Commercial Hardscaping vs. Landscaping: What’s the Difference?
Involving hardscaping and landscaping, outdoor spaces should be designed with a commercial property main approach to maximize aesthetics and functionality. Though they are often used interchangeably, landscaping has more to do with the plantings themselves, in contrast to hardscaping, which refers to walkways, walls, and patios. A better understanding of the two may guide or inform business owners to informed decisions when improving commercial properties. Hardscaping: The Foundation of Outdoor Spaces Hardscape elements form together with that of the structure and non-organic extracurricular parts of an outdoor area. Elements like paved walkways, stone retaining walls, fountains of water, and seating related to the outdoor area fall within hardscaping. Their contribution is durability, definition, and functional space provision around customers and employees. Hardscaping materials commonly include ones that can withstand heavy-duty foot traffic and weather conditions, such as concrete,...
