hardscape

noun

hard·​scape ˈhärd-ˌskāp How to pronounce hardscape (audio)
: 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. 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 See all Example Sentences for hardscape 

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hardscape was in 1972

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“Hardscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardscape. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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