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Hardscaping

Hardscaping includes non-living things, which can be stone, brick, or even concrete. Learn how to incorporate these elements to make an impact on your landscape.
Stamped concrete patio
How Much Does a Stamped Concrete Patio Really Cost? Here's What to Know
Aluminum Metal Fence
How Much Does an Aluminum Fence Really Cost? Here's What to Know
privacy fence ideas
53 Privacy Fence Ideas You Should Copy for a Quiet Retreat
garden wall with vegetables growing
20 Beautiful Garden Wall Ideas to Bring Your Landscaping to the Next Level
New fence for a backyard
How Much Does a Fence Really Cost? Wood, PVC, Metal, and More
Backyard stepping stone walkway next to pool.
20 Inexpensive Stepping Stone Walkway Ideas to Upgrade Your Yard in a Snap
yellow house with natural, plant-filled front yard and gravel driveway
8 Gravel Driveway Edging Ideas for Picture-Perfect Landscaping
Wood edging surrounding a garden bed
24 Modern Garden Edging Ideas for a Perfectly-Polished Border in Your Yard
Backyard Garden Pond with Waterfall 173863536
How to Make a Pond in 8 Easy Steps
A faux brick garden edge
How to Edge Your Garden Space With Bricks for a Classic Border
pendant lighting pergola
15 Pergola Lighting Ideas to Brighten Up Your Patio or Garden
side yard ideas
25 Side Yard Ideas to Make the Most of Unused Space
pea gravel garden path
14 Cheap DIY Garden Path Ideas for a Pretty, Budget-Friendly Walkway
ideas for horizontal fences
17 Horizontal Fence Ideas We Love for a Private Yard
A backyard with a black privacy fence
28 Inexpensive Privacy Fence Ideas for Your Yard
pallet fence ideas
18 Pallet Fence Ideas That Cost Next to Nothing to Build
Deck Skirting
15 Deck Skirting Ideas That Will Smarten Up Your Yard
retaining wall with two levels of garden beds
18 Cheap Retaining Wall Ideas Using Affordable Materials
modern backyard ideas
19 Modern Backyard Ideas That Are Sleek and Inviting
A midcentury modern home with a concrete and grass driveway
22 Concrete Driveway Ideas to Enhance Your Home's Curb Appeal
front walkway ideas
30 Front Walkway Ideas That'll Make an Impression
hardscaping ideas
43 Hardscaping Ideas to Structure Your Outdoor Space
Gravel patio with garden and 3 dogs
20 Easy and Stylish Gravel Patio Ideas
concrete patio ideas on a budget
30 Concrete Patio Ideas on a Budget
Garden Pond Maintenance
Pond Maintenance: An Easy Annual Schedule for Cleaning and More
A Mediterranean style home with rock garden beds
21 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas With Rocks Anyone Can Copy
patio privacy ideas
50 Patio Privacy Ideas to Help You Relax in Comfort
poolside backyard design
20 No-Grass Backyard Ideas That Are Still Lush
driveway paving ideas
21 Driveway Paving Ideas to Up Your Curb Appeal
A backyard with a pathway to a sitting area
45 Backyard Walkway Ideas That Will Elevate Your Yard
firewood storage ideas
18 Firewood Storage Ideas You'll Be Burning to Try
simple retaining wall ideas for sloped backyard
36 Retaining Wall Ideas Perfect for Optimizing Sloped Backyards
Stone Patio
How Much Does a Patio Cost?
Greenhouse in Backyard
How to Heat a Greenhouse: 8 Ways
Brophy Interiors front yard
15 Stepping Stone Ideas to Transform Your Garden
Beautiful landscaping - front door
9 Ways to Refresh Your Home's Curb Appeal, Just in Time for Spring
backyard fountain ideas
21 Backyard Fountain Ideas That Will Make a Splash
patio with fire pit ideas
30 Ideas for Patios With Fire Pits For a Cozy Backyard
A yard with flowers and various types of landscaping stone.
8 Types of Landscaping Rocks and How to Choose One
Garden bed with LED lighting
30 Garden Lighting Ideas to Make Your Plants Shine
A cat going through a small door on a catio
9 Free DIY Catio Plans
Gravel garden steps
14 Gravel Garden Ideas for a Water-Wise Garden
river rock landscaping
23 River Rock Landscaping Ideas for Your Garden and Yard
Installing Patio Pavers
How to Install Patio Pavers
Xeriscaping with white walls and white modern home
42 Retaining Wall Ideas for Landscaping and Gardens
Koi Pond
How to Build a Koi Pond
Koi pond with ornamental fish swimming with small waterfall surrounded by rocks
24 Stunning Koi Pond Ideas
A person mixing concrete in a blue wheel barrow.
How to Mix Concrete (DIY)
Person cutting a brick paver with a handheld saw
How to Cut Pavers
Landscaping Accents; Colorful Natural Paved Field Stone Sidewalk Yard Path
How to Build a Stone Sidewalk or Garden Path
person using cement on a backer board
The Differences Between Cement, Concrete, and Mortar
Cobblestone paved floor next to cement floor
Top Cobblestone Driveway Installation Considerations
Brick paver driveway
Brick Driveway: What’s Better, Brick or Concrete Pavers?
Scalloped concrete landscape edging bordering a flower bed
6 Materials for Landscape Edging, Patios, and Paths
Common Types of Brick Bonds
Common Types of Brick Bonds Used in Masonry
Setting the pavers into the ground
How to Install Lawn Edging Pavers to Make a Mowing Strip
Pile of stone dust
Stone Dust: What It Is, Uses, and Where to Buy It
Using polymeric sand when installing pavers
What Is Polymeric Sand? How to Use It for Paver Installation
Laying the stepping stones in their place in the garden
How to Make Garden Stepping Stones
diy bamboo trellis
24 Easy DIY Trellis Ideas for Your Garden
Image of bluestone paver patio.
What Is Bluestone?
Outdoor patio with brick-paved floor and edging covered with black pergola
The Best Types of Hardscape Materials

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