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Brentwood Austin Residential Landscape Design

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Priorities: Functional Irrigation – Cohesive Landscape Design – Shade and Screening
Challenges: Inadequate Water Pressure – Integrating New and Existing Plantings
Solutions: Custom Irrigation System – A/C Screening and Fruit Tree Garden – Pergola Installation

This Brentwood-area Austin project combined custom landscape design, irrigation planning, and structural elements to improve both function and aesthetics across the property.

Maas Verde developed a detailed landscape plan that included a discreet screen for the home’s A/C unit and a fruit tree garden integrated into the existing landscape. A new irrigation system was designed to support both the pre-existing plantings and the new additions, ensuring consistent water coverage throughout the site.

During irrigation installation, the crew discovered severely restricted water flow caused by a significant clog in the City of Austin’s water connection. Maas Verde worked persistently with the City to diagnose and resolve the issue, ultimately restoring proper water pressure and allowing the project to move forward as designed.

Once irrigation was complete, a 10-foot-tall pergola constructed with 6″ × 6″ posts was installed to anchor the space and enhance usability. The completed project delivers a cohesive landscape that balances structure, planting, and long-term performance.

Barton Hills Residential Landscape Design

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Priorities: Site-Responsive Design – Stormwater Management – Native Plantings
Challenges: Onsite Design Constraints – Integrating Existing Natural Features
Solutions: Graded Gravel Walkways – Limestone Masonry Borders – Native Landscape Installation

This residential project in the Barton Hills neighborhood of Austin was shaped through close collaboration between the client and the Maas Verde design team. Working dynamically and designing onsite, the team ensured the landscape responded directly to existing conditions and preserved the site’s natural character.

Masonry was used to construct gravel walkways bordered by artistic limestone rockwork and native plantings. These walkways were intentionally designed to function as stormwater outlets, making precise grading a critical component of the project. By integrating drainage into the circulation paths, the landscape manages runoff naturally while enhancing usability and visual interest.

The result is a highly site-specific landscape that demonstrates how trust and collaboration between client and designer can lead to a cohesive, functional, and ecologically responsive outdoor space.