard landscaping, and why should you choose Hortlands for your next project?

Elements of a Stunning Hard Landscape (Hardscape)

  • Patios and terraces: Extend your living space outdoors with elegant patios and terraces, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or simply enjoying the fresh air.
  • Paths and walkways: Create a seamless flow throughout your garden with well-designed paths, pavings, and walkways, adding both functionality and visual interest.
  • Driveways and parking areas: Enhance your property’s curb appeal and functionality with attractive and durable driveways and parking solutions.
  • Retaining walls and steps: Overcome challenging slopes and define different garden levels with expertly built retaining walls, dry stone walling and steps.
  • Decking and fencing: Add warmth and texture with inviting decking and decorative fencing, creating private and personalised outdoor havens.
  • Water features: Introduce the soothing sound and beauty of water with ponds, fountains, or waterfalls, elevating your garden’s ambience.

Why Choose Hortlands for Your Hard Landscaping Project?

  • Experience and Expertise: With over 30 years of experience, our skilled team possesses the knowledge and craftsmanship to bring your vision to life.
  • Bespoke Design: We collaborate closely with you to create a personalised hard landscaping plan that suits your unique needs, style, and budget.
  • High-Quality Materials: We use only the finest materials, ensuring the durability and aesthetics of your hardscape for years to come.
  • Seamless Project Management: Our dedicated team handles every aspect of your project, from design and planning to construction and completion, minimising stress for you.
  • Unwavering Commitment: We’re passionate about exceeding your expectations and delivering a hard landscape that you can truly enjoy.

Ready to transform your garden with stunning hard landscaping services?

Contact Hortlands today for a free consultation and let our experts help you create an outdoor space that reflects your dreams.

FEATURED PROJECTS

Complete Garden Transformation in Datchet

Hortlands were employed to transform the garden of a Victorian house near Windsor, that dates back to 1890. Our landscape team brought the garden back to life, giving it a polished modern finish.

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Datchet, Berkshire

Garden Landscaping to Create a Serene Oasis in Peppard, Henley-on-Thames

Hortlands’ expertise in garden landscaping was instrumental in transforming a family garden in Peppard, Henley-on-Thames, into a tranquil outdoor oasis.

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Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire

FAQ'S

What is hard landscaping?

Hard landscaping refers to the non-living, permanent features incorporated into a landscape design. These features typically provide structure, definition, and function to an outdoor space. Think of them as the bones upon which the rest of the landscape, or the “soft” landscaping (plants, flowers, etc.), is built.

Here are some common examples of hard landscaping elements:

  • Paving: Patios, walkways, driveways, and terraces made from materials such as concrete, pavers, stone, or brick.
  • Walls: Retaining walls, garden walls, and fences made from stone, brick, wood, or other materials.
  • Water features: Ponds, fountains, waterfalls, and streams.
  • Decks and pergolas: Outdoor living spaces made from wood, composite materials, or other materials.
  • Steps and stairs: Connecting different levels of a landscape.
  • Lighting: Fixtures that illuminate the landscape at night.

Fire pits and outdoor kitchens: Creating spaces for entertaining and enjoying the outdoors.

How to hard landscape a garden?

Hard landscaping your garden can be a rewarding project, but it requires intricate planning and execution. Here’s a basic guide:

  1. Planning and Design: 
  • Define your goals and budget.
  • Sketch a design.
  • Seek inspiration.
  1. Choose your materials:
  • Paving.
  • Walls and fences.
  • Additional features like water features, pergolas, fire pits, etc.
  1. Preparation and Installation:
  • Call for underground utilities: Before digging, contact your local authorities to locate underground utilities like cables and pipes.
  • Clear the area.
  • Excavation and levelling.
  • Lay down a base layer of crushed stone or gravel (sub-base) followed by a finer layer (base) for stability and drainage.
  • Laying materials.
  • Finishing touches.
How much does hard landscaping cost?

The cost of hard landscaping your garden can vary greatly depending on several factors, including:

  • Size and complexity of the project: Larger gardens with more intricate features will naturally cost more than smaller, simpler ones.
  • Materials: High-quality, natural materials like stone or pavers will be more expensive than budget-friendly options like concrete or gravel.
  • Labour costs: Hiring professional landscapers will add to the cost, but can save you time and effort, and ensure quality work. Enquire with Hortlands today to transform your outdoor space.
  • Location: Costs can vary depending on your region and the availability of materials and labour.