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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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.
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Kobi Bardugo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
The hope is to replace park light posts and hardscape features by 2027.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
Unlike solid concrete walls, these semi permeable hardscapes add beauty and ecological value to your landscape.
—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
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Kobi Bardugo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
The hope is to replace park light posts and hardscape features by 2027.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
Unlike solid concrete walls, these semi permeable hardscapes add beauty and ecological value to your landscape.
—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
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“Hardscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardscape. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.
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