The hardscape in a landscape is often the skeleton of a design, helping create the style and function of an outdoor space. Patios, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, pathways, and retaining walls in a variety of materials can be every style from the most modern and contemporary to the traditional.

Photo of a mid-sized southwestern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard landscaping in Los Angeles.

Country entryway photo in Philadelphia with a medium wood front door

Bernard Andre
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary brown three-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in San Francisco with a shed roof and a metal roof

Adding curb appeal to this front yard with colored accents and easy to care for yellow allamanda shrub plantings. King sags for a vertical pop with silver bismarck palms for a dramatic look. Landscape designed and installed by Construction Landscape, Jennifer Bevins 772-492-8382

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern partial sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Denver.

Derik Olsen Photography
Small contemporary beige two-story wood exterior home idea in Other

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard landscaping in New York.

This is an example of a mid-sized southwestern drought-tolerant, partial sun and desert side yard brick landscaping in Phoenix.

Architect: Sarah Susanka, AIA Photography: Jim Westphalen Integration of Prairie-style architecture and Japanese garden. Palette of patterned and textures borrowed from the surroundings. Sequence of places makes a continuous necklace around the home.

Andy Frame Photography
Example of an island style blue one-story exterior home design in Miami

Photo of a small contemporary backyard stone landscaping in New York.

Tropical Pool Landscape
Photo of a large tropical partial sun courtyard gravel water fountain landscape in Tampa.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern partial sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Denver.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant backyard landscaping in Other.

Exterior and Landscape Lighting of Chicago Urban Space.
Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Chicago

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern courtyard concrete paver patio vertical garden remodel in San Diego with no cover

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone landscaping in Los Angeles.

Large cottage white two-story concrete fiberboard gable roof photo in San Francisco