HARD LANDSCAPE

ADVANCE STUDY RESEARCH :

SYNOPSIS AIM
INTRODUCTION The main aim of this guidance is to promote higher standards in landscape
design in planning applications submitted to the London Borough of
Hard Landscaping
Croydon. The guidance can also be applied to schemes that do not require
From paving to pergolas, fountains to fencing, hard landscape features are
planning permission.
what gives the landscape form and structure on which the softer elements
The SPG advises on aspects to consider when planning a development or
can perform.
designing an improvement scheme. It is not intended to be a short
Norris & Gardiner can provide the complete landscape service from
course in landscape design and on some schemes it may be advisable to
conception to completion, carried out with the care and professionalism
employ a qualified landscape architect.
youve come to expect from our dedicated, skilled and friendly teams.
The main design aspects and practicalities of hard and soft landscape
elements that should be considered when producing landscape proposals
Typical projects include:
Paved Areas are listed in the following three sections. Checklists of items to include in
Bound Aggregate Paths landscape proposals submitted as part of a planning application are
Timber, Concrete or Brick Edging detailed in Appendices 1 and 2.
Rock & Stone Features and Sculpture
Pergolas & Shelters
Ponds & Water Features
Sand Pits & Jump Pits
Play Equipment
Bollards, Barriers & Entry Control
Car Parks & Playgrounds
The definition of landscape
this guidance hard landscape refers to paving, walls, railings,
fences, retaining structures and street furniture such as lighting,
seats, bollards, adverts and signs. The soft landscape includes
trees, plants, grass, water and earth modelling. Hard and soft
landscape should be considered together and as an integral
part of any proposal to create or improve external spaces.

The importance of landscape:

A well conceived landscape can help integrate a development into
an area, make a positive contribution to the street scene and
add to the market value of the site. The character of the place
can be significantly affected by the quality of the landscape and
the way it is maintained. Sensitively designed landscape can
enrich and reinforce existing wildlife habitats and improve the
ecological value of sites and their surroundings.
Landscape should not be relied upon to mask design weaknesses
in other aspects of a scheme.

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INTRODUCTION
MATERIALS FOR HARDSCAPE
Hardscaping is a term that refers to parts of the garden
that areset in stone, if you willpaths, patios, decks, Myriad materials can be used for hardscaping.
edgings, built in seating, firepits, patio covers. Wood, brick, pre-cast pavers and stone are favorites, but steel is becoming hugely popular for
creating everything from stairs to steppers, edgings to pergolas.
From paving to pergolas, fountains to fencing, hard Salvaged items repurposed in the garden bring charm and serendipity to hardscaping.
landscape features are what gives the landscape form
and structure on which the softer elements can perform.
Norris & Gardiner can provide the complete landscape
service from conception to completion, carried out with
the care and professionalism youve come to expect from
our dedicated, skilled and friendly teams.

Typical projects include:

Paved Areas
Bound Aggregate Paths
Timber, Concrete or Brick Edging
Rock & Stone Features and Sculpture
Pergolas & Shelters
Ponds & Water Features
Sand Pits & Jump Pits
Play Equipment
Bollards, Barriers & Entry Control
Car Parks & Playgrounds

ADVANTAGES-
From an aesthetic standpoint, hardscaping provides order
to the garden by provide lines that direct the eye.
Interesting surfaces for light and precipitation to play on.
Hard textures to contrast with the softness of plants and
colors that stand
out against bare earth.
The repetition of hardscaping materials and patterns can
also provide unity to a garden, or a bold contrast, if an
unusual material is employed.
Hardscaping is also practical.It gets us from here to there without muddy
feet;
Allows us to enjoy manmade shade or roll a lounger into the sun.
Its a low maintenance tool that keeps the lawn from creeping into planting
beds.
Hardscaping is the garden construct that makes moving about and being in
the garden more comfortable.

For those of us on a tight budget, one of the most versatile hardscaping materials is
gravel.Lovely driveways, paths and patios in both traditional and contemporary styles can be
created using gravel.
Gravel Driveway Basics

Cost:$1 to $5 per square foot, though installation costs vary widely depending on where you live
and the type of base required

Durability:Lifetime, with proper maintenance

Type of gravel:This depends on your area, but angular shapes are preferred over round.

Maintenance:Weed control and top-dressing (replenishing surface gravel); grading as needed

and keeping the rocks out of the yard and garage
Advantages of gravel-
It's easy on the budget.
It's easy to maintain.
It suits many different house styles.
It's permeable.

Disadvantages
Snow removal.
Ruts and sinkholes.
Dust and dirt.Bear in mind that
driving over gravel can produce more
dust than any other type of material.

Weeds can also have a field day in soft

surfaces.
Paths of concrete and decks of wood are
smooth, fixed and allow for the easy
movement of wheeled items and solid
footing for people and furniture legs.