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Landscaping Ideas

Low-water Modern (clean lines, year-round structure)
  • Plants: Texas sage (Leucophyllum), dwarf yaupon holly, agave or sotol, Gulf muhly, autumn sage (Salvia greggii), silver ponyfoot groundcover.

  • Hardscape: Decomposed granite (DG) paths with steel edging, Corten planters, river rock bands.

Native Pollinator Oasis (color + butterflies)
  • Plants: Gregg’s mistflower, bee balm, black-eyed Susan, purple coneflower, Turk’s cap, mealy blue sage, milkweed (A. tuberosa/asperula).

  • Hardscape: Flagstone stepping pads set in DG, a small birdbath, log or stone habitat pile.

Front-Yard Curb Appeal (HOA-friendly)
  • Plants: Dwarf yaupon hedges, dwarf Mexican sage, lantana, rosemary ‘Arp’, Mexican plum or vitex focal tree, softleaf yucca accents.

  • Hardscape: Symmetrical bed lines, 2–3″ hardwood mulch, warm 2700K path lights.

Shade Garden (under live oaks)
  • Plants: Cast-iron plant, inland sea oats, Turkscap, dwarf palmetto, horseherb or frogfruit groundcover.

  • Hardscape: Curved stone border, simple gravel seating nook with a bistro set.

Hill Country Rustic
  • Plants: Texas mountain laurel, cenizo (Texas sage), agarita, rosemary, Damianita, little bluestem.

  • Hardscape: Limestone chop block edging, dry creek bed for downspouts, cedar pergola.

Gulf-Coast Coastal Tough (wind/salt tolerant)
  • Plants: Yaupon holly, wax myrtle, muhly grasses, society garlic, crinum lily, sunshine ligustrum (color pop).

  • Hardscape: Shell or pea-gravel paths, driftwood/nautical accents, raised beds for drainage.

Family + Dog-Friendly
  • Plants: Dwarf hollies, rosemary, dwarf abelia, soft grasses (muhly, sedges), frogfruit as a tough lawn-alt in play strips.

  • Hardscape: Rectangular DG “play lane,” steel-edged runs, hose-safe drip zones. (Skip spiky agaves near traffic.)

Edible-Meets-Ornamental
  • Plants: Dwarf pomegranates, olives (Arbequina), figs, blueberries (in pots), perennial herbs (thyme, oregano, chives), salvias for pollinators.

  • Hardscape: Stock-tank planters, cedar raised beds, trellis for beans/cucumbers.

Quick layout recipe (works on most lots)
  • Layered beds: Tall (trees/shrubs) at back, mids (salvias/muhly) center, low (groundcovers) front.

  • Path: 3–4 ft wide DG with steel edging linking gate → patio → a focal tree.

  • Water + lighting: Drip on all beds; 1–2 up-lights per specimen tree.

  • Mulch depth: 2–3″ everywhere (keep 3–4″ away from trunks).

  • Irrigation sanity: Group plants by sun + water needs (zoning beats hand-watering).

Weekend project (starter kit)
  • 1–2 Gulf muhly clumps + 3 autumn sage + 1 dwarf yaupon trio, bordered with steel, mulched—instant structure + seasonal color.

  • Add a dry creek (12–18″ wide river rock) where the downspout dumps; plant sedges along the edges.

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