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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So some entities offer grants for cities and businesses to replace or transform these hardscape parking areas, which have traditionally been made from asphalt.
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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
Border flowers vary considerably in height or mass and are best scaled to match the surrounding plants and hardscape.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Consider building it into your hardscape.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
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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
Border flowers vary considerably in height or mass and are best scaled to match the surrounding plants and hardscape.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Consider building it into your hardscape.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
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“Hardscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardscape. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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