{"id":190,"date":"2019-03-08T14:57:46","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T14:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/?p=190"},"modified":"2021-12-01T20:26:44","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T20:26:44","slug":"cape-cod-hardscaping-make-a-major-impact-with-mini-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/cape-cod-hardscaping-make-a-major-impact-with-mini-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Cod Hardscaping: Make a Major Impact with Mini Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You can feel it in the air\u2014spring and summer are coming to Cape Cod. With the best part of the year just around the corner, now\u2019s the time to consider giving your Cape Cod home a major boost without undergoing a major renovation. At Whitten, we specialize in mini outdoor projects that deliver huge results. Here are a few ways we can transform your home just in time for the changing of the seasons.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/add-gas-operated-fire-pit-near-pool.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Cod Hardscaping\" width=\"1000\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/add-gas-operated-fire-pit-near-pool.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/add-gas-operated-fire-pit-near-pool-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/add-gas-operated-fire-pit-near-pool-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Adding a gas-operated fire pit near your home\u2019s pool, as we did above, creates a gathering spot that\u2019s far more inviting than a row of still-wet plastic lounge chairs. And an instant, adjustable heat source extends the time you can spend out by the pool on those chillier summer evenings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/small-terrace-with-fire-pit-just-outside-back-door.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Cod Hardscaping\" width=\"1000\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/small-terrace-with-fire-pit-just-outside-back-door.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/small-terrace-with-fire-pit-just-outside-back-door-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/small-terrace-with-fire-pit-just-outside-back-door-768x505.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These clients opted for a small terrace with a fire pit just outside the back door. Because it\u2019s in such close proximity to the kitchen, outdoor entertaining is a breeze. This is a wonderful informal alternative to a larger dedicated structure.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/create-transition-in-sloping-yard.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Cod Hardscaping\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/create-transition-in-sloping-yard.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/create-transition-in-sloping-yard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/create-transition-in-sloping-yard-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Looking to spruce up your yard before visitors start arriving? If your land includes a slope that\u2019s great for sledding, but not so great for guests walking the property, we can create a hardscaping transition piece. The steps we built at the above home are not only functional and beautiful, the also lend a sense of organization to the outdoor space by visually defining the two \u201clevels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/focal-point-at-end-of-drive.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Cod Hardscaping\" width=\"1000\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/focal-point-at-end-of-drive.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/focal-point-at-end-of-drive-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/focal-point-at-end-of-drive-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Make a statement right off the bat by adding a focal point at the end of your driveway. Summer guests and year-round occupants alike will appreciate a welcoming piece, such as the regal stone structure we installed at this home. Pepper the surrounding area with flowers, and you\u2019ve got a gorgeous introduction to your property before you\u2019re even off the road.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/statement-making-walkway-to-front-of-home.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Cod Hardscaping\" width=\"1000\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/statement-making-walkway-to-front-of-home.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/statement-making-walkway-to-front-of-home-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/statement-making-walkway-to-front-of-home-768x490.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Similarly, a walkway can be a stately addition to the front of your home, especially when choosing a clean, light stone color and lining the walkway with greenery, as we did above. The travertine walkway makes this gorgeous home look even more inviting, doesn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/cape-cod-hardscaping-major-impacts.png\" alt=\"Cape Cod Hardscaping\" width=\"1000\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/cape-cod-hardscaping-major-impacts.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/cape-cod-hardscaping-major-impacts-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/cape-cod-hardscaping-major-impacts-768x168.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Think you don\u2019t have the space for an outdoor addition? Think again. We can incorporate a petite patio, as we did here, creating plenty of room for an outdoor entertaining and dining area. These homeowners wanted dedicated space for cooking removed from the adjacent large deck. An outdoor grill, ample storage and counter space, and a sleek lantern to keep the party going past dark: mission accomplished.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/terrace-adjacent-to-home-with-pergola.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Cod Hardscaping\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/terrace-adjacent-to-home-with-pergola.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/terrace-adjacent-to-home-with-pergola-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/terrace-adjacent-to-home-with-pergola-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nWe can also make room for a breezy terrace adjacent to your home. Add an eye-catching pergola like the one above, and you\u2019re more than ready for anything, from a bustling Fourth of July party to an intimate evening gathering.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/contact.php\">Contact us<\/a> today to get started on your own mini projects. Whitten Landscaping is ready to get your Cape Cod home prepped for everyone\u2019s favorite season!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can feel it in the air\u2014spring and summer are coming to Cape Cod. With the best part of the year just around the corner, now\u2019s the time to consider giving your Cape Cod home a major boost without undergoing a major renovation. At Whitten, we specialize in mini outdoor projects that deliver huge results. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/cape-cod-hardscaping-make-a-major-impact-with-mini-projects\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":201,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-190","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/cape-cod-hardscaping.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":234,"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190\/revisions\/234"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/201"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=190"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}