Patios & Walkways

 Whether it is a small landing by your front door or a large patio with bench wall seating and an outdoor fireplace, patios and walkways can add functional space to your landscape more than any other hardscape element. There are many options when you consider what type of material you want to use with your patios.

Pavers are available in many shapes and colors. It makes it very easy to find a style that will match other elements on your site. We often try to utilize pavers that can tie into other structures on site.

Natural stone is another option for patios and walkways. They are a great choice if you like the looks of natural stone. Natural stone is the more expensive choice for a patio. The material costs more and there is more labor involved in the installation process. Over time you may notice more shifting and possible chipping and cracking from the natural stone. It is a natural part of the weathering process. If you like the look of natural stone but prefer the durability of pavers, in recent years they have developed pavers that look more like natural stone but are actually wet cast concrete. It is worth noting that some paver companies have a better product for this application than others. We recommend finding a natural paver where you have trouble seeing the repeating pattern once it is laid.