Decomposed Granite & Water-Wise Hardscape: An Austin Homeowner's Guide
How Austin homeowners use decomposed granite, gravel, and flagstone to build a water-wise yard that beats the heat: materials, install tips, drainage, and the local rebate that pays for the switch.
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Designing a Resort-Style Backyard in Westlake Hills & Lakeway
How to design and build a resort-style backyard on a Westlake Hills or Lakeway hillside lot: terracing, pools, outdoor kitchens, deer-proof planting, and the local rules that make or break the project.
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Xeriscaping in Austin: How to Build a Beautiful, Water-Wise Yard
A practical guide to xeriscaping in Austin — design principles, the best low-water plants, smart irrigation, and gravel and mulch that keep a Central Texas yard lush on less water.
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7 Native & Adapted Plants That Thrive in the Central Texas Heat
Seven tough, beautiful native and adapted plants that thrive in Austin and the Hill Country — drought-tolerant perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees that look great on little water.
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Designing an Outdoor Living Space Built for Texas Summers
How to design a backyard you'll actually use through an Austin summer — shade-first planning, durable hardscape, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and lighting that extends the evening.
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