As opposed to landscaping, hardscape is the non-living elements of a property. Hardscaping includes things like rocks, bricks, pavers, stone and even wood. Since hardscaping can be used for both practical and aesthetic purposes, anyone with a yard can be a good candidate to install hardscaping. This post will cover a few of the top […]
Read MoreTop Tips for Choosing Patio Pavers
Even if you’re not familiar with the term, you probably still recognize a set of stone pavers when you run across them. These interlocking stone slabs are used by a hardscape designer in Kansas City to create flat, paved surfaces on your property. Stone pavers come in a massive variety of colors, shapes and sizes. […]
Read MoreStand Out from the Crowd: Add a Pattern to Your Hardscape
Any homeowner can keep their yard trimmed and their plants healthy. However, to elevate your landscape above the crowd, you’ll have to take some extra steps. A lot of homeowners find that extra panache with attractive hardscape patterns in Kansas City. There are several practical reasons to install a hardscape feature on your property: they’re […]
Read MoreHow to Clean Your Hardscape Features
Landscaping is more than just plants, trees, mulch and grass, although those are certainly the parts that come to people’s minds first. Landscaping also includes your hardscape features—those portions of the landscaped area that are non-living. These can really serve a number of purposes, but they should never be neglected or taken for granted, as […]
Read MoreFive Things to Consider When Building a Retaining Wall
When most people hear the term “retaining wall,” they likely picture a large structure meant to guard massive hillsides against erosion. While that’s certainly a key role that they can and do play, retaining walls can actually fulfill a number of uses in your home’s or business’s landscaping. Our team at MSE Hardscape Design and […]
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