Hill Country Yards: Texas Hill Country Landscaping Ideas

Texas Hill Country is what many of us consider the heart of Texas. With our semi-arid climate, you’ll get the hot, stormy summers and mild winters that Texans love. 

When you’re living in Hill Country, you’ve got great opportunities for unique, beautiful landscaping–as long as you know what works and what doesn’t.

The key to great landscaping is to create something that is functional for you, practical for your climate, and aesthetically gorgeous.

Read on for our inspirational Texas Hill Country landscaping ideas.

Beat the Heat

The summers in Hill Country are not for the faint of heart. Highs stay up in the 100s for days on end, broken only by the storms rolling in from the Gulf Coast. If you want to maximize the experience your landscaping creates for outdoor relaxation, you’re going to want to find ways to beat the heat.

Every Hill Country homeowner knows that the key to a great summer is a backyard pool. Make sure that when you start putting together your backyard landscaping ideas, you leave plenty of space to take a dip.

Another great way to cool off your yard is to create some shade. Beautiful pergolas are strong enough to withstand any storm and provide plenty of shade for your grilling, outdoor dining, and relaxation. 

Go Native

Texas Hill Country has some of the most unique and diverse flora in the country. Nowhere else will you find assortments of cacti growing tall and strong amongst a bed of bluebonnets, yarrow, or buckeyes. 

When selecting the plants and trees you want to showcase in your yard, stick with what naturally grows in the area. This is a great way to celebrate the Hill Country and give your property a natural feel. Plus, native plants can thrive in our climate with less maintenance, which means that you won’t need to double your water bill trying to keep your plants alive.

You can turn your pool area into a natural oasis by surrounding with low-growing plants and increase the shade by planting a few well-placed trees. As long as you go native, you’ll have a thriving ecosystem all year round.

Embrace Outdoor Living

Unlike our neighbors to the north, Texas Hill Country locals don’t have to head indoors all winter long. That’s why we’ve put so much effort into designing luxurious, functional outdoor kitchens that bring the party outside every month of the year.

Customize your dream outdoor kitchen to suit your needs. Whether you want a simple grilling set-up with a countertop designed for prepping and serving or a full-blown culinary workshop equipped with all of the amenities, we can create the perfect space for outdoor living. 

Start Planning with Our Texas Hill Country Landscaping Ideas

In Texas Hill Country, we embrace the outdoors. With these landscaping ideas, you can transform your yard into the oasis you’ve always dreamed of.

IES Pools is here to make those dreams come true. To bring your landscaping ideas to life, contact us today. We’ll begin with a free, no-obligation consultation to make sure that we understand your vision and you can ensure that our landscaping abilities fit your needs.