Planning a Las Vegas Yard with Turf, Pavers and Desert Planting

A mixed backyard design needs clear boundaries between its turf, paving and planting. These Chicago Landscape of Las Vegas projects show two ways to arrange those elements, with photographs you can use when discussing your own layout.

Use paths to connect the yard: Green Valley

In our Green Valley backyard redesign, rectangular paver pads form a route between two turf areas. A paver patio sits beside the house, and decorative rock fills the surrounding spaces. The side yard was included in the work.

When planning a similar layout, trace the route from your door to the gate and rear yard. Decide which portions need a continuous paved surface and where stepping pads fit the way you will use the space.

Define the gathering area: Southern Highlands

Our Southern Highlands backyard uses a curved decorative paver wall to divide the fire pit patio from the artificial turf. Trees, shrubs and rock occupy the perimeter border. The low wall is a cosmetic landscape feature; it is not described as a structural retaining wall.

This layout gives the patio, turf and living planting distinct areas. Bring photos of your existing patio and boundaries so those transitions can be discussed for your property.

Put the scope in writing

• Identify the patio, paths and turf areas included in the work.
• Specify which existing plants stay and where new planting is proposed.
• Discuss irrigation changes required by the new layout.
• Separate completed features from provisions for later additions.

For an example of phased work, our backyard conversion with a dog lawn included a raised paver platform for future outdoor cooking components. The platform was built during the landscape project; a finished outdoor kitchen was not part of that phase.

The examples show design choices and completed work, not a measured increase in resale value. If you are still choosing a surface, read our comparison of turf and desert landscaping using local projects. For layout planning, see our landscape design service.

Request a free, on-site consultation with Chicago Landscape of Las Vegas. Tell us your neighborhood, the areas you want to change, and how you use the yard.