PLANT LIST

Magnolia Tree
Texas Mountain Laurel
Celeste Fig Tree
Esperanza
Turk's Cap
Coral Berry
Plumbago
Trailing Rosemary
Texas Sage
Golden Showers Thryallis
Upright Rosemary
Variegated Ginger
Trailing Lantana
Texas Sotol
Gulf Muhly
Bamboo Muhly
Russian Sage
Bicolor Iris
Inland Seaoats
Blue Drama Blonde Ambition
Texas Betony
Dwarf Loropetalum
Cherry Sage
Heartleaf Skullcap
Catmint
Blackfoot Daisy
Canna Lily
Wooly Stemodia
Star Jasmine
Zoysia Sod
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HARDSCAPE LIST
Pro Gro Soil
Whittlesey Hardwood Mulch
Washed River Gravel 1 1/2”
Blackstar Gravel 3/8”
Brazos Gravel 2-4”
Pancake Boulders
Limestone Boulders
Sawn Cut Limestone Slab Step Stones
Limestone Chopped Block Edging and Stair Steps in the shade Nicotine
4” welded metal plate edging
Tour Putt 40 and Nylon Putt 44 turf
Hog Panel trellis
Steel Plate for retaining wall
Custom metal railing
Sawed limestone for staircase
Geocell parking strip
Siteone landscape lights
Reused onsite boulders
Irrigation System Upgrade
Custom limestone boulder address marker
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A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that provides a true sense of arrival as it lulls guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Planted with beautiful natives and dressed with Texas hardwood mulch, large chunk blackstar gravel, and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round. A custom, contemporary metal hand railing adds a touch of modernity and a ton of safety, while the stairs themselves visually marry to the stone of the front porch. Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project while providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night, and extended enjoyment of the entire property.
The former front yard, a large swath of grass, provided little visual interest or continuity with the rest of the space.
Before
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that provides a true sense of arrival as it lulls guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Planted with beautiful natives and dressed with Texas hardwood mulch, large chunk blackstar gravel, and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round. A custom, contemporary metal hand railing adds a touch of modernity and a ton of safety, while the stairs themselves visually marry to the stone of the front porch. Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project while providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night, and extended enjoyment of the entire property.
The former front yard, a large swath of grass, provided little visual interest or continuity with the rest of the space.
Before
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that provides a true sense of arrival as it lulls guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Planted with beautiful natives and dressed with Texas hardwood mulch, large chunk blackstar gravel, and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round. A custom, contemporary metal hand railing adds a touch of modernity and a ton of safety, while the stairs themselves visually marry to the stone of the front porch. Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project while providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night, and extended enjoyment of the entire property.

High atop one of the beautiful hills of Jester Estates, you'll find our newest extensive project, Jester's Crown. This magical location consisted of a complete landscape renovation, focusing on a reduction of lawn and the creation of a more functional space.

A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that eases guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Dressed with blackstar gravel and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that eases guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Dressed with blackstar gravel and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that provides a true sense of arrival as it lulls guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Planted with beautiful natives and dressed with Texas hardwood mulch, large chunk blackstar gravel, and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round. A custom, contemporary metal hand railing adds a touch of modernity and a ton of safety, while the stairs themselves visually marry to the stone of the front porch. Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project while providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night, and extended enjoyment of the entire property.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that eases guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Dressed with blackstar gravel and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that eases guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Dressed with blackstar gravel and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that provides a true sense of arrival as it lulls guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Planted with beautiful natives and dressed with Texas hardwood mulch, large chunk blackstar gravel, and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round. A custom, contemporary metal hand railing adds a touch of modernity and a ton of safety, while the stairs themselves visually marry to the stone of the front porch. Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project while providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night, and extended enjoyment of the entire property.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that provides a true sense of arrival as it lulls guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Planted with beautiful natives and dressed with Texas hardwood mulch, large chunk blackstar gravel, and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round. A custom, contemporary metal hand railing adds a touch of modernity and a ton of safety, while the stairs themselves visually marry to the stone of the front porch. Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project while providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night, and extended enjoyment of the entire property.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that provides a true sense of arrival as it lulls guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Planted with beautiful natives and dressed with Texas hardwood mulch, large chunk blackstar gravel, and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round. A custom, contemporary metal hand railing adds a touch of modernity and a ton of safety, while the stairs themselves visually marry to the stone of the front porch. Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project while providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night, and extended enjoyment of the entire property.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that provides a true sense of arrival as it lulls guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Planted with beautiful natives and dressed with Texas hardwood mulch, large chunk blackstar gravel, and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round. A custom, contemporary metal hand railing adds a touch of modernity and a ton of safety, while the stairs themselves visually marry to the stone of the front porch. Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project while providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night, and extended enjoyment of the entire property.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that provides a true sense of arrival as it lulls guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Planted with beautiful natives and dressed with Texas hardwood mulch, large chunk blackstar gravel, and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round. A custom, contemporary metal hand railing adds a touch of modernity and a ton of safety, while the stairs themselves visually marry to the stone of the front porch. Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project while providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night, and extended enjoyment of the entire property.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that provides a true sense of arrival as it lulls guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Planted with beautiful natives and dressed with Texas hardwood mulch, large chunk blackstar gravel, and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round. A custom, contemporary metal hand railing adds a touch of modernity and a ton of safety, while the stairs themselves visually marry to the stone of the front porch. Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project while providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night, and extended enjoyment of the entire property.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that eases guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Planted with native and adaptive plants, dressed with Texas hardwood mulch and blackstar gravel, and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of landscape and hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that eases guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Dressed with blackstar gravel and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that eases guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Dressed with blackstar gravel and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that eases guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Dressed with Texas hardwood mulch and blackstar gravel, and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that eases guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Dressed with Texas hardwood mulch and blackstar gravel, and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round.
Gulf Muhly catches the sun in such a magical way.
Gulf Muhly catches the sun in such a magical way.
Blue Grama Blonde Ambition is a water-wise, weather-hardy ornamental grass that flourishes in our area. Here, the bright chartreuse color plays off the dark hardwood mulch and the pale limestone boulders.
Blue Grama Blonde Ambition is a water-wise, weather-hardy ornamental grass that flourishes in our area.
Blue Grama Blonde Ambition is a water-wise, weather-hardy ornamental grass that flourishes in our area.
Gulf Muhly catches the sun in such a magical way.
Gulf Muhly catches the sun in such a magical way.

A Beautiful Meandering Custom Staircase Creates a Stunning Impact

A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that provides a true sense of arrival as it lulls guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Planted with beautiful natives and dressed with Texas hardwood mulch, large chunk blackstar gravel, and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round. A custom, contemporary metal hand railing adds a touch of modernity and a ton of safety, while the stairs themselves visually marry to the stone of the front porch.

Limestone boulders excavated from the site perfectly play off of the limestone chopped block edging and Stair Steps in the shade nicotine. The dark tone of the hardwood much creates beautiful contrast.
Limestone boulders excavated from the site perfectly play off of the limestone chopped block edging and Stair Steps in the shade nicotine. The dark tone of the hardwood much creates beautiful contrast.
Limestone boulders excavated from the site perfectly play off of the limestone chopped block edging and stair steps in the shade nicotine. At night, when accented by the landscape lighting, they display stunning depth and texture. The dark tone of the hardwood much creates beautiful contrast.
Limestone boulders excavated from the site perfectly play off of the limestone chopped block edging and stair steps in the shade nicotine. At night, when accented by the landscape lighting, they display stunning depth and texture. The dark tone of the hardwood much creates beautiful contrast.
Limestone boulders excavated from the site perfectly play off of the limestone chopped block edging and stair steps in the shade nicotine. At night, when accented by the landscape lighting, they display stunning depth and texture. The dark tone of the hardwood much creates beautiful contrast.
Limestone boulders excavated from the site perfectly play off of the limestone chopped block edging and stair steps in the shade nicotine. At night, when accented by the landscape lighting, they display stunning depth and texture. The dark tone of the hardwood much creates beautiful contrast.

Limestone Boulder Accents

Limestone boulders excavated from the site perfectly play off of the limestone chopped block edging and stair steps in the shade nicotine. At night, when accented by the landscape lighting, they display stunning depth and texture. The dark tone of the hardwood much creates beautiful contrast.

Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project, as well as providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night.
Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project, as well as providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night.
Custom steel staircase railings create stunning yet subtle architectural interest as they hug and accentuate the turns of the stairs all the way down to the front entry. Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project, as well as providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night.
Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project, as well as providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night.
Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project, as well as providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night.
Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project, as well as providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night.
Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project, as well as providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night.
Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project, as well as providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night.
Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project, as well as providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night.
Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project, as well as providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night.
Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project, as well as providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night.
Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project, as well as providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night.
Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project, as well as providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night.
Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project, as well as providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night.
Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project, as well as providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night.

Extending the Hours of Enjoyment in Your Yard

Landscape lighting accents the hardscape and landscape of this project while providing safe lighting for maneuvering the stairway at night, and extended enjoyment of the entire property.

A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that eases guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Accenting the home with a custom address marker illuminated by the same landscape lighting carried out toward the rest of the property makes the home quickly recognizable to guests parking at street-level.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that eases guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Accenting the home with a custom address marker illuminated by the same landscape lighting carried out toward the rest of the property makes the home quickly recognizable to guests parking at street-level.

Custom Limestone Address Marker

Accenting the home with a custom address marker illuminated by the same landscape lighting and site-excavated limestone boulders carried out toward the rest of the property makes the home quickly recognizable to guests parking at street-level.

A blend of small blackstar gravel, large, chunky blackstar gravel, and turf come together with a definitive border of metal edge, adding contrast and visual interest in the hardscape. The smaller blackstar gravel area acts as a wonderful overflow parking area, and the size of the gravel allows for effective mulching and spread of these new plantings.
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that eases guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Dressed with Texas hardwood mulch and blackstar gravel, and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round.
A blend of small blackstar gravel, large, chunky blackstar gravel, and turf come together with a definitive border of metal edge, adding contrast and visual interest in the hardscape. The smaller blackstar gravel area acts as a wonderful overflow parking area, and the size of the gravel allows for effective mulching and spread of these new plantings.

Intelligently Mixing Hardscapes

A blend of small blackstar gravel, large, chunky blackstar gravel, and turf come together with a definitive border of metal edge, adding contrast and visual interest in the hardscape. The smaller blackstar gravel area acts as a wonderful overflow parking area, and the size of the gravel allows for effective mulching and spread of these new plantings. Beneath the gravel, honeycomb NDS gravel pavers add stability to the space and discourage gravel shifting and wash-out.

A cleverly placed hog panel trellis planted with star jasmine will grow in to conceal the utilities at the front of the house. A bed of chunky blackstar gravel with large pavers divides the space between the front porch and the versatile overflow parking area, topdressed with finer blackstar gravel, coordinating materials but adding textural interest.
A Custom Trellis and Extended ParkingA cleverly placed hog panel trellis planted with star jasmine will grow in to conceal the utilities at the front of the house. A bed of chunky blackstar gravel with large pavers divides the space between the front porch and the versatile overflow parking area, top-dressed with finer blackstar gravel, coordinating materials but adding textural interest. A honeycomb hex panel beneath the smaller gravel allows for stability and lack of shifting over time from parking and times of run-off.
Before
A cleverly placed hog panel trellis planted with star jasmine will grow in to conceal the utilities at the front of the house. A bed of chunky blackstar gravel with large pavers divides the space between the front porch and the versatile overflow parking area, topdressed with finer blackstar gravel, coordinating materials but adding textural interest.
A Custom Trellis and Extended ParkingA cleverly placed hog panel trellis planted with star jasmine will grow in to conceal the utilities at the front of the house. A bed of chunky blackstar gravel with large pavers divides the space between the front porch and the versatile overflow parking area, top-dressed with finer blackstar gravel, coordinating materials but adding textural interest. A honeycomb hex panel beneath the smaller gravel allows for stability and lack of shifting over time from parking and times of run-off.
Before
A cleverly placed hog panel trellis planted with star jasmine will grow in to conceal the utilities at the front of the house. A bed of chunky blackstar gravel with large pavers divides the space between the front porch and the versatile overflow parking area, topdressed with finer blackstar gravel, coordinating materials but adding textural interest.

A Custom Trellis and Extended Parking

A cleverly placed hog panel trellis planted with star jasmine will grow in to conceal the utilities at the front of the house. A bed of chunky blackstar gravel with large pavers divides the space between the front porch and the versatile overflow parking area, top-dressed with finer blackstar gravel, coordinating materials but adding textural interest.

This unique walkway incorporates a border of sawn cut limestone slab step stones with a filling of blackstar gravel, creating contrast and visual interest, as well as breaking up the mulched space of the front yard grade and the mulched space of the front bed, planted with variegated ginger.
The old front bed feels disjointed from the front of the house as well as the side entry to the backyard. It has been removed and shifted against the exterior wall making way for the new walkway to the back gate.
Before
This unique walkway incorporates a border of sawn cut limestone slab step stones with a filling of blackstar gravel, creating contrast and visual interest, as well as breaking up the mulched space of the front yard grade and the mulched space of the front bed, planted with variegated ginger. Like the rest of the yard, it is accented with site-excavated limestone boulders.
This unique walkway incorporates a border of sawn cut limestone slab step stones with a filling of blackstar gravel, creating contrast and visual interest, as well as breaking up the mulched space of the front yard grade and the mulched space of the front bed, planted with variegated ginger.
This unique walkway incorporates a border of sawn cut limestone slab step stones with a filling of blackstar gravel, creating contrast and visual interest, as well as breaking up the mulched space of the front yard grade and the mulched space of the front bed, planted with variegated ginger.
This unique walkway incorporates a border of sawn cut limestone slab step stones with a filling of blackstar gravel, creating contrast and visual interest, as well as breaking up the mulched space of the front yard grade and the mulched space of the front bed, planted with variegated ginger. Landscape lighting on the facade of the house creates dramatic contrast in the evening.
This unique walkway incorporates a border of sawn cut limestone slab step stones with a filling of blackstar gravel, creating contrast and visual interest, as well as breaking up the mulched space of the front yard grade and the mulched space of the front bed, planted with variegated ginger. Landscape lighting on the facade of the house creates dramatic contrast in the evening.
This unique walkway incorporates a border of sawn cut limestone slab step stones with a filling of blackstar gravel, creating contrast and visual interest, as well as breaking up the mulched space of the front yard grade and the mulched space of the front bed, planted with variegated ginger. Landscape lighting on the facade of the house creates dramatic contrast in the evening.
This unique walkway incorporates a border of sawn cut limestone slab step stones with a filling of blackstar gravel, creating contrast and visual interest, as well as breaking up the mulched space of the front yard grade and the mulched space of the front bed, planted with variegated ginger. Landscape lighting on the facade of the house creates dramatic contrast in the evening.
This unique walkway incorporates a border of sawn cut limestone slab step stones with a filling of blackstar gravel, creating contrast and visual interest, as well as breaking up the mulched space of the front yard grade and the mulched space of the front bed, planted with variegated ginger. Landscape lighting on the facade of the house creates dramatic contrast in the evening.

A Welcoming Walkway

This unique walkway incorporates a border of sawn cut limestone slab step stones with a filling of blackstar gravel, creating contrast and visual interest, as well as breaking up the mulched space of the front yard grade and the mulched space of the front bed, planted with variegated ginger. Landscape lighting illuminates the stone walls of the house in the evening providing drama and texture.

This stairway leads from the matching pathway at the front of the house around the side and into the back gate.
The previous side entry into the backyard was unsafe and unfinished. Grading it down with proper steps that tie into the front walkway and offer ease and safety.
Before
This stairway leads from the matching pathway at the front of the house around the side and into the back gate.

An Improved Backyard Entry

The beautiful front pathway carries down the side of the house in these gorgeous custom stairs, detracting the eye from the utilities and offering a safer walkway to the backyard gate.

Hoop Dreams: The placement of this sports court is truly ideal, overlooking the gorgeous hills of west Austin.
The previous backyard felt disjointed and less usable. By providing expanded planting beds with metal edging, a split-level retaining wall, and more clearly defined spaces, we are able to provide a more cohesive appearance and ease of use.
Before
The previous backyard felt disjointed and less usable. By providing expanded planting beds with metal edging, a split-level retaining wall, and more clearly defined spaces, we are able to provide a more cohesive appearance and ease of use.
The existing vitex is a pollinator's favorite. This well-established specimen from the original yard works seamlessly in the new design.
The existing vitex is a pollinator's favorite. This well-established specimen from the original yard works seamlessly in the new design.
The existing vitex is a pollinator's favorite. This well-established specimen from the original yard works seamlessly in the new design.
The existing vitex is a pollinator's favorite. This well-established specimen from the original yard works seamlessly in the new design.
Requiring virtually no irrigation once established, Texas Betony is a water-wise native favorite. With striking blooms that show from early spring all the way to autumn, this eye-catching dazzler pops in any landscape.
Truly a backyard playground for kids of all ages, the sports court, putting green, swimming pool, jacuzzi, firepit, and outdoor kitchen all look out over the beautiful hills of west Austin.
The previous backyard felt disjointed and less usable. By providing expanded planting beds with metal edging, a split-level retaining wall, and more clearly defined spaces, we are able to provide a more cohesive appearance and ease of use.
Before

The Perfect Place to Play

Truly a backyard playground for kids of all ages... the sports court, putting green, swimming pool, jacuzzi, fire pit, and outdoor kitchen all look out over the beautiful hills of west Austin.

This beautiful custom boulder staircase leads you down to the sports court and chipping green, and carries through the design of the custom railing from the front yard into the back.
This beautiful custom boulder staircase leads you down to the sports court and chipping green, and carries through the design of the custom railing from the front yard into the back.
The steeply-graded slope to the sports court was dangerous and lacking in aesthetic cohesion. By creating the new split-level retaining wall and using existing honeycomb boulders as accents for the pancake boulder staircase, this space is now a gorgeous pathway to the court and chipping green. To create even more cohesion, we have created a custom metal handrail that perfectly matches the rails on the meandering front yard stairway.
Before
This beautiful custom boulder staircase leads you down to the sports court and chipping green, and carries through the design of the custom railing from the front yard into the back.
This beautiful custom boulder staircase leads you down to the sports court and chipping green, and carries through the design of the custom railing from the front yard into the back.
This beautiful custom boulder staircase leads you down to the sports court and chipping green, and carries through the design of the custom railing from the front yard into the back.
The unique details of these honeycomb limestone boulders are truly something to behold.
This beautiful custom boulder staircase leads you down to the sports court and chipping green, and carries through the design of the custom railing from the front yard into the back. The beautiful curve of the metal retaining wall contrasts the organic lines of the limestone boulders, creating visual interest and a lovely view from any angle of the sports court.
The steeply-graded slope to the sports court was dangerous and lacking in aesthetic cohesion. By creating the new split-level retaining wall and using existing honeycomb boulders as accents for the pancake boulder staircase, this space is now a gorgeous pathway to the court and chipping green. To create even more cohesion, we have created a custom metal handrail that perfectly matches the rails on the meandering front yard stairway.
Before

A Beautiful Blending of Boulders

This beautiful custom pancake boulder staircase leads you down to the sports court and chipping green, and carries through the design of the custom hand railing from the front yard into the back. A unique scape of limestone honeycomb boulders borders both sides and ties the design into to the split-level retaining wall.

The contrast of the soft trailing lantana, architectural lines of the retaining wall, and mound of organically shaped limestone boulders creates a ton of visual interest in a small area.
The steeply-graded slope to the sports court was dangerous and lacking in aesthetic cohesion. By creating the new split-level retaining wall and using existing honeycomb boulders as accents for the pancake boulder staircase, this space is now a gorgeous pathway to the court and chipping green. To create even more cohesion, we have created a custom metal handrail that perfectly matches the rails on the meandering front yard stairway.
Before
Beautiful trailing lantana will spill over the side of the existing sawn chop retaining wall, once well-established. Landscape lighting highlights this planting, creating a gorgeous focal point at the edge of the putting green.
Beautiful trailing lantana will spill over the side of the existing sawn chop retaining wall, once well-established. Landscape lighting highlights this planting, creating a gorgeous focal point at the edge of the putting green.

Mixing Hard & Soft

The contrast of the soft trailing lantana, architectural lines of the retaining wall, and mound of organically shaped limestone boulders creates a ton of visual interest in a small area.

The unique details of these honeycomb limestone boulders are truly something to behold.
This beautiful custom boulder staircase leads you down to the sports court and chipping green, and carries through the design of the custom railing from the front yard into the back. The beautiful curve of the metal retaining wall contrasts the organic lines of the limestone boulders, creating visual interest and a lovely view from any angle of the sports court.
Blue Grama Blonde Ambition is a water-wise, weather-hardy ornamental grass that flourishes in our area. It creates continuity in the bed bordering the front of the sports court.
The scrubby, overgrown area in front of the sports court didn't allow for safe movement, as well as providing a haven for pests. In clearing and mulching, then replanting with blue grama grass, the area becomes manicured yet effortless.
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The natural limestone boulders that border the pancake boulder stairs carry over, adding organic texture to the split-level retaining wall and architectural grasses planted along it.
The natural limestone boulders that border the pancake boulder stairs carry over, adding organic texture to the split-level retaining wall and architectural grasses planted along it.
The natural limestone boulders that border the pancake boulder stairs carry over, adding organic texture to the split-level retaining wall and architectural grasses planted along it.

A Unique Graded Retaining Wall Defines the Space

The honeycomb limestone that border the pancake boulder stairs carry over, adding organic texture to this unique, split-level retaining wall while native grasses bridge the gap between natural and architectural.

The pancake boulder staircase and limestone boulder retaining wall are visually carried down in the pathway and border of the chipping green, outfitted with two types of artificial turf to mimic the rough and the fairway.
The steeply-graded slope to the sports court was dangerous and lacking in aesthetic cohesion. By creating the new split-level retaining wall and using existing honeycomb boulders as accents for the pancake boulder staircase, this space is now a gorgeous pathway to the court and chipping green. To create even more cohesion, we have created a custom metal handrail that perfectly matches the rails on the meandering front yard stairway.
Before
Hoop Dreams: The placement of this sports court is truly ideal, overlooking the gorgeous hills of west Austin.
The steeply-graded slope to the sports court was dangerous and lacking in aesthetic cohesion. By creating the new split-level retaining wall and using existing honeycomb boulders as accents for the pancake boulder staircase, this space is now a gorgeous pathway to the court and chipping green. To create even more cohesion, we have created a custom metal handrail that perfectly matches the rails on the meandering front yard stairway.
Before
Hoop Dreams: The placement of this sports court is truly ideal, overlooking the gorgeous hills of west Austin.

Hoop Dreams

The pancake boulder staircase and limestone boulder retaining wall are visually carried down in the pathway that runs along side the sports court and the border of the chipping green. Outfitted with two types of artificial turf, the chipping green mimics the rough and the fairway.

Clearing the front and side of the sports court provided space to expand the fun! We installed this chipping green (outfitted in two different lengths of turf to mimic the rough and the fairway) that chips up to the new multi-hole putting green behind the pool.
Truly a backyard playground for kids of all ages, the sports court, putting green, swimming pool, jacuzzi, firepit, and outdoor kitchen all look out over the beautiful hills of west Austin.
The putting green is designed with two different styles of artificial turf to mimic the rough and the fairway.
The area surrounding the pool was once just grass, but with a little imagination, it has become the perfect spot to tee off.
Before
Truly a backyard playground for kids of all ages, the sports court, putting green, swimming pool, jacuzzi, firepit, and outdoor kitchen all look out over the beautiful hills of west Austin. This unique five-hole putting green employs unused space behind the pool's water feature. With artificial turf in two different lengths to mimic the rough and the fairway, and accented with landscape lighting so tee time can be any time, this is every linksman's dream.
The area surrounding the pool was once just grass, but with a little imagination, it has become the perfect spot to tee off.
Before
Truly a backyard playground for kids of all ages, the sports court, putting green, swimming pool, jacuzzi, firepit, and outdoor kitchen all look out over the beautiful hills of west Austin. This unique five-hole putting green employs unused space behind the pool's water feature. With artificial turf in two different lengths to mimic the rough and the fairway, and accented with landscape lighting so tee time can be any time, this is every linksman's dream.
This trailing lantana makes a beautiful border planting along the putting green, softening the architectural detail of the stone retaining wall and more graphic plantings.
This unique five-hole putting green employs unused space behind the pool's water feature. With artificial turf in two different lengths to mimic the rough and the fairway, and accented with landscape lighting so tee time can be any time, this is every linksman's dream.
This unique five-hole putting green employs unused space behind the pool's water feature. With artificial turf in two different lengths to mimic the rough and the fairway, and accented with landscape lighting so tee time can be any time, this is every linksman's dream.
Truly a backyard playground for kids of all ages, the sports court, putting green, swimming pool, jacuzzi, firepit, and outdoor kitchen all look out over the beautiful hills of west Austin. This unique five-hole putting green employs unused space behind the pool's water feature. With artificial turf in two different lengths to mimic the rough and the fairway, and accented with landscape lighting so tee time can be any time, this is every linksman's dream.
Accenting the putting green with landscape lighting allows tee time to stretch late into the evening, extending the property's hours of enjoyment.
Accenting the putting green with landscape lighting allows tee time to stretch late into the evening, extending the property's hours of enjoyment.
Accenting the putting green with landscape lighting allows tee time to stretch late into the evening, extending the property's hours of enjoyment.
Accenting the putting green with landscape lighting allows tee time to stretch late into the evening, extending the property's hours of enjoyment.
Accenting the putting green with landscape lighting allows tee time to stretch late into the evening, extending the property's hours of enjoyment.
The putting green is designed with two different styles of artificial turf to mimic the rough and the fairway.
The area surrounding the pool was once just grass, but with a little imagination, it has become the perfect spot to tee off.
Before
This unique five-hole putting green employs unused space behind the pool's water feature. With artificial turf in two different lengths to mimic the rough and the fairway, and accented with landscape lighting so tee time can be any time, this is every linksman's dream.
This unique five-hole putting green employs unused space behind the pool's water feature. With artificial turf in two different lengths to mimic the rough and the fairway, and accented with landscape lighting so tee time can be any time, this is every linksman's dream.
This unique five-hole putting green employs unused space behind the pool's water feature. With artificial turf in two different lengths to mimic the rough and the fairway, and accented with landscape lighting so tee time can be any time, this is every linksman's dream.
This unique five-hole putting green employs unused space behind the pool's water feature. With artificial turf in two different lengths to mimic the rough and the fairway, and accented with landscape lighting so tee time can be any time, this is every linksman's dream.
This unique five-hole putting green employs unused space behind the pool's water feature. With artificial turf in two different lengths to mimic the rough and the fairway, and accented with landscape lighting so tee time can be any time, this is every linksman's dream.
The area surrounding the pool was once just grass, but with a little imagination, it has become the perfect spot to tee off.
Before
This unique five-hole putting green employs unused space behind the pool's water feature. With artificial turf in two different lengths to mimic the rough and the fairway, and accented with landscape lighting so tee time can be any time, this is every linksman's dream.

Play Through

Taking advantage of the unused space behind the pool, the client was excited to install a five-hole putting green. Using two types of artificial turf to mimic the fairway and the rough, you don't have to leave home to brush up on your form. The view is truly every linksman's dream. And with landscape lighting surrounding the green? Tee time can be anytime.

Truly a backyard playground for kids of all ages... the sports court, putting green, swimming pool, jacuzzi, fire pit, and outdoor kitchen all look out over the beautiful hills of west Austin.
Truly a backyard playground for kids of all ages, the sports court, putting green, swimming pool, jacuzzi, firepit, and outdoor kitchen all look out over the beautiful hills of west Austin.
Truly a backyard playground for kids of all ages, the sports court, putting green, swimming pool, jacuzzi, firepit, and outdoor kitchen all look out over the beautiful hills of west Austin.
This pool and jacuzzi overlooking the gorgeous hills of west Austin provides a truly perfect spot to relax and take the plunge.
Truly a backyard playground for kids of all ages... the sports court, putting green, swimming pool, jacuzzi, fire pit, and outdoor kitchen all look out over the beautiful hills of west Austin.
Lounging poolside with a gorgeous border of canna lilies
Poolside landscape lighting creates a soft glow on the canna lilies planted in the bordering beds.

Dive In

This pool and jacuzzi overlooking the gorgeous hills of west Austin provides a truly perfect spot to relax and take the plunge.

The outdoor kitchen ties to a dining area and neighbors the fire pit and hot tub. Overlooking the gorgeous hills of west Austin, it’s every pitmaster’s dream.
The outdoor kitchen ties to a dining area and neighbors the fire pit and hot tub. Overlooking the gorgeous hills of west Austin, it’s every pitmaster’s dream.
The outdoor kitchen ties to a dining area and neighbors the fire pit and hot tub. Overlooking the gorgeous hills of west Austin, it’s every pitmaster’s dream.
The outdoor kitchen ties to a dining area and neighbors the fire pit and hot tub. Overlooking the gorgeous hills of west Austin, it’s every pitmaster’s dream.

Al Fresco at Its Finest

The outdoor kitchen ties to a dining area and neighbors the fire pit and hot tub. Overlooking the stunning greenbelt behind the property, it’s the ideal station for any pit master.

This unique limestone boulder and blackstar gravel path leads through the back gate into the green belt at the back of the property.
We increased safety and improved usage in the deep back yard by carving out a path following the natural swaleway. Incorporating the same honeycomb boulders and blackstar gravel used throughout the property, the home how has a beautiful path leading down to the greenbelt beyond the gate. The area has also been cleared for future wildflower seeding and future utilization of the back acreage.
Before
We increased safety and improved usage in the deep back yard by carving out a path following the natural swaleway. Incorporating the same honeycomb boulders and blackstar gravel used throughout the property, the home how has a beautiful path leading down to the greenbelt beyond the gate. The area has also been cleared for future wildflower seeding and future utilization of the back acreage.
We increased safety and improved usage in the deep back yard by carving out a path following the natural swaleway. Incorporating the same honeycomb boulders and blackstar gravel used throughout the property, the home how has a beautiful path leading down to the greenbelt beyond the gate. The area has also been cleared for future wildflower seeding and future utilization of the back acreage.
Before
This unique limestone boulder and blackstar gravel path leads through the back gate into the green belt at the back of the property.
We increased safety and improved usage in the deep back yard by carving out a path following the natural swaleway. Incorporating the same honeycomb boulders and blackstar gravel used throughout the property, the home how has a beautiful path leading down to the greenbelt beyond the gate. The area has also been cleared for future wildflower seeding and future utilization of the back acreage.
This unique limestone boulder and blackstar gravel path leads through the back gate into the green belt at the back of the property.
We increased safety and improved usage in the deep back yard by carving out a path following the natural swaleway. Incorporating the same honeycomb boulders and blackstar gravel used throughout the property, the home how has a beautiful path leading down to the greenbelt beyond the gate. The area has also been cleared for future wildflower seeding and future utilization of the back acreage.
We increased safety and improved usage in the deep back yard by carving out a path following the natural swaleway. Incorporating the same honeycomb boulders and blackstar gravel used throughout the property, the home how has a beautiful path leading down to the greenbelt beyond the gate. The area has also been cleared for future wildflower seeding and future utilization of the back acreage.
We increased safety and improved usage in the deep back yard by carving out a path following the natural swaleway. Incorporating the same honeycomb boulders and blackstar gravel used throughout the property, the home how has a beautiful path leading down to the greenbelt beyond the gate. The area has also been cleared for future wildflower seeding and future utilization of the back acreage.

A Sweeping Swale Path

We increased safety and improved usage in the deep back yard by carving out a path following the natural swaleway. Incorporating the same honeycomb boulders and blackstar gravel used throughout the property, the home how has a beautiful path leading down to the greenbelt beyond the gate. The area has also been cleared for future wildflower seeding and future utilization of the back acreage.