Hardscaping Starts Now: 3 Projects to Kick-off Before Spring

With sunshine and warmer days sneaking in this week, it might feel like spring has already arrived. If you’ve lived in Tennessee long enough though, you know winter probably isn’t finished with us yet.

If you’re dreaming about entertaining, upgrading curb appeal, or finally fixing drainage issues, now is actually the best time to begin hardscaping. Starting before peak season means you’ll be enjoying your outdoor space the moment consistent warm weather arrives, instead of waiting on construction.

Plus, if you book in February for March or April, we’ve got a great special going on now. More on that at the end. 

Here are three high-impact projects we recommend starting before spring.

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1. Retaining Walls That Protect and Elevate

A well-built retaining wall does more than look clean and modern, it solves real structural problems.

In areas like Nashville, Franklin, and surrounding Tennessee communities, shifting soil and elevation changes can create erosion, pooling water, and uneven lawns. Installing a professionally engineered retaining wall now:

• Stabilizes slopes before spring rains
• Improves drainage and prevents washout
• Creates usable, level yard space
• Adds long-term property value

Here's one of our all-time favorite retaining wall projects. Built correctly, these walls aren’t just beautiful, they’re foundational.

Winter installations also allow soil to properly settle before planting season begins.

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2. Patio & Paver Installations for Spring Entertaining

If hosting is part of your vision, your patio should already be underway.

Custom paver patios using Blu 60 or similar modern systems create clean, structured outdoor living areas that are built to last. Starting in late winter allows time for:

• Proper base preparation and compaction
• Drainage correction beneath the surface
• Seamless integration with future landscaping

By the time spring arrives, your patio is cured, settled, and ready for furniture, grills, and gatherings.

The best part? You avoid peak-season scheduling delays.

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3. Fire Pits & Outdoor Living Features

Fire features remain one of the most requested hardscape upgrades, and for good reason.

A custom fire pit or seating wall transforms your backyard into a year-round gathering space. Installing before spring means:

• Immediate use during cool spring evenings
• Design integration with patios and lighting
• A cohesive, finished look before landscaping is installed

When hardscape goes in first, everything else - plants, lighting, irrigation - is built around a strong foundation. That’s how you get a clean, intentional result instead of a pieced-together outdoor space.

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Why Now Is the Smartest Time to Build

Many homeowners wait until March or April to call. By then, schedules are full and timelines extend into summer.

Building now offers:

• Better availability
• Stable ground conditions for excavation
• Completion before heavy seasonal rain
• A finished space ready to enjoy immediately

Hardscaping is the backbone of your landscape. When it’s installed with precision and proper drainage planning, it protects your investment long-term.

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Spring Special = Big Savings

Get a head start on your spring projects and take advantage of this limited-time offer. Sign a new project contract in February for work beginning in February, March or April and receive:

• 5% of your project cost back as an Amazon or Visa gift card
• No credit card processing fees - rack up big points!

Just mention this blog to claim your offer!

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Let’s Build the Foundation of Your Outdoor Vision

Whether you’re in Nashville, Franklin, Forest Hills, or Arrington, this is the season to start. Your spring-ready yard doesn’t begin in spring, it begins now. Let’s bring your vision to life!

Schedule your consultation today, take advantage of our Spring offer, and get ahead of the season. Call or text today: 615-618-5776

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