43 Hardscaping Ideas to Structure Your Outdoor Space – The Spruce

Hardscaping refers to any built structure that helps to give your outdoor space function and definition, with landscaping softening the edges and integrating it into the surroundings. Adding hardscaping in the way of a patio, driveway, retaining wall, walkway, water feature, path, fence, deck, outdoor kitchen, pergola, arbor, gazebo, or other structure will give your outdoor space purpose and help you to maximize your al fresco square footage no matter your yard size, budget, or how often the climate in your region allows you to get outside.

Check out these hardscaping ideas in a range of sizes, styles, budgets, and settings that will inspire you to upgrade your own little outdoor corner of the planet for you and yours to enjoy.

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Interior Courtyard

A central courtyard paved with staggered stones and edged with plants and purple and white flowers gives this outdoor space from Kern & Co. a classic and timeless feel. Styled here with a simple table as a pass-through space, it could easily house a dining area with the addition of chairs.

Written by: Kristen Hohenadel for The Spruce
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