TOP 10 HARDSCAPING HEROES

lowers and foliage bring beauty to a garden, but hardscaping is the true hero of a backyard. These human-made elements are “the bones of your garden”, says garden designer Emma Carew-Reid of Embrace Garden Design. “It’s the stone, wood, brick and permanent structures that, when done properly, create an enticing transition from your house to your garden sanctuary.” These sturdy structures create a variety of zones in an outdoor space, from a deck by the pool for leisure to an in-built fire pit for entertainment. “The element of surprise