A newly purchased home can have the right location and a beautiful view while still needing an outdoor update. For this homeowner in Sun City Summerlin, Las Vegas, the goal was to give the front yard and backyard a more modern look than the landscape associated with the original home.

Chicago Landscape of Las Vegas transformed both outdoor areas. In the front yard, we removed the grass and dead vegetation, introduced new plants, and refreshed the decorative rock. In the backyard, we cleared the landscape areas being redesigned and created a new combination of pavers, synthetic turf, and planting. Low vegetation toward the rear of the property helped keep the golf-course view open.

Project Overview: Sun City Summerlin Landscape Transformation

  • Location: Sun City Summerlin, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Project type: Front yard and backyard landscape renovation
  • Homeowner’s goal: Modernize the outdoor spaces of a recently purchased home
  • Front yard work: Grass removal, removal of dead vegetation, new planting, and decorative rock refresh
  • Backyard work: Landscape clearing, paver installation, synthetic turf, and new planting
  • Key design priority: Preserve an open outlook toward the golf course with low planting near the rear property edge

The Challenge: Update the Landscape While Keeping the View

This project called for a coordinated approach to two different spaces. The front yard needed a fresher appearance from the street and along the entrance. The backyard needed a more modern layout that worked with the home’s golf-course setting.

A successful update would bring those areas together visually without filling every open space with plants. Decorative rock, clearly defined planting areas, and a combination of hardscape and greenery gave the renovation a consistent direction.

The golf-course outlook was especially important. The backyard design needed to frame that setting, so low vegetation was placed toward the back of the property rather than creating a dense visual barrier.

Front Yard: From Grass and Dead Vegetation to a Refreshed Landscape

Removing the Grass and Preparing for New Planting

Work in the front yard began with removal of the existing grass and dead vegetation. The construction photographs document the lawn-removal stage and the open planting areas before the new landscape was finished.

Removing the lawn changed the foundation of the front yard’s appearance. It created space for planting and decorative rock to become the main elements of the design, giving the home a different presentation from the sidewalk and driveway.

Crew and equipment removing front yard grass during the landscape renovation.
The transformation began with removal of the front lawn.
Front yard planting locations prepared after grass removal.
The cleared front yard is prepared for the next phase of planting.

Adding New Plants and Refreshing the Rock

We installed new plants and spruced up the rock to bring definition back to the yard. The finished photos show the contrast between smaller ground-cover rock and larger accent stone, with planting arranged throughout the landscape.

That combination provides visual interest at ground level. Curving bands of contrasting rock break up the surface and connect the planting areas, while the greenery softens the space around the home. The result is a front yard that feels more deliberate and updated.

For homeowners considering a similar change, our desert landscaping services and landscape rock services cover related approaches to combining plants and stone.

New tree and small plants installed in the cleared front yard.
New planting takes shape before the final decorative rock finish.
Finished front yard with decorative rock, new planting, and mature palms.
New planting and refreshed rock give the front yard an updated appearance.

A More Welcoming Entrance

The entrance photograph shows planting and decorative rock along the walkway to the front door. These smaller areas matter because they are seen up close each time someone approaches the house.

Flowering plants add detail beside the path, while the rock gives the planting beds a consistent finish. Together with the broader front yard renovation, this creates a more cohesive arrival experience.

Flowering plants and decorative rock border the walkway to the front door.
Planting along the entrance creates a welcoming approach to the home.

Backyard: A New Layout with Pavers and Synthetic Turf

In the backyard, the work involved removing the grass and vegetation from the areas being transformed and establishing a new landscape layout. The finished space combines a defined green turf area, a paver surface, and surrounding rock and planting.

Each material has a distinct visual role. The pavers establish a hardscape area beside the home, the synthetic turf provides a continuous green surface, and the rock beds transition into the planting near the property’s edge.

Installing the Paver Area

The installation photo captures the pavers being laid beside the rear patio, with the golf course visible beyond the work area. It provides a useful look at the project between clearing and completion.

In the finished backyard, the pavers add texture and a defined surface next to the turf. Their varied tones work with the home’s exterior and the surrounding stone, helping the new landscape feel connected to its setting.

See our paver installation services for more information about incorporating pavers into an outdoor renovation.

Backyard pavers being installed beside the patio with the golf course beyond.
Paver installation in progress during the backyard renovation.

Adding a Defined Synthetic Turf Area

Synthetic turf introduced a green focal point into the backyard. Its shape separates it from the adjoining pavers and rock beds, giving the outdoor space clear boundaries without enclosing it.

The finished photographs show how the green surface contrasts with the neutral pavers and decorative stone. That balance was central to the more modern appearance the homeowner wanted.

Our artificial turf installation services explain another part of the work represented in this project.

Completed backyard paver patio and synthetic turf bordered by decorative rock.
Pavers and synthetic turf define the new backyard layout.

Low Planting That Keeps the Golf-Course View Open

The rear of the property called for a different planting approach from an enclosed backyard. Here, the outlook beyond the yard is part of the experience of the space.

We placed low vegetation toward the end of the property to add greenery while maintaining an open view toward the golf course. The finished photos show planting distributed through the rock beds, allowing the landscape to feel complete without forming a solid screen.

From beside the home, the view extends across the refreshed landscape toward the course and the mountains beyond. The new planting supports that setting rather than dominating it.

Decorative rock and planting beside the home with golf-course and mountain views.
Low planting toward the rear helps maintain an open outlook toward the golf course.

The Result: A Coordinated Front Yard and Backyard Update

The completed Sun City Summerlin landscape transformation brought a more modern appearance to both sides of the home. At the front, grass removal, new plants, and refreshed decorative rock changed the street-facing landscape. At the back, pavers and synthetic turf created a defined layout, with low planting helping preserve the view.

The construction and completion photographs tell the story through visible changes: lawn removal, planting preparation, paver installation, and the finished arrangement of stone, greenery, and hardscape.

This project also shows why a whole-property renovation benefits from a shared design direction. The front and back yards serve different purposes, but complementary materials and intentional planting make them feel like parts of the same home.

More Views of the Completed Landscape

Backyard rock beds, synthetic turf, and low planting at a Sun City Summerlin home.
The completed backyard combines turf, decorative rock, and planting beside the home.
Curving bands of decorative rock with new planting beside the home.
Contrasting rock sizes and colors bring definition to the refreshed landscape.
Rock planting bed with a young tree beside the driveway.
A refreshed planting bed adds detail alongside the driveway.
Street view of the completed front yard with decorative stone and planting.
The finished front yard connects the planting areas with a consistent rock treatment.

Planning a Landscape Renovation in Sun City Summerlin?

If you have recently purchased a home or want to update an established yard, Chicago Landscape of Las Vegas can help you explore the possibilities. Our residential landscaping services and landscape design and planning services provide a starting point for discussing your space, priorities, and preferred look.

Whether your project involves refreshing the front yard, introducing pavers and turf, or designing around an existing view, contact Chicago Landscape to discuss your landscape transformation.