With up to 80 percent of many Houston landscaping plans consisting of hardscapes, the ecologically conscious homeowner may want to invest in hardscapes that are constructed using various types of permeable paver designs. With concrete being one of the most malleable substances when it comes to adding decorative appeal, it is possible to develop an entire Houston landscaping plan around porous surfaces that filter toxins out of storm water, and which maintain ground water at optimum levels for healthy plant life. A swimming pool patio can be built out of pavers made from porous, decorative concrete. This décor can mimic many other kinds of materials, such as stone, brick, or tile. Rendering these forms porous gives the homeowner the advantage of extra safety. When there are large groups of people using the pool, there is a great deal of water that gets tracked onto the pavement by feet. A surface that immediately drains this water into the ground will keep it dry all day, not matter how many people are coming in and out of the water. This also helps preserve vegetation that surrounds the pool.
Many Houston landscaping designs feature very lush gardens that surround other landscaping elements like swimming pool patios. In times of heavy rain, the water pouring off the patio can damage plants in the garden. Border elements can be washed away, and erosion can begin to occur around the patio edge.
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