A hardscape is any paved portion in an outdoor area. Hardscape design can be integrated into your irrigation design to help water flow. This can prevent unplanned ponds from forming in your garden when it rains.

From an aesthetic perspective, a hardscape can provide shape and detail to any scene. They also help support soft scapes consisting of flower beds and artificial hills. Hardscapes can also act as boundaries for water features and ensure your fish pond doesn’t dry up in the summer. A good landscape design seamlessly incorporates hardscapes and softscapes with retaining walls, ponds, walkways, and landscape lighting.