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Custom Hardscape Design & Installation Services

By Himmel's Landscape & Garden Center

Hardscaping is the art of using natural stone or manufactured blocks and pavers to increase outdoor living space in a functional and attractive way. From simple walkways to complete outdoor entertaining areas, the possibilities are endless.

  • Natural Stone and Paver Patios
  • Fun and Functional Firepits
  • Garden Walls and Retaining Walls
  • Walkways and Driveways
  • Wood and Composite Decks, Steps, and Railings
  • Outdoor Kitchens and Living Areas
  • Natural Stone Solutions

Himmel's staff are professionally trained and certified by the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) to ensure that our unique designs are installed with safety, quality, and durability in mind. A carefully planned hardscape can accommodate add-ons year after year, so that the original patio that was installed can expand over time to include a firepit, sitting wall, custom planters, outdoor bar and kitchen, and more!

Schedule a time to meet or call us at (410) 255-7730
MHIC #147597

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Natural Stone and Paver Patios

A patio is a wonderful way to create a functional outdoor living space. A natural bluestone patio is the perfect setting to place a small bistro table and chairs, a pot of geraniums, and enjoy a cup of coffee with a book. Are you thinking big? A patio is typically the starting point for an attractive gathering space, and can accommodate add-on features over time. Concrete pavers are available in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes and are the perfect choice for custom patio designs, pool decks, and transition spaces. Our team is Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute [ICPI] certified in concrete paver application to guarantee the best technical and professional installation.

Fun and Functional Firepits

Gather family and friends around a fun and functional firepit! From a traditional round firepit to a modern and edgy square or rectangle shape, a firepit ensures that your backyard is the place to be. Wood, propane, and natural gas are options that will determine the level of difficulty in installation as well as overall cost.

Cool finishes include colored glass, lava rock, beach pebbles, and more. Elevate the setting with landscape lighting!

Garden Walls and Retaining Walls

Small garden walls are used as a decorative border around landscaped beds, and can be constructed of natural stone or manufactured blocks. A dry-stacked colonial garden wall is a popular choice because it looks elegant and expensive, but is quick and easy to construct! Segmental retaining walls are modular block retaining walls built to support soil and manage vertical grade changes. Variables like height, slope, foundation, and live load surcharge determine whether a conventional wall or reinforced soil wall is required. Some retaining walls may require a permit before construction begins. Concrete wall blocks come in a wide variety of colors and finishes to complement any design from naturally rugged to sleek and modern. Large slab steps and landscape lighting enhance the finish! Our team is Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute [ICPI] certified in Segmental Retaining Wall [SRW] application to guarantee the best technical and professional installation.

Walkways and Driveways

Whether creating a simple transition from the driveway to the front door or building a formal garden with carefully planned pathways, our team is equipped with the tools and knowledge to bring your ideas to fruition. Natural bluestone is a popular option for walkways because it blends so elegantly with other hardscape applications. Brick pavers create perfect formal pathways. The interesting shapes and colors available in concrete pavers allow for endless walkway and driveway patterns that are functional, durable, eye-catching and unique.

Concerned about protecting the Bay and watershed? Environmental pavers used for walkways and driveways absorb surface water which is then filtered through the aggregate base before entering the soil and the waterways.

Outdoor Kitchens and Living Areas

Enjoy every second of perfect weather by creating an outdoor living space, complete with grilling, dining, and sitting areas. Imagine friends and family gathering for steaks over the grill, a crab feast on the patio, cocktails at the outdoor bar, and smores over the firepit… all made possible with a carefully planned outdoor living area. Concrete pavers and wall blocks come in an outstanding array of colors and patterns to create an outdoor habitat that is unique, functional, and built to last for years of memories.

Natural Stone Solutions

The beautiful shapes and textures of natural stone provide endless opportunities to create unique patios, steps, benches, walls, walkways, boulder accents, and other structures. Bluestone, Travertine, PA Flagstone, Sandstone, Granite, Cobblestone… These names conjure up images of elegant hardscapes that have endured the test of time. Our team is skilled in perfect placement of accent stones, giant slabs for hillside steps, and massive boulders that we used to create a natural outdoor amphitheatre. Explore the beauty of natural stone in hardscaping!

Customer Reviews

I want to let you know how happy we are with our new patio seating area at our pool. It looks terrific. We are already enjoying this quality space.

It’s a small freeform patio area that required rounding off a number of the pavers to connect with our concrete pool deck. Our pool is a 47 year old oval shape vinyl liner in-ground pool that has an oval shape concrete deck that surrounds the pool. You have a very hardworking, professional crew who were able to blend the two areas so that the patio is level with and connects to the pool deck. We love it! It is perfect for us.

Your crew deserves praise for their quality work. Top notch all the way. You may accept my email a testimonial from a satisfied customer. I had no idea so many steps went into constructing a paver type patio. Thank you, thank you to your crew.

Karen H.Pasadena, MD

Contact Himmel’s Today!

Expert horticulturalists are regularly available at Himmel’s. 

Call the shop, e-mail us, or fill out our ‘Request Information’ form if you have general questions. For a complimentary garden or landscape design consultation, fill out our ‘Consultation Request Form’. We are here to help and look forward to speaking with you!

Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center
4374 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122

Phone: (410) 255-7730

Email: Elizabeth@himmelsgardencenter.com

Request Complimentary Consultation

Request a complimentary hardscaping consultation to discuss your next outdoor living project.

  • Natural Stone and Paver Patios
  • Fun and Functional Firepits
  • Garden Walls and Retaining Walls
  • Walkways and Driveways
  • Wood and Composite Decks, Steps, and Railings
  • Outdoor Kitchens and Living Areas
  • Natural Stone Solutions
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