We’ve got ideas to make luxurious outdoor improvements!

Fire Pit Area

A warm fire blazing in a fire pit is the quintessential gathering place on cool, fall nights. But it doesn’t have to be a few boulders piled in a circle on the dirt. When thinking luxury for your backyard, create a patio and seating area that centers around the fire pit.

Flagstone is a popular surface for the patio and seating area. A great choice for the patio is Midwestern Irregular Flagstone, which has a beautiful mix of browns, reds, and tans in an irregular shape for a rustic look.

An ultra-cozy design that provides intimacy is one that is partially enclosed with built-in seating that circles around the fire pit. A short retaining wall also works well for a partial enclosure that encircles chairs around the fire pit.

Private Garden Nook

Hardscape and greenery complement each other well and can provide the perfect, private garden nook. Imagine having a cozy little corner tucked away on your property. You can have this tranquil space all to yourself. Use your natural trees or plants as a border to surround the nook or build a rock wall for privacy.

A gravel footpath can give the walk to your private garden nook simplicity to clear away the cluttered mind. Bring out your creative mood when you get there by laying Cherokee Flagstone with its mixed shapes and sparkle in the finish.

Don’t forget to place a bench or small table and chair set for relaxing when you reach your hideaway. Cherokee Flagstone can also be used to build a wall veneer for a small waterfall that creates ambience for peace and solitude.

Outdoor Kitchen

Today when people think of outdoor luxuries, they automatically think of an outdoor kitchen and dining area. Why not? Outdoor kitchens provide a luxurious entertainment area for your family and friends.

You have many options for what you want to include in your outdoor kitchen. A wood fired pizza oven can give you the rich flavor and traditional cooking practices that bring out your culinary passion while a built-in grill provides convenience. For more convenience, incorporate a sink or wet bar.

When it is time to build, there are many types of stone veneer products to provide the perfect look you want. One such look we recommend is our Bluff Limestone Rubble that has colorful tones of beige and off white, with some subtle shades of gray.

Get more ideas on the best stone products to use for your outdoor luxuries when youvisit Fieldstone Center. We have a large variety of stone products for all your landscaping needs. Call us at (770) 385-7708 to schedule an appointment.

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If you are looking to add upgrades to your landscape, whether for your own personal wants or to prepare to sell your home, consider hardscaping improvements. To maximize your investment, think of hardscaping as a way to improve your property so that it is more “green” and low maintenance. The key is to blend the living environment with hardscaping elements so that they benefit wildlife and provide healthy outdoor spaces.

4 ways to add hardscaping to your landscape

Walkways

Add a gravel or paved walkway through your garden. This allows you to enjoy the garden with a material that is low-impact. When choosing gravel or natural stone as the material for your walkway, you can avoid the harsh chemicals that are found in asphalt and use a more environmentally-friendly surface compared to concrete. Plus, gravel and natural stone have naturally high permeability rates so water can flow through them instead of as run-off, helping to minimize erosion.

Patios

Get rid of the concrete pad and install a patio with flagstone that is low maintenance and gorgeous. This is a luxury that is hot in today’s marketplace. Flagstone is natural so it works well in blending your outdoor area with the surrounding environment. And if you convert a place where grass is hard to grow for your new patio, you can further maximize your outdoor space with a low-input material that reduces your maintenance. You’ll have more time to relax and less time needing to mow, weed, seed, or otherwise waste your energy maintaining the area.

Retaining Walls

Stone retaining walls are some of the best ways to help conserve water and minimize soil erosion in your landscape. By adding a drywall stone wall to a sloping area, you can better control erosion while using a material that is hard and durable. Plant some low maintenance groundcover behind the wall and you’ll have a feature that can be appreciated for years.

Garden Features

Incorporating in stone water fountains or ponds can help attract wildlife while also filling in areas that minimize your maintenance. Interspersing stone garden features in your landscape can help reduce the need to buy plants and other landscaping products, and they are durable and long-lasting. Consider constructing a pond that is surrounded by various sizes of boulders or riverrock, or design a water fountain with thin stone veneer.

It’s important to blend your hardscaping in with your natural landscape to maximize value in your home. People want to see something that is appealing besides being “green”. Too much greenery can be intimidating to a person who doesn’t want to spend all their time in the garden, while too much “hardscaping” can be overly intimidating to someone who wants to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.

Fieldstone Center, Inc. has stone products for all your landscaping needs. Contact us at 770-385-7708. We can help you decide on the best upgrades to add to your landscape with the right stone for an amazing result!

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