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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.
Garden deck with seating area
These 9 Garden Seating Ideas Will Bring Rest and Relaxation to Your Yard
White house with grasses in front yard
7 Genius No-Grass Front Yard Ideas for a Dreamy Outdoor Space, According to Yard Pros
herb spiral
Herb Spirals Will Be Trending This Spring — How to Build One Yourself
A backyard pond with a water feature and teak walkway
44 Water Feature Ideas for a Refreshing Addition to Your Landscape
Water garden
How to Build a Water Garden Stocked Full of Fish and Plants
Retaining Wall with Planters and Steps
How Much Does a Retaining Wall Really Cost?
a small backyard with a dipping pool
50 Semi-Inground Pool Ideas for All Budgets and Yard Sizes
A house on a hill featuring a tiered rock garden.
32 Rock Garden Ideas for a Beautiful Landscape
Beautiful garden path with stepping stones and border plants
27 Beautiful Garden Path Ideas for a Stunning Backyard
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 for a Stylish and Secluded Outdoor Space
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
13 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
19 Retaining Wall Ideas Using Affordable Materials
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
New modern wood deck
How Much Does It Really Cost to Build a Deck? A Complete Guide
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 for Every Style and Budget
A backyard with a pathway to a sitting area
45 Backyard Walkway Ideas That Will Elevate Your Yard
simple retaining wall ideas for sloped backyard
37 Retaining Wall Ideas Perfect for Optimizing Sloped Backyards
Greenhouse in Backyard
How to Heat a Greenhouse: 8 Ways
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
Closeup of person laying 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
How to Use Polymeric Sand for Paver Installation

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