What is Hardscape or Hardscaping?
Definition: In landscape or garden design, hardscape refers to the hard or solid areas in the outdoor space. These “hard” areas may be made of materials like concrete, wood, flagstone, pea gravel, rocks, pebbles, etc. Planters and pots are considered part of hardscaping, but the plants inside them are “softscape.”Examples: Hardscaping includes patios, decks, verandas, arbors, gazebos, trellises, balconies, terraces, porches, rooftops, courtyards, walls, fountains, ponds, pools, spas, hot tubs, etc.
