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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With a flagship 12,000-square-foot showroom in Tampa, Solana crafts fire features, hardscape tiles, furniture, and virtually everything else needed to create the breathtaking outdoor spaces Hughes has come to be known for.
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Palm trees, nearly all of which are drought tolerant with roots that are not generally a threat to adjacent hardscape or pools, are widely considered to be fire resistant as long as they are properly maintained.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 22 Mar. 2025
Clean and repair hardscape features including benches, bird baths and statuary.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Covered windows, hardscape, and fire-resistant vents and siding are all high on his wish list.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Palm trees, nearly all of which are drought tolerant with roots that are not generally a threat to adjacent hardscape or pools, are widely considered to be fire resistant as long as they are properly maintained.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 22 Mar. 2025
Clean and repair hardscape features including benches, bird baths and statuary.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Covered windows, hardscape, and fire-resistant vents and siding are all high on his wish list.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Hardscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardscape. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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