Hardscape construction brings together several different materials and systems, including pavers, retaining walls, masonry products, edging, coping, drainage components, outdoor living features, and the base materials that support them. Understanding how these products are designed, manufactured, and installed can make it easier to compare options and understand why one material or construction method may be more appropriate than another.

The resources below include industry associations, manufacturers, suppliers, and related organizations connected with hardscape and landscape construction. They cover topics such as concrete pavers, retaining wall systems, masonry products, installation methods, product specifications, outdoor living components, and landscape materials. Some are technical resources, while others are useful for reviewing available products, materials, and applications.

Product information can also help you understand the differences between similar-looking materials. Pavers may vary in thickness, finish, intended use, and installation requirements, while retaining wall systems are designed for different wall heights, site conditions, and structural needs. Coping, edging, fire features, masonry products, and other components also have their own specifications that should be considered as part of the larger project.

The Dreamscapes works with many of these types of products in residential landscapes throughout Northwest Georgia. The links collected here provide additional background on the materials, manufacturers, technical organizations, and related outdoor products that are commonly encountered when researching a hardscape project.

Hardscape Industry Resources

• Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) – Industry education, technical information, and resources related to concrete masonry, pavers, retaining walls, and hardscape systems.
• Pavers and Retaining Walls Information by PaverSearch – Information about pavers, retaining walls, materials, installation, maintenance, and other hardscape topics.
• Horticultural Society – Additional horticultural and landscape-related resource.
• Georgia Masonry Supply – Information on masonry, hardscape products, pavers, wall systems, and related construction materials.
• Belgard® Hardscapes – Product information for pavers, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fire features, coping, edging, and other hardscape products.
• Oldcastle® – Building and hardscape product information from the Oldcastle family of companies.
• Landscape Planet – Outdoor living and landscape-related information and resources.
• Hot Tub – Information about hot tubs, models, accessories, and their use in outdoor living spaces.