No two businesses are alike, and that means the types of landscaping elements and designs you’ll need for your business’s headquarters may not be the same as your closest competitors. However, though each building and property is unique, there’s one type of feature that almost every business owner should consider implementing in their design: hardscaping. Hardscaping refers to non-plant landscaping elements, and these elements can help bring the rest of your landscaping together into a more cohesive, usable space. Here are a few reasons why hardscaping should be part of your commercial landscape design.
It Uses Less Water
One of the biggest benefits of hardscaping is that it requires absolutely no water to maintain. Instead of plants, this method makes use of gravel, stones, tiles, and even benches. This means you won’t have to worry about pruning, watering, or maintaining the elements nearly as often as the rest of your design. At most, you’ll have to weed around the hardscaping elements or rake gravel off of walkways. However, your commercial landscaping team can easily handle those tasks for you.
It Directs Visitors Away From Fragile Plants
You’re investing money into your landscape design, and that means finding ways to protect the plants as they grow isn’t just a good idea—it’s the best way to protect your investment and keep you from having to pay for unexpected repairs and replacement plants. Hardscaping elements can help direct visitors away from the plants you want them to admire from a distance. This will reduce the risk of your plants getting trampled, broken, or otherwise damaged.
It Provides Seating and Makes Your Space Useable
Though many people think of hardscaping as little more than spreading gravel, it’s far more than that. Benches, outdoor seating, retaining walls, and even fountains are all considered hardscaping elements, and when installed correctly, they can make your space more useable. Fountains and benches give people a place to gather and relax outdoors, and retaining walls help reduce the risk of erosion on your property so your landscaping will be safe and stable for years to come.
It’s Naturally Low-Maintenance
You have a lot on your plate when it comes to running your business, and maintaining your landscaping isn’t likely to be high on your priority list. By incorporating hardscaping elements into your design, you’ll reduce the amount of maintenance that your entire landscape design needs. If you’re planning on handling the maintenance yourself, this will save you time. If you’re planning on letting an experienced commercial landscaping crew maintain your property, you’ll likely be able to save money on maintenance costs.
Ready to Add Hardscaping to Your Business’s Exterior?
Whether you’re looking to revamp your existing landscape design or want to create one from scratch, adding hardscaping elements to your property is a great way to make your landscaping stand out. Let the team at
Nationwide Landworks help you find the right design, elements, and implementation plan to make your property look as great as you know it can. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.