hardscape
noun
hard·scape
ˈhärd-ˌskāp 
: structures (such as fountains, benches, or gazebos) that are incorporated into a landscape compare softscape
Examples of hardscape in a Sentence
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California native plants, hardscape additions and meandering paths provide a perfect backdrop for Skelly’s exterior works.
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Jessica Ritz, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024
By replacing a lawn with low-maintenance landscaping options such as native plants, ground covers, or hardscape features, homeowners can reduce the time and effort spent on yard maintenance.
—Kobi Bardugo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024
The latest incarnation added requirements to include a stormwater feature, mulch around plants and permeable hardscapes, as well as other changes.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
While the landscape and hardscape teams are pulling together those plans, start browsing for furniture and other accent pieces.
—Cameron Sullivan, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
Less stress the hard way Patios, pergolas, retaining walls, decks, walkways, outdoor kitchens, fire pits and other non-plant landscape elements are referred to as hardscape.
—Dan Vierria, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
DeSantis spoke in front of a screen flashing sponsors’ names: a concrete-pipe association, a hardscape company, a sand-and-gravel concern.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2024
Accessorize with Pavers and Pottery One should never be afraid to experiment with additional texture and hardscapes—especially those permeable to rain.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 9 Aug. 2023
Many neighborhoods have precious few trees to protect residents from heat soaked up by the urban hardscape.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2023
Jessica Ritz, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024
By replacing a lawn with low-maintenance landscaping options such as native plants, ground covers, or hardscape features, homeowners can reduce the time and effort spent on yard maintenance.
—Kobi Bardugo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024
The latest incarnation added requirements to include a stormwater feature, mulch around plants and permeable hardscapes, as well as other changes.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
While the landscape and hardscape teams are pulling together those plans, start browsing for furniture and other accent pieces.
—Cameron Sullivan, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
Less stress the hard way Patios, pergolas, retaining walls, decks, walkways, outdoor kitchens, fire pits and other non-plant landscape elements are referred to as hardscape.
—Dan Vierria, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
DeSantis spoke in front of a screen flashing sponsors’ names: a concrete-pipe association, a hardscape company, a sand-and-gravel concern.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2024
Accessorize with Pavers and Pottery One should never be afraid to experiment with additional texture and hardscapes—especially those permeable to rain.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 9 Aug. 2023
Many neighborhoods have precious few trees to protect residents from heat soaked up by the urban hardscape.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2023
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“Hardscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardscape. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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