hardscapen.
/ˈhɑːdskeɪp/, U.S. /ˈhɑrdˌskeɪp/ Originally U.S.
The constructed physical features of landscape design, such as paths, walls, structures, etc., as distinct from vegetation or water. Frequently attributive. Cf. hard landscape at hard adj. 1m.
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1972 Los Angeles Times 5 Mar. k23/3 Far beyond just plant material, the landscape architect may be involved with all eye-level visual aspects—open space planning, hardscape design, walkways, [etc.].
1998 A. Lovejoy Naturalistic Gardening iii. 50 Although traditional hardscape elements such as patios, trellises, walls, and fences may be present within these gardens, woody plants are treated as living architecture.
2013 N.Y. Times (National ed.) 25 July d5/1 Is it better to hire a landscape architect or a landscape designer?.. If it's mostly planting and hardscape, like walkways, patios and pergolas, a qualified landscape designer could be fine.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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