Category Archives: Hardscaping

June 15, 2023

Landscaping is synonymous with natural elements such as plants, trees, and flowers. However, hardscaping is an essential component of any well-designed outdoor space, and it involves the design and installation of non-living elements within your outdoor space. From patios and walkways to water features and retaining walls, hardscaping creates a sense of balance, adds aesthetic […]

April 14, 2022

If you’re looking to improve your yard, hardscape experts can help. Hardscape professionals can install a wide range of features that will make your yard more functional and beautiful. If you’re in the St. Louis area, be sure to check out Allen Outdoors Solutions‘ hardscape services. We can help you create the perfect outdoor space […]

June 19, 2020

Hardscaping consists of several measures designed to make your garden look lovely. The specialist perfects such measures by combining several areas of expertise. To organize a magnificent landscape, hardscaping companies go beyond just working with natural soft elements. They also include hard structures in all parts of the garden. Variations in these structures shall be […]

May 12, 2020
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Tips and Tricks to Make the Most Out of Your Outdoor spaces In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, most cities all around the world have gone on lockdown. During this period of home confinement, when most public places are off-limits, you might have tried to devise many ways to keep yourself busy. Still, it’s no […]

July 26, 2019

An inviting backyard with a functional, beautiful patio is on the top of most homeowners’ wish lists. If your outdoor living space isn’t the stuff of your dreams, there are easy updates and quick fixes that will make a world of difference. Whether you want to DIY or bring in the pros at Allen, these […]

August 08, 2016

With a new school year just around the corner, you may be looking to spruce up your landscape with fresh plants and decorations. Adding walkways or pathways are an easy way to add color and visual interest to a yard. Floral Walkways If your home sits farther away from the sidewalk or your driveway, you […]

May 04, 2016

Not enough backyard space? Finding the space in your backyard to host friends or family can be difficult when you live on a hill. Yards that slope towards or away from a home provide a unique challenge for decorating or landscaping as lawn furniture and outdoor equipment require level ground to rest upon. The best […]

April 20, 2016

Spring is a time of rebirth and cleansing. Flowers are blooming. Birds are chirping. All of this new life may have you realizing that your landscaping just isn’t inspiring you anymore. Here are some ideas to help you breathe new life into your landscaping. 1. Add a focal point Adding a focal point to your […]

April 11, 2016

When people think “landscaping” they usually think about plants, trees, and bushes. But one important part of landscaping that often gets overlooked is hardscaping. Most people think hardscaping refers to big things like fire pits, patios, retaining walls, etc. While it definitely does include those things, hardscaping is really just any design element that isn’t […]

February 17, 2016

A retaining wall is a wall that retains soil or water behind it. In landscaping, it can be a protective structure, a decorative feature, or both. While you could add a retaining wall to a flat yard, its main purpose is to stabilize excessively sloped landscapes and provide flat surfaces. There are many functional and […]