Many homeowners are prioritizing outdoor living and updating their patios, walkways, and other elements. If you’ve been considering or are in the planning stages of a landscape renovation, you’ve probably been weighing materials choices. And the choices can be overwhelming. Visiting a landscape nursery is essential when planning a Rockland County, NY backyard design.
Seeing Materials in Person
Nothing is more important when making materials choices than seeing them in person outdoors. Pavers, for example, can look vastly different in varying lighting and weather conditions. What looks like a gorgeous buff toned sandstone in sunlight, can become too orange when wet - and clash with the colors of the home. A landscape nursery will have materials displayed outdoors. It might not seem like a lot of fun to plan a visit on a rainy day, but if you have any concerns about the color changes that all materials undergo when wet, a rainy-day visit can help you finalize your choices.
Along with observing individual materials on their own, it’s important to see how they look alongside each other - again, outdoors in real weather conditions.
Seeing the Alternatives
Seeing materials in person may also be a huge money-saver. For example, you may be considering natural bluestone for your patio, only to discover that it’s out of your budget. A bluestone-inspired paver alternative could be a good option, but again, you need to see it in person to determine whether it will actually work for you.
The Right Plants for Your Backyard
Are you looking for more shade? More color? Less maintenance? Whatever your planting needs, you’re sure to find the perfect solution at your local landscape nursery - along with mulch, topsoil, and other essentials.
The experts will also guide you in choosing the right plants for your unique landscape. You will never have to guess whether a plant will thrive where you want to plant it.
Behind-the-Scenes Materials
Nobody is going to see the base that a paved surface is built on. But, they will see the results if the wrong materials are used or if they are installed improperly. The landscape nursery will stock every kind of substrate you could need. This includes base materials for both permeable and traditionally installed surfaces. And, you’ll find plenty of materials such as pea gravel for walkways and river rock for your plant beds.
Expert Assistance
Not all pavers are suitable for every application. Whether you’re looking for pavers or natural stone slabs for a pool deck, patio, walkway, or driveway, there are different products that are ideal for each situation - and materials that should not be considered. When in doubt, consult with the experts at the landscape nursery. They will help you choose the right materials for the job.
You can get expert advice on installation, and referrals to local pros who can do the job if it proves to be too much as a DIY project.
The experts will also help you choose the right materials to finish the look and hold your pavers or natural stone slabs in place: sand, polymeric sand, or even pea gravel depending on the application.
Once your paved surface is installed, you’ll want to seal it to enhance its look and extend its lifespan. Here again, expert advice is helpful, along with plenty of choices in sealants and cleaning products.
