Austin Backyard Gets Artificial Turf and Blackstar Gravel Border

Most Austin backyards deal with the same headaches - patchy grass that burns out in the summer heat, muddy patches after rain, and a yard that constantly needs attention just to look halfway decent. This homeowner was done with all of that.

We came in and laid out a full artificial turf installation across the entire backyard, then lined the perimeter fence with a blackstar gravel border. That combination does a lot of work. The turf stays green and clean no matter the weather, and the gravel keeps everything along the fence line tidy without any weeding or upkeep.

What we love about this kind of setup is how finished it looks. Nothing is out of place. The turf edge meets the gravel cleanly all the way around, and the whole yard feels intentional - like it was actually designed, not just thrown together. That's the difference between doing this right and just throwing down some sod and hoping for the best.

The other thing worth mentioning is the practical side. No mowing. No watering. No muddy paws tracking through the back door. For families with kids or dogs, that alone is a game-changer. And in Austin, where water bills climb fast and grass struggles to survive the summer, switching to turf just makes sense.

This is the kind of yard you actually use because you're not spending every weekend maintaining it.