Exterior design and landscaping are now an essential element of both urban and rural design in Lebanon.

Landscaping Specifications

Landscape Supplies	Approx Cost
200mmx100mmx80mm thick interlocking concrete pavers in different colors including 50mm thick sand bedding and 200mm thick compacted granular base course	$18/m2
500mm x 500mm x 40mm thick precast concrete tiles including cement and sand bedding	$13/m2
“Bomanite” or equivalent cast-in place concrete pavings including reinforced concrete foundation and control jointing	$27/m2
600mm x 600mm x 30mm thick flamed granite tiles laid on and including cement and sand mortar bedding and grouting	$180/m2
400mm x 200mm x 180mm high precast concrete kerbstone including excavation, concrete foundations and control jointing	$13/lm
500mm x 300mm x 150mm high Limestone kerbstone bush hammered finish including excavation, concrete foundations and control jointing	$55/lm
Geotextile filter membrane,100gr/m2 loosely laid with 150mm wide overlaps	$2/m2
Agricultural planting soil	$14/m2
Grass seeding including cultivation, fertilizer and maintenance	$4/m2
“Washington Robusta” Palm (Mexican Fan Palm) tree supplied and planted (soil measured separately), height 4m	$3,500
“Ficus Benjamina” (weeping fig) tree supplied and planted (soil measured separately), height 3m	$500
Asphaltic concrete paving in 120mm compacted overall thickness, comprising 70mm thick asphaltic rough base course and 50mm thick wearing course complete with and including prime and tack coats	$8/m2

And for those of you seeking a point of difference in exterior design: