hardscape
noun
hard·scape
ˈhärd-ˌskāp 
: structures (such as fountains, benches, or gazebos) that are incorporated into a landscape compare softscape
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Unlike solid concrete walls, these semi permeable hardscapes add beauty and ecological value to your landscape.
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Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
High grasses and other regional flora mellow the stark concrete hardscape.
—Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
Cut back on mowing and pulling weeds this year by incorporating more wooden hardscapes into your yard.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
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For a garden that blurs the lines between traditional and modern, combine a clean hardscape with aged materials and spilling plants.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
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Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
High grasses and other regional flora mellow the stark concrete hardscape.
—Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
Cut back on mowing and pulling weeds this year by incorporating more wooden hardscapes into your yard.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
The 8 Best Garden Stools of 2024 for Style, Support, and Mobility
For a garden that blurs the lines between traditional and modern, combine a clean hardscape with aged materials and spilling plants.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Hardscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardscape. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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