Hardscapes

The foundation of the garden is the hardscape.

From stonework and retaining walls to patios and decks, B.B. Barns can build the structures around which your landscape can grow. We have extensive experience designing and installing hardscape structures that enhance the permanence of your outdoor living areas. As our Landscape Operations Manager Michael Schuit says, "If it is outside the home we can do it."

Stonework

Just as in the natural environment that we find around us in the mountains of North Carolina, stone is foundation upon which so many living landscapes thrive. A well crafted crab orchard stone wall becomes the support and backdrop for a perennial border garden. Well placed native boulders give a natural alpine feel to a well maintained landscape. Let us incorporate the substantial qualities of stonework into the design for your outdoor areas.

Patios and Decks

Let us create an outdoor entertainment area where there wasn't one before. A custom designed deck fashioned from sturdy materials provides you an outdoor space that suits your needs, and the needs of your family. Ample seating areas and entertainment surfaces placed in just the right spot add functionality to a patio. We will listen to you describe how you want to live in the outdoor space, and we'll use our expertise to craft a natural extension to your home. Patios are another way to maximize the livable space in your landscape. Using quality materials, we will fashion permanent bridges between your garden and the inside of your home.

Walkways and Driveways

From the time you arrive home from your drive home from work, to the leisurely walk through your garden, the walkways and driveways in your landscape should be functionally integrated and aesthetically pleasing. We use natural materials such as field stone and flag stone in the garden paths we design. And we are pleased to offer Klingstone, polyurethane sealed river rock that transforms your driveway into a water permeable surface that won't erode away like conventional gravel drives. A permeable driveway means less runoff and erosion in your landscape.

Water Features

While technically considered an aquascape, water features are permanent elements to the design of your garden that bring tranquility and calm to your life. From ponds and freestanding fountains, to recycling streams and waterfalls, water features add an extra element to your landscape to stimulate your senses. Add to our expertise building water features our deep knowledge of water plants, and you will find out how a fully integrated aquatic environment can be a pleasing aspect of your garden design.