Hardscapes & Outdoor Living

Dramatic Patio Space

Changing the flow and lines of a patio can give a dramatic effect to any space.

Paver Pool Deck

Paver pool decks are a great option in the landscape. Pavers can withstand the same amount of force as concrete, but are less susceptible to cracking. If pavers do crack or rise, the replacement is as simple as installing a new stone and resetting.

Deck Transition

Flow is always important for any hardscape element in the garden. The transition between brick and deck provides a seamless flow between different materials in one space.

Brick Outdoor Kitchen

Soldier laid bricks in the patio give a different visual line than that of the stacked brick island. A convenient arched storage area allows the owner to keep items dry and out of the way.

Outdoor Pizza Oven

Wood burning pizza ovens create some of the best pizzas right at home. No need to go out to your local pizzeria with one of these installed in your back yard.

Outdoor Brick Fireplace

This brick outdoor fireplace adds year round entertainment and living space to the garden. Complementary color tints from the concrete paver patio accent the fireplace and draw the eye to the landscape focal point.

Formal Patio

Ashlar cut Connecticut Bluestone pieces create a more formalized feel for this patio. The BBQ Island is veneered with natural stone pieces in front and framed out of Keystone Country Manor block to match existing retaining walls.

Fire and Water

Combining the contrasting elements of a fire pit and a hot tub into this close space created a more flexible and appealing entertainment space.

The hardscape is the backbone of any outdoor garden space.  Hardscape elements include:  patios, masonry walls, built in spas and pools, boulder accents and dry stacked retaining walls,  and other accent pieces used to enhance the structural elements of the landscape.  Lafayette Tree & Landscape has installed a variety of hardscape elements and is familiar with creating a sense of flow between different building materials.

Hardscaping also constitutes the backbone of any outdoor living area. BBQ’s, firepits, roofed arbors, bar areas and other elements can turn neglected outdoor spaces into function outdoor living areas, greatly expanding the living space available in your home. If you can imagine it in your outdoor living area, Lafayette Tree & Landscape can probably include it — we have even incorporated televisions and state of the art sound systems into outdoor entertainment areas.