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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Similarly, the transformation of the center of the White House’s South Lawn into a helipad forfeits historic landscape for hardscape. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 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 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 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 14 Aug. 2026.

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