Definitions for "HARDSCAPE"
Includes any garden feature that is not a plant. Like birdbaths, deck, fences, trellises, benches, and patios.
The nonliving components of the landscape design, such as walkways, arbors, furniture, and fences.
Hardscape, or hardscaping consists of the inanimate elements of landscaping, especially any masonry work or woodwork. For instance, stone walls, concrete or brick patios, tile paths, wooden decks and wooden arbours would all be considered part of the hardscape. By contrast, anything used in landscaping that is not part of the softscape can be considered a hardscape element, including home accents such as water fountains and statuary. Landscapers who do hardcsping have to be licensed by governmental authorities.