Hardscape Services

Every hardscape project starts with the same base work, then branches based on what you're building. Here's what we cover:
  • Paver Patio Installation
    A custom-shaped patio built from paver, sized to fit the yard and how it'll be used.
  • Driveway Paver Installation
    A paver driveway with a base built to carry vehicle weight, not just foot traffic.
  • Retaining Wall Installation
    Block or natural stone walls that manage grade changes and hold back a slope.
  • Retaining Wall Repair
    Fixing walls that are leaning, cracking, or settling, usually starting with the drainage behind them.
  • Walkway & Garden Path
    A paver or stone path connecting two parts of the yard.
  • Fire Pit Installation
    A built-in fire feature set into a patio or as its own standalone spot.
  • Outdoor Kitchen Installation
    Counters, a grill island, and stone or paver surrounds built to hold up outdoors.
  • Pool Deck Installation
    Pool Deck Installation
  • Stone Veneer Installation
    A stone or paver facing for walls, fireplaces, and other vertical surfaces.
Build for Charlotte Clay Soil
Charlotte's red clay holds water and shifts more than sandy or loamy soil, which is why base preparation matters more here than the paver style on top. Every patio, driveway, and walkway we build starts with a compacted gravel base sized for how the surface will be used — foot traffic for a patio, vehicle weight for a driveway — with a slight grade to move water away from the house rather than toward it. We work mainly in paver, with natural stone and brick used where they fit the style of the property.
How We Work
Every project starts with understanding how you actually use the space — where the sun sits through the day, where you'd want to sit in the evening, what's already growing well. From there we work through material and layout options together before anything is built. Plant selections are matched to Charlotte's climate and to the specific light and soil conditions of the yard, not just picked for how they look on day one. The same team that scopes the project sees it through to the final walkthrough, and any required permitting or documentation is handled properly as part of the process, not left for the homeowner to sort out.
How a Project Starts
Consultation
We talk through what you're picturing for the space before anything gets measured or scoped.
Site Visit
We walk the yard in person and take the measurements a real estimate depends on.
Drone Photos & Video
Aerial photos and video show how the whole property lays out, not just what's visible from the ground.
Estimate
A clear estimate before anything is scheduled.
About Us
Hortus-Flora is led by Vladimir, who trained as a civil engineer at Bauman Moscow State Technical University, graduating in 2012, and spent several years working in construction, building hands-on experience before starting the original firm with his wife in 2015. That engineering background carries into every retaining wall and drainage plan — not just how something looks, but why it holds up over time. Hortus-Flora LLC continues that same work in Charlotte today, with a small team that also handles planting, floral touches, and coordination with a trusted plumbing partner for backflow-related work.
Recent Work
A few examples of recent work — patios and driveways, retaining walls, and drainage and grading.

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What Clients Say
Where We Work
6416 Providence Farm Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277
We work with homeowners throughout the Charlotte area, including Matthews, Indian Trail, Waxhaw, Monroe, Pineville, and Weddington.
Frequently Asked Questions
— How much does a hardscape project cost?
— It depends on the size, material, and site conditions — we provide a written estimate after the site visit rather than a general price per square foot.
— What happens if pavers shift or crack over time?
— Because paver is made of individual units rather than one poured slab, minor ground movement shows up as small joint shifts rather than a large crack, and individual pavers can be lifted and reset if that happens.
— Do you only take on large backyard projects, or smaller ones too?
— Both — a single fire pit or one retaining wall is a common starting point, not just full-yard renovations.
— Can you repair or extend a patio, driveway, or wall that's already there?
— Yes — we match the existing material as closely as possible, whether that's extending a patio or repairing a section of wall.
— How long does a hardscape project typically take?
— It depends on the scope — the timeline is part of the written estimate, not a fixed number we give upfront.
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  • 6416 Providence Farm Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277
  • (704) 388-6833
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