Are you looking for a way to transform your landscaping? Steps and outdoor stairs are a great way to do this! Stepping stone paths are one option, but if you want to take things up a level, consider adding a stairway to your landscaping.
Why add outdoor stairs?
Add a stairway to combat a sloped or uneven yard! It can be difficult to maneuver a sloped yard; steps will increase the accessibility of your yard and landscaping.
Not only will an outdoor stairway help you safely move about your yard, it will also add dimension to your landscaping. Depending on the material you use and the size of the stairway, you can transform your landscaping into something grand and elaborate or something cozy and practical.
Adding steps is both practical and fun. The dimension makes your yard seem larger than it is and the accessibility that stairs provide make your yard that much more usable.
What materials can I use for steps?
There are many materials to use for steps in your landscaping. If you want a natural look, opt for something like stone or brick. If you want something more modern and unique try wood or old railroad ties.
- Stone
- Poured concrete
- Flagstone
- Wood
- Brick
- Railroad ties
What can I plant next to an outdoor stairway?
One way to seamlessly incorporate a stairway in your landscaping is to plant flowers along the sides. This will help the stairs look like a natural part of the landscaping rather than something added.
- Plant perennials like tulips or daffodils that will pop up every spring, adding a happy touch for a couple months.
- Hostas are a great option because they also bloom every spring, and there are so many different varieties. It’s easy to create a versatile look using only hostas!
- Rose bushes are another great option, but be careful not to crowd the stairs too much!
- Marigolds are a beautiful choice because they are smaller than others and will create a clean row along your stairway.
- Consider a combination of flowers, plants, and bushes for a truly diverse and original look!
Call Great Goats Landscaping today!
Great Goats Landscaping has been transforming yards in the metro area for decades! We love collaborating with homeowners to give yards both useful and unique landscaping designs. We offer many more services besides landscaping designs. Consider us for lawn mowing, yard maintenance, or even snow removal in the winter!
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