Dan
Samora
A full landscape transformation in South Austin, blending native plantings, natural stone hardscape, and architectural lighting into a cohesive outdoor living space.
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Dan came to us with a clear goal: a landscape that required far less maintenance and water than his existing St. Augustine lawn, but still looked polished and intentional. The front yard especially needed attention, overgrown beds, struggling turf, and no real structure.
We designed a layered native planting scheme anchored by a Texas Live Oak, with a mix of Texas Sage, Autumn Sage, and Gulf Muhly creating year-round color and texture. Natural limestone edging and a decomposed granite path gave structure without feeling sterile.
The result is a landscape that's genuinely low-maintenance, thriving on Austin's natural rainfall cycle after two establishment seasons.
What We Did
- Full front yard conversion from St. Augustine to native design
- Texas Live Oak planted as primary shade and structure tree
- Native planting palette: Texas Sage, Autumn Sage, Gulf Muhly, Turk's Cap
- Natural limestone bed edging throughout
- Decomposed granite path and entry walkway
- Drip irrigation system for establishment
- Mulched beds with shredded hardwood
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The Dan Samora Project
A tired, water-hungry lawn converted into a thriving native landscape.
Dan Samora project, after front entry
Dan Samora project, patio and seating
Dan Samora project, walkway detail
Dan Samora project, planting beds
Dan Samora project, evening lighting
Dan Samora project, overall view
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