Outdoor living has never been more popular. Since the pandemic, more Americans have been investing in hardscaping services like retaining walls and patios. If you're considering home upgrades for 2024, here are reasons to invest in an outdoor living space.

1. Value

Since your home is an asset, you should always look for ways to increase its value. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), one should invest 10% of their home value in landscaping. Whether you're investing in a manicured landscape free of weeds, planting gorgeous flower gardens, or installing custom walkways, you can expect your home value to increase.

2. Relaxation

There's nothing like coming home and being able to relax after a long day. Your relaxation can go beyond the bedroom or living room couch with the right hardscaping service. When these professionals build livable patio spaces, you have an accessible area to lounge outside. Soak up some vitamin D or get cozy around the fire pit.

3. Entertainment

Do your friends and family look to you to handle most of the gatherings? If so, make things easier on your home and make parties more fun with a built-up outdoor space. Hardscaping services give you more convenient space to comfortably host a milestone birthday, barbeque, New Year's party, romantic evening, or summer outdoor movie night.

4. Beauty

What better way to beautify your home than by upgrading your outdoor space? From your front walkway and mulch flower beds to your backyard, you can make your exterior as elegant and eye-catching as the inside. When you have a beautiful home, you're more likely to want to spend time there.

5. Nature

Connection to nature is vital for mental and physical health. From breathing in fresh air to having more walking space to seeing friendly creatures like squirrels, butterflies, and birds, nature brings joy to your life. Psychology Today found that nature can make one feel more relaxed and create an overall sense of wellness. Plus, with the well-kept trees and shrubs, you'll easily attract friendly nature like singing birds and pollinating butterflies. You don't have to waste gas going to the beach or a park when you can step outside your door into a beautiful oasis.

Your local hardscaping service can create the outdoor space of your dreams. You'll be able to enjoy nature, more entertainment, relaxation, and increased home value. For a contractor that can help with landscaping, hardscaping, snow removal, irrigation, and more, contact A&E Outdoors today.