Xeriscaping & Water-Wise Landscaping
Rooted in Dripping Springs. Serving the Texas Hill Country.
Xeriscaping brings water needs into the design conversation from the beginning, without giving up texture, seasonal interest or a personal sense of place. Solstice Outdoors combines native and adapted planting with thoughtful spacing, materials and irrigation planning. We consider sun exposure, soil conditions and the character of your property when shaping the landscape. For homes in Dripping Springs and the Texas Hill Country, this means a planting plan suited to the setting and the way you live outdoors. Explore an approach that connects expressive gardens with practical choices about water and ongoing care.
Xeriscaping & Water-Wise Landscaping
A water-wise landscape can include layers of planting, contrasting foliage and inviting spaces to pause. The goal is to create a composition that responds to the site. We consider the relationship between open ground, planted beds and hardscape so the garden has both structure and variety. Plant selection is part of that larger design, alongside the placement of paths, gathering areas and existing features.
Discuss Your ProjectSelected work
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
Explore the design, construction and planting services that bring your outdoor space together.
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Explore your landscape through 2D plans and 3D visualization.
Custom, quality stonework by our skilled masonry team.
Expressive, water-wise planting selected for Central Texas.
Trellises, arbors and details that make a place memorable.
Dry creeks and grading designed as part of the landscape.
Shade, shelter and gathering spaces for life outdoors.
Water delivered where your planting needs it.
Illuminate paths, gathering areas and landscape details.
Pet-friendly outdoor space, planned with drainage in mind.
Sun, shade, available space and soil conditions influence which plants make sense in a particular location. We consider both native and adapted options rather than limiting every design to one category. Grouping plants with compatible needs can also guide irrigation decisions. Establishment and ongoing care still matter: water-wise planting is not a promise of a maintenance-free garden or a landscape that never needs supplemental water.
Drip irrigation, drainage and the edges around beds should be considered together with the planting plan. Stone and steel details can help organize the space while allowing plants to provide seasonal change. During consultation, tell us which areas are difficult to maintain, how you use the yard and what kind of planting you enjoy. Those priorities help shape a garden that feels useful as well as visually connected to Central Texas.
Planning Your Project
No. We consider native and adapted plants in relation to the site, their water needs and the overall design. The right mix depends on the conditions of your property and the character you want the garden to have.
Landscape design, thoughtfully built
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
From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, our team guides the design and installation of your outdoor space.
Explore our processWe meet at your property, listen to how you want to use it and identify opportunities, constraints and priorities.
2D plans and 3D visuals bring together circulation, masonry, planting, lighting and custom features before construction.
Our installation process translates the approved vision into an enduring outdoor space with clear communication throughout.
Where we work
We focus on a deliberate service area so each project receives the attention it deserves.
See where we workOur local communities
Contact Solstice
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.
