Why Masoned Flagstone Belongs in a Hill Country Landscape
A practical look at character, construction, transitions and where flagstone works better than generic pavers.
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Ideas for Living Better Outside.
Design thinking, material knowledge and practical guidance for landscapes in Central Texas.
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Landscape Design Journal
Explore ideas for making outdoor spaces more useful, expressive and connected to the Central Texas landscape. Our landscape design journal looks at the choices behind a considered garden, from planting and materials to the way paths, gathering spaces and practical systems work together. These articles provide a starting point for thinking about your own property and preparing for a design conversation. Browse the topics that interest you, compare possibilities and consider how each idea might fit your site. For examples of those decisions in built work, explore the project photography and services featured below.
From the studio
Useful, Specific and Grounded in Real Work.
Practical ideas, material notes and design guidance for creating more thoughtful outdoor spaces in Central Texas.
What 3D Landscape Design Helps You Decide Before the Build
How visualization clarifies scale, circulation, materials and the relationship between outdoor spaces.
Explore 3D design
Water-Wise Does Not Have to Look Sparse
Layering adapted plants, gravel, stone and seasonal interest without turning every landscape into the same xeriscape formula.
Explore planting
When Drainage Becomes Part of the Design
Using dry creeks, stone and grade changes to move water while adding structure to the landscape.
Explore drainage
Steel Details That Give an Outdoor Space Identity
Trellises, planters and arbors can provide structure without overwhelming the garden.
Explore steelwork
Designing a Swim Spa to Feel Part of the Landscape
Stone, planting, circulation and scale can make a water feature feel grounded in Central Texas.
Explore swim spacesSelected work
Designed as One Composition.
Every element of the landscape is designed to work together, creating a space that feels cohesive, natural, and connected to its surroundings.
What we design and build
A Complete Approach to Outdoor Living.
Explore the design, construction and planting services that bring your outdoor space together.
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Landscape Design & Visualization
Explore your landscape through 2D plans and 3D visualization.
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Hardscapes
Custom, quality stonework by our skilled masonry team.
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Xeriscaping
Expressive, water-wise planting selected for Central Texas.
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Custom Steelwork
Trellises, arbors and details that make a place memorable.
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Drainage & Erosion Solutions
Dry creeks and grading designed as part of the landscape.
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Outdoor Structures
Shade, shelter and gathering spaces for life outdoors.
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Drip Irrigation
Water delivered where your planting needs it.
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Low-Voltage Lighting
Illuminate paths, gathering areas and landscape details.
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Artificial Turf
Pet-friendly outdoor space, planned with drainage in mind.
Have a project question?
Start with the Property, Not a Generic Answer.
Every site has its own terrain, architecture, exposure and priorities. A consultation helps connect the right ideas to the real conditions.
Book a consultationLandscape design, thoughtfully built
Creating a Sense of Place, One Landscape at a Time.
From the first sketch to the final stone, Solstice brings design, materials and installation together in one considered process.
Our work brings together enduring masonry, custom details, and climate-conscious planting to create outdoor spaces that feel naturally at home in Central Texas while reflecting your own style.
Meet Solstice OutdoorsA clear design-build process
One Vision, Carried from Concept to Completion.
From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, our team guides the design and installation of your outdoor space.
Explore our processConsult
We meet at your property, listen to how you want to use it and identify opportunities, constraints and priorities.
Design
2D plans and 3D visuals bring together circulation, masonry, planting, lighting and custom features before construction.
Build
Our installation process translates the approved vision into an enduring outdoor space with clear communication throughout.
Where we work
Rooted in Dripping Springs. Designed for the Hill Country.
We focus on a deliberate service area so each project receives the attention it deserves.
See where we workOur local communities
- Dripping Springs
- West + South Austin
- Driftwood
- Bee Cave
- Lakeway
- Wimberley
Contact Solstice
Begin with a Conversation.
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll discuss your priorities, project scope and investment to see how we can bring your outdoor space to life.
Call or text512-915-0205
HoursMonday–Friday · 9am–5pm