Hardscaping is generally considered to be any aspect of a landscape that is not about  the plants, the inanimate components.  It is usually associated with masonry and structures.  We love to work with local materials when appropriate, which include local bluestone, fieldstone, river rock, river gravel, cedar and hemlock.  I am personally a huge fan of pea gravel for less formal paths.  The sampling of projects shown in this gallery are often depicted shortly after the installation so that the hardscaping is not obscured by lush foliage.