Popular Landscape Pavers

To choose the best pavers for your landscaping, look at your climate, cost, and circumstances. 

Paving is a landscaping investment and the cost varies greatly depending on the type used and the  extent to which it is available. Cast-in-place concrete is generally the cheapest and easiest to install  paving option, but those who live in areas with naturally occurring stones such as limestone,  granite or slate may be able to use local stone at a more affordable price. 

Here is a guide to the ten most popular packaging materials. Whether you’re repackaging or new  packaging, this blog will help you understand the basics of packaging and make informed decisions  based on your situation and where you live. 

Cast-in-place concrete:

• Lowest price 

Concrete is the standard because it is inexpensive, easy to install, and easy to maintain. But just  because cast-in-place concrete is the standard doesn’t mean it has to be boring. There are many  ways to bring things to life by creating patterns, textures, and colors. 

Guide: Pros and cons of cast-in-place concrete

Precast concrete pavers:

• We offer a wide range of best colors and textures at reasonable prices. 

Precast concrete pavers are modular pavers that come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colors,  textures and patterns. Precast concrete pavers are a great choice for people who want a different  look but don’t want to pay for natural stone. Modular permeability systems that absorb water  instead of producing runoff can be used for driveways, walkways and patios. 

Guide: Advantages and disadvantages of precast concrete pavements 

Brick:

• A classic style and works in all climates. 

Standard 4″ x 8″ bricks allow you to create herringbones and other fun patterns without looking  too busy, and the red tones add warmth to the garden. Brick goes well with many other hardscapes,  so you’ll often see it used with wood decking and other paving materials. 

Guide: Pros and cons of brick paving 

Gravel:

• Perfect for water permeability and smoothing out hard landscapes. 

Gravel is available as crushed stone in bags or pallets and can be used for walkways and terraces  where a softer feel is needed. To contain it, it needs to be bounded by some sort of hard edge, such  as the space shown here. 

Guide: Pros and cons of gravel paving 

Limestone:

• Ideal for reflecting heat in hot climates. 

Limestone is typically white to off-white, sometimes off-white. Bright colors are fantastic for  warm climates where they can reflect heat. It also provides good brightness to shady garden areas,  brightening up places in deep shade.

Guide: Pros and cons of limestone paving 

Travertine:

• Best for pool surrounds 

Travertine is harder and less porous than its cousin limestone, making it somewhat easier to  maintain. It keeps even bare feet cool to the touch and creates a beautiful pool surface. 

Guide: Advantages and disadvantages of travertine paving

Tile:

• Colors suitable for warm climates 

Tiles are bold and funky, offer bright, rich colors and are a great choice for warm climates. Be  prepared to keep up with tile maintenance as maintenance can be tricky. 

Guide: Advantages and disadvantages of tile paving 

Granite:

• An excellent hard stone that is excellent for cold climates. 

Granite is expensive at $14 to $20 per square foot installed, but it can be worth the investment as  it will last for several lifetimes. If you live near a granite quarry in the Northeast, it’s also a local  sustainable building material. 

Guide: Pros and cons of granite paving 

Slate:

• Suitable for cold climates and dark in color. 

Slate has a deep, rich color and is available in a variety of tones, from deep charcoal to jade green.  Slate can withstand the coldest climates and performs like a champ in freeze-thaw cycles. 

Guide: Pros and cons of slate paving 

Bluestone:

• An elegant, luxurious and fantastic flagstone pattern. 

Bluestone is a flaky type of stone that breaks along crack lines to create the most elegant flagstones.  They are also available in dimensioned rectangular pavers if you want a regular pattern for your  patio. 

Guide: Pros and cons of bluestone paving

Designer tip:

Brick, precast concrete, stone pavers, and all other modular paver types listed here  are reusable. You just need to know how to find it. Some municipalities have reuse warehouses  where residents can drop off salvaged building materials, and some paver suppliers specialize in  historic reclaimed granite pavers and street bricks.