Winter is a good time to critically assess your landscape, figuring out where it’s missing focal points. The solution to enhancing your winter landscaping might not be a plant at all. Winter is the best time to consider hardscape.

If you have the space, a patio is a great winter hardscaping project, and come spring it can serve as the centerpiece of the entire landscape.

Fire pits are also another great hardscaping project to consider for the winter. Like many other hardscaping projects fire pits also come in various styles and materials.

Of course, all outside projects are weather dependent although it’s great to plan and be prepared for when “Mother Nature” cooperates for working on outdoor projects.