Basic New Braunfels yard transformed into drought-tolerant, low-water oasis with $65K in landscaping and custom party pavilion
Initially, the pathway that loops around the back of the yard was laid with mulch. But over time, that broke down and was washed away by rainstorms. So last year, the homeowners replaced it with limestone gravel bordered by decorative rock.In the front of the house, Henk planted Bermuda turf, numerous native grasses and several small bushes and trees. He also built a bed in the center of the lawn outlined with white limestone bricks and neutral river rock.
The lot’s thin, rocky soil makes planting difficult, so Henk trucked in soil to build several berms throughout the yard to give the new plantings, especially the trees, enough room for their roots. The berms also provide some visual interest on the mostly flat lot. “In California we had a pool, palm trees; it was very tropical, like at a resort,” Johnson said. “Here it’s a learning curve, trying to find things that work.”Henk said he spent a lot of time talking to the couple about the kinds of plants they liked. If they mentioned something that couldn’t handle the arid climate, or wasn’t deer-resistant, he’d suggest alternatives.
The centerpiece of the backyard is the covered pavilion Henk designed and built. Measuring 18 feet by 24 feet, it has a peaked roof with Douglas fir beams, a tongue-and-groove ceiling and a fireplace with limestone veneer.
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