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The completed Abbadean Drive project from above — a paver terrace with a turf border set into the small enclosed yard
Houston Heights

Abbadean Drive: Turf and Drainage Correction in Houston Heights

An Independence Heights yard where mud and drainage were the problem — pavers and artificial turf over a corrected grade, with a Blackstar gravel walkway.

NeighborhoodHouston Heights
Project TypeArtificial Turf Backyard & Paver Patio
DesignerZach
Investment$4,000 – $6,000
TagsTurf, Drainage, Hardscape
01 — Overview

Check out our latest transformation in Independence Heights, Houston, where functionality meets sleek, modern design in an outdoor space crafted for entertainment. Faced with the challenge of persistent drainage issues and mud, we designed a solution that not only resolves these concerns but also enhances the homeowner’s lifestyle.

Design Approach

The core of this project is the expansive patio, crafted with Belgard Dimension pavers in Scandinavian Grey—a choice that delivers both aesthetic appeal and durability. These pavers cover the majority of the space, creating a vast area dedicated to entertainment and relaxation, free from the worries of maintenance and mud.

Complementing the patio, we installed high-quality artificial turf, providing a lush, green, and perpetually tidy appearance that requires zero upkeep. This synthetic grass not only offsets the clean lines of the grey pavers beautifully but also ensures that the yard remains usable and beautiful year-round, regardless of weather conditions.

This newly revamped outdoor area goes to show how to turn a confined space into a usable oasis.

02 — Features
  • 01Pavers
  • 02Artificial Turf
  • 03Walkway
  • 04Blackstar Gravel
03 — Walkthrough

Walk the project.

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04 — Gallery

Detail & craft.

The Abbadean Drive courtyard from directly above, with the paver patio framed by turf between the walls
Aerial view of the Abbadean Drive yard, with the pavers and turf running out from the back of the house
The Abbadean Drive terrace from above, with the turf border wrapping the paving
The paver patio at Abbadean Drive at ground level, with the turf edge and the stained fence enclosing it
The Abbadean Drive side yard, with the turf strip and gravel running along the fence to the house
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