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Inspiration for a contemporary partial sun and drought-tolerant front yard landscaping in Austin.

Photo by Brittany Dawn Short
Inspiration for a contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard landscaping in Austin.

Photo by Brittany Dawn Short
This is an example of a contemporary backyard concrete paver walkway in Austin.

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Backyard stone pool landscaping photo in Austin

Photo by Brittany Dawn Short
This is an example of a contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun courtyard gravel lawn edging in Austin.

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Dallas.

Photo of a traditional landscaping in Dallas.

Photo by Brittany Dawn Short
Example of a backyard concrete paver pool landscaping design in Austin

Fifty-five shade and ornamental trees were planted throughout the property to diversify the woodland canopy and offset the risk of oak wilt disease. Mature bald cypress trees were planted along the creek in phase one of a riparian restoration plan.

Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard landscaping in Dallas for summer.

Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard landscaping in Dallas for summer.

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Dallas.

Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard landscaping in Dallas for summer.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard landscaping in Dallas for summer.

This vibrant close-up by Alterra Landscape Design highlights the intersection of rich color and structural form in modern North Texas outdoor living. As a specialized landscape designer, we utilized tiered limestone retaining walls to create depth, featuring a mix of gold Lantana and purple Texas Sage for seasonal brilliance. The design solution integrates a custom rusted steel planter with a specimen desert yucca, providing a striking vertical focal point. By combining drought-tolerant native perennials with clean masonry, we’ve created a low-maintenance, high-impact entryway that thrives in the Dallas heat.

Photo by Brittany Dawn Short
This is an example of a contemporary shade courtyard stone walkway in Austin.

Photo by Brittany Dawn Short
Design ideas for a contemporary drought-tolerant and shade courtyard stone walkway in Austin.