Demo project · Backyard

No-grass backyard deck and groundcover

A modern no-grass backyard replaces worn turf with a warm deck, lawn alternative groundcover, gravel links, shade trees, and privacy planting that keep the yard green without mowing.

  • Backyard
  • Medium complexity
  • No-grass backyard
  • Lawn alternative
  • Deck
  • Groundcover

Implementation stages

An illustrative, stage-by-stage look at how this concept could come together. Generated visuals for inspiration — not construction documentation.

No-grass backyard deck and groundcover: Site preparation
No-grass backyard deck and groundcover

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Site preparation

The site is cleared, graded and set out for No-grass backyard deck and groundcover, while retained architecture and mature landscape stay fixed.

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  1. No-grass backyard deck and groundcover: Site preparation

    Site preparation

    The site is cleared, graded and set out for No-grass backyard deck and groundcover, while retained architecture and mature landscape stay fixed.

  2. No-grass backyard deck and groundcover: Base works

    Base works

    Compacted bases, drainage, footings and service routes establish the hidden structure for No-grass backyard deck and groundcover.

  3. No-grass backyard deck and groundcover: Structures and surfaces

    Structures and surfaces

    The paths, terraces, walls and other built elements of No-grass backyard deck and groundcover are installed before planting begins.

  4. No-grass backyard deck and groundcover: Planting

    Planting

    Trees, shrubs, grasses and groundcover are placed in their designed zones and finished with mulch or gravel.

  5. No-grass backyard deck and groundcover: Final styling

    Final styling

    The site is cleaned, lighting is commissioned and the final furniture and details complete No-grass backyard deck and groundcover.