Patios, Retaining Walls, Drainage, Planting & Lighting
A usable backyard needs more than attractive plants or a paved surface. It needs a layout that works with the home, handles water properly and makes the most of the space available.
Kerrville and the Texas Hill Country
Edgewater Premier Pools plans landscaping and hardscaping projects in Kerrville and the Texas Hill Country, including patios, stone features, retaining walls, planting areas, irrigation and outdoor lighting. Whether you are finishing the area around a new swimming pool or updating an existing yard, we can help you evaluate the options for your property.
The right outdoor plan starts with how you use the yard. You may need a level patio for dining, walkways that connect the house and pool, shade and planting areas, or improvements that direct runoff away from outdoor living spaces. We consider traffic flow, drainage, elevation changes, maintenance expectations and materials before recommending next steps.
In the Hill Country, rocky soil, slopes, periods of heavy rain and strong summer sun all influence how outdoor improvements are planned. A well-considered layout addresses these realities early, rather than treating drainage and access as last-minute problems.
Each element is planned as part of the whole yard, so surfaces, water, plants and light work together.
A patio should have room for the furniture and activities you have in mind, with comfortable routes between the home, yard and pool. Stone, pavers and concrete differ in appearance, texture, heat retention, installation and upkeep, so we walk through the trade-offs before you choose. Walkways should feel intentional, not like leftover space between features.
Sloping backyards often need extra planning before they can hold seating areas, planting beds or a pool deck. Retaining walls can create functional elevations. Wall height, soils, drainage and structural demands determine whether engineering, permitting or specialist review is needed, and every solution is evaluated on site.
Drainage affects the life and usability of patios, planted spaces and structures. A plan may include grading considerations, collection points or other drainage measures. Irrigation should match plant needs and exposure rather than watering every zone the same way.
Hill Country landscapes can look great without demanding a high-water, high-maintenance yard. Plant selection should reflect soil, mature size, sun, water needs and how much upkeep you want. Native and adapted plants can add shade, privacy and seasonal interest that fit the setting.
Path, step and accent lighting, plus light around gathering spaces, make the yard usable after dark. Placement accounts for glare, nearby windows and walking routes, and wiring is planned with the hardscape so it goes in before finishes are complete.
Tell us what is not working in your yard today and we will help you prioritize.
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The best pool surroundings are planned as one connected space. A walkway should lead naturally from the house to the water. Plants should respect access and maintenance. Decking should leave useful room for lounge furniture and safe movement. Drainage should never direct runoff toward the pool.
When a pool and landscaping are planned together, these decisions can be coordinated earlier in the project. For new pool design and construction, see Custom Pools. For outdoor kitchens, covered living areas and entertainment features, explore Outdoor Living.
Five planning stages. Order and timing depend on your property and scope.
Identify must-have features, how you will use the space and your budget considerations.
Consider access, slopes, drainage, existing surfaces, utilities and trees.
Compare design choices and materials against site requirements and your priorities.
Confirm the order of work, any required approvals and expectations before installation.
Go over care and maintenance for the materials and landscape elements you selected.
A project budget depends on the area being improved, excavation and grading, materials, drainage, irrigation, retaining walls, utilities, lighting and site access. Replacing a small patio is a very different scope from building multi-level hardscaping on a steep lot.
During your consultation, share your intended use, priorities and approximate budget so the design can focus on the improvements that matter most.
Edgewater is based in Kerrville and works with homeowners across the Texas Hill Country, including Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Boerne, Comfort and Bandera. Share your address and we will confirm availability for your project.
Often, yes. We first review access, drainage, deck elevations, materials and any existing structural or utility constraints around the pool.
There is no universal best material. Natural stone, pavers and concrete differ in texture, appearance, maintenance, installed cost and heat exposure. Choose based on your site and how you will use the patio.
Not always. It depends on the slope, available space, proposed improvements, soils and drainage. A site assessment shows whether a wall or a different layout is the better answer.
Yes. Coordinating layout, drainage, circulation, planting and decking during pool design reduces avoidable conflicts later in construction. The final scope depends on the services you choose.
Yes. We can plan with native and adapted plants and irrigation matched to each area's needs. Specific plant selections and irrigation requirements are set during design.
Talk with Edgewater Premier Pools about landscaping and hardscaping in Kerrville or the surrounding Texas Hill Country. Share the property location, the space you want to improve and the features that matter most, and we will help you find the right next step.