You may think the time to enjoy the outdoors is ending — but although winter fast approaches, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Despite the cold weather and propensity for cozy indoor activities, there are many ways that families can take advantage of the coldest season and enjoy their landscaping year-round.
This article will give some great ideas and fresh inspiration to savvy homeowners looking to spice up the outside of their homes with winter-minded hardscaping and landscaping projects.
Prime time for pavement
If you’ve been meaning to install walkable areas in your landscape, the turn of the season is the perfect time to get that in before it gets too cold. Having paved areas to use in the wintertime will keep you from damaging your grass by walking on it while it’s frozen. You have a few pavement installation options to choose from:
- Stone walkways are a classic project that add character and vibrancy to any home’s exterior. One of the best material options is stone pavers, as they are highly durable and flexible in terms of look and feel.
- Spreading a new layer of gravel will give you a secure place to walk without falling in the dangerous winter weather.
- Patio trim using flagstone and gravel fill will protect the area around your home and give it extra character.
Regularly scheduled fall cleaning
Now is the time to clear out the leaves and debris that have accumulated over the past few months. A layer of snow and ice overtop these “leftovers” will increase their likelihood of damaging your grass and even mold spreads once spring comes around. Choose to hire a professional cleaning service that will do an excellent job and tidy up areas of your landscape you may not have even considered.
Bring the heat
A night outside with friends and family can be enjoyed even when it gets cold with the right hardscaping additions to your home. Many Pennsylvania homeowners invest in modern heated patio technology to keep the space comfortable in the wintertime. Alternatively, you can install a beautiful and safe built-in firepit to gather around and enjoy all winter long.
There are many model options available for either of these choices, and a hardscaping expert will be able to look at your space and give you aesthetic advice for choosing a patio or firepit model.
Winter preparations with Modern Landscapes
The team of professional lanscapers at Modern Landscapes is the perfect partner choice for homeowners looking to add charm to their lawns, gardens, and more before winter arrives. With over 20 years of hardscaping and landscaping design projects under our belt — and a slew of positive reviews to boot — we prove our dedication to beauty and functionality time and time again. Contact us today online or over the phone to get started on your next landscaping or hardscaping project.
