Space Landscape Designs has always preferred using concrete in gardens. Concrete offers strength and texture and balance to outdoor spaces when designers use it well despite its basic appearance.
Our company has extensive experience with concrete which we utilize across various projects including garden walls and steps as well as driveways and seating. People underestimate concrete because it demonstrates remarkable durability and flexibility. Concrete works perfectly alongside plants and stone and timber elements to establish visual contrast and interest in garden settings.
Concreting possibilities
Concrete stands out to us because it enables various textured and finished outcomes through its application. Natural concrete appearance emerges when you keep it unprocessed thus creating an authentic rustic appearance. Concrete can be smoothed down to achieve a contemporary appearance or left as is to show its natural texture.
Exposed aggregate concrete makes its appearance in driveway and pathway surfaces when the concrete surface gets stripped to show off its internal stone components. The combination of stones with color-matched finishes creates both sparkle and texture which unifies all elements in the garden space.
Concrete is incredibly simple, yet presents diverse visual and tactile experiences through our various finishing techniques. For example, the addition of exposed concrete aggregate creates a soft textural element that enhances any space.
According to Jason who owns Space Landscape Designs he explains the following:
“Concrete is simple but strong. This particular material allows designers to establish timeless, clean geometric shapes for gardens. The correct finishing technique applied to concrete — smooth, textured or exposed treatments — can add warmth and personality to any space”
A great example from a recent project
The Modern Beach Side Retreat project implemented cantilevered concrete steps which function as a pathway to the home entrance. The entrance appears both welcoming and sculptural due to the floating steps which seemingly “float” in thin air – a popular affect in garden design. The concrete texture creates depth while its elegant form stands out as an unobtrusive detail which elevates the entire design.
The design demonstrates that concrete structures can provide both durability and sophisticated appearance.
Where we use concrete in outdoor spaces
These are the main applications where we utilize concrete in our projects:
Floating steps serve as excellent entrance solutions for sloped blocks and front doors because they create an unforgettable impact.
Garden and retaining walls receive their finishing touch from raw or rendered materials to achieve a clean and grounded appearance.
Concrete paths and landings can be created through pouring concrete or installing steppers to establish pathways in the garden.
Exposed aggregate driveways provide both functionality and visual appeal since they use stone colors that match the surrounding landscape.
The built-in features of seating and surrounds function perfectly for fire pit areas and garden corners.
A timeless material
Concrete stands as a highly enduring material which we utilize in our projects. Concrete endures all weather conditions while enduring time and minimal maintenance requirements. The material builds natural aging characteristics throughout time which adds more character to its appearance.
Concrete stands strong throughout the ages. Concrete becomes an integral part of the landscape when properly placed because it creates structure while adding style to the environment.
We’d love to discuss your plans for your garden design. Contact our friendly team of expert garden designers to discuss your project today.
