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

Recent Examples on the Web

How to Use Baking Soda to Kill Weeds Baking soda is an effective, natural herbicide that is best reserved for weeds growing in hardscape rather than garden beds. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026

Privacy shrubs offer several benefits over hardscape solutions such as fences or latticework. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 June 2026

Sprinklers put water on leaves and hardscape instead of the root zone of the plant. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 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

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hardscape

• agape
• escape
• landscape
• lenape
• reshape
• seascape
• soundscape
• ape
• cape
• crape
• crepe
• drape