hardscape
noun
hard·scape ˈhärd-ˌskāp 
: structures (such as fountains, benches, or gazebos) that are incorporated into a landscape compare softscape
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The danger of asphalt and hardscape school grounds is real. 
Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Tour-goers considering upgrading the hardscape of their open-to-the-sky oasis will have time to check out attractive concrete retaining walls and walkways as well as fences and fire and water features installed by local companies. oregonlive, 6 July 2022 Landscape designer and Terremoto founder David Godshall opted for a creative hardscape as opposed to grass in this backyard. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 3 July 2022 But at Friday’s ceremony for the burial grounds, Richard Harker, the foundation’s executive director, said thousands of donors pitched in to provide the $600,000 required to perform extensive hardscape and landscape restoration. Wilborn Nobles, ajc, 11 June 2022 After the hardscape restoration was complete, garden staff installed trees, shrubs, groundcover and other plants. Wilborn Nobles, ajc, 11 June 2022 Entering to the right of the house is a narrow, elongated seating area atop hardscape filled with potted plants, including anthuriums, camellias, ferns and begonias. Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2022 His playing partner, Matthew NeSmith, got his taste of the hardscape on No. 10. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 June 2022 All aspects of the garden — from the plant life and hardscape to everything in between — are completely maintained by Lisa and Glenn. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 9 June 2022 See More
Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Tour-goers considering upgrading the hardscape of their open-to-the-sky oasis will have time to check out attractive concrete retaining walls and walkways as well as fences and fire and water features installed by local companies. oregonlive, 6 July 2022 Landscape designer and Terremoto founder David Godshall opted for a creative hardscape as opposed to grass in this backyard. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 3 July 2022 But at Friday’s ceremony for the burial grounds, Richard Harker, the foundation’s executive director, said thousands of donors pitched in to provide the $600,000 required to perform extensive hardscape and landscape restoration. Wilborn Nobles, ajc, 11 June 2022 After the hardscape restoration was complete, garden staff installed trees, shrubs, groundcover and other plants. Wilborn Nobles, ajc, 11 June 2022 Entering to the right of the house is a narrow, elongated seating area atop hardscape filled with potted plants, including anthuriums, camellias, ferns and begonias. Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2022 His playing partner, Matthew NeSmith, got his taste of the hardscape on No. 10. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 June 2022 All aspects of the garden — from the plant life and hardscape to everything in between — are completely maintained by Lisa and Glenn. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 9 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1972, in the meaning defined above