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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Boiling water is an effective way to kill white clover growing between hardscape, such as driveways, brick pavers, patios, and gravel walkways.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Furthermore, these distinct hardscape features photograph beautifully, which is a critical advantage in an era where digital real estate listings make or break a first impression.
—Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
So some entities offer grants for cities and businesses to replace or transform these hardscape parking areas, which have traditionally been made from asphalt.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Use boulders to soften the abrupt transition between hardscape and greenery.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Furthermore, these distinct hardscape features photograph beautifully, which is a critical advantage in an era where digital real estate listings make or break a first impression.
—Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
So some entities offer grants for cities and businesses to replace or transform these hardscape parking areas, which have traditionally been made from asphalt.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Use boulders to soften the abrupt transition between hardscape and greenery.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hardscape
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“Hardscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardscape. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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