hardscape

American  

[hahrd-skeyp] / ˈhɑrdˌskeɪp /

noun

1. the manmade part of the grounds surrounding a building, as paved areas or statues.

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Example Sentences

But undertaking a comprehensive renovation — to remove wood decks, install noncombustible siding and roofing, replace windows with multipaned tempered glass, hardscape the land near the house and trim down trees — is expensive.

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Tipped off by art world connections, Horvitz collected concrete detritus to serve as garden hardscape.

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The tours include landscapes devoted to California native plants, historic or traditional ornamental decor and hardscape “yards” designed for outdoor living, softened by perimeters of green and lush containers of trees and plants.

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Replace softscape such as plants or mulch with hardscape such as masonry or gravel.

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Replace softscape such as plants or mulch with hardscape such as masonry or gravel.

From Los Angeles Times