If you’ve been considering hardscapes, winter is an ideal time (at least here in Northern Arizona). Milder temperatures make it a great time to tackle these beautiful, durable landscape design features. Here’s what our experts suggest if you’re wondering which projects to tackle in cooler climes.
Project Ideas for This Winter
- Patios and Walkways: Cooler months are a great time to lay down pavers, concrete, or natural stone for pathways through your yard and outdoor living areas.
- Retaining Walls: Building retaining walls helps create tiered landscapes or support slopes. This is a winter hardscape with lots of visual appeal, and it promotes improved drainage.
- Water Features: Unless there’s a freeze threat, winter is still a great time to design and install custom water features like fountains, ponds, or other elements. If you don’t want to use them over the winter, they’re easy to cover
Incorporate Natural Beauty
We’ve got lots of beautiful plants and shrubs that add color and natural accents to your winter hardscape upgrades. You can plant low-growing plants for natural groundcover and borders.
Want to add some pops of life and color around your walkway or water feature? Creosote bushes or Sagebrush are hardy and drought-tolerant; they should stay beautiful and hardy throughout the winter months. Love flowering plants? Try perennials like Penstemon for color. With any luck, they’ll attract hummingbirds.
And it wouldn’t be an Arizona landscape without a few succulents and cacti bringing their unique appearance and texture to your new design.
Get the Best Results
Starting projects during the cooler winter months means avoiding the extreme summer heat, which can make groundwork more challenging. It also tends to be a lower-demand time for landscaping and design projects, so you might be able to get your project done sooner than you thought, or take advantage of special promotions.
For foolproof (and winter-proof) hardscape installation, hire Zebrascapes. We use the highest-quality materials that can withstand both heat and cold, such as natural stone, concrete, or pavers, which will make your lawn and landscape look beautiful for years to come.
We’re committed to respecting and celebrating our natural environment whenever possible. When designing and installing landscapes to complement your hardscape, we use xeriscape principles, choosing native, drought-tolerant plants that reduce water usage and thrive in your yard. We can help you plan, manage, and complete year-round maintenance to keep hardscapes and landscapes looking their best. Ready to make the most of your yard this fall and winter? Contact us to start your winter hardscape project today.