We help you create a backyard you’ll love with landscaping. From gardens and pathways to inviting outdoor spaces, every detail is designed to make your yard feel like a personal retreat.
4.5
Google rating, from 25 reviews
25+
Years building in Central Texas
Certified Pool & Spa Operator
National Plasterers Council certified
Landscaping around a pool works best when it is planned with the pool, so drainage, lighting, irrigation and planting beds are laid out before the deck is poured. Central Texas summers are hot and dry and many neighborhoods have watering limits, so native and adapted grasses, succulents and shrubs are a good fit. Around the water, choose plants that drop fewer leaves and flowers, and keep thorny plants away from walkways and seating. Hardscape frames the planting: stone, gravel and edging around the beds, stepping stones and decomposed granite paths that connect the house, pool and patio, and turf where kids and pets need a soft green area. Landscape lighting finishes the job, lighting paths for safety and trees and walls for atmosphere. Westbank Pools plans plants, lighting and hardscape with the pool from the start, so the whole backyard is finished at once and fits Austin’s climate.
Updated November 5, 2026
At a glance
Landscaping brings greenery, decorative plants and walkways together for a polished look, and enhances the beauty and function of your pool, spa and patios.
We plan plants, lighting and hardscape elements with the pool from the start, so the whole backyard is finished at once and fits Austin’s climate.
Landscaping works best when it is planned at the same time as the pool. Drainage, lighting, irrigation and planting beds can then be laid out before the deck is poured, rather than fitted in afterward.
It also means the whole backyard is finished at once, so the pool looks complete the day it is filled.
Central Texas summers are hot and dry, and many neighborhoods have watering limits, so plants adapted to the region make sense. Native and adapted grasses, succulents and shrubs handle the heat with less water.
Around a pool, choose plants that drop fewer leaves and flowers into the water, and keep thorny plants away from walkways and seating.
Stone, gravel, edging and stepping stones frame the pool and planting beds, and turf can give kids and pets a soft area that stays green. Pathways connect the house, pool and patio so people move through the yard easily.
Landscape lighting brings it together at night, lighting paths for safety and trees and walls for atmosphere.
We plan plants, lighting and hardscape with the pool from the start, so the whole backyard fits Austin’s climate.
| Option | Works best for | Things to consider |
|---|---|---|
| Planting beds | Softening hardscape, privacy and color. | Choose plants adapted to Central Texas heat and watering limits. |
| Turf | Kids, pets and a soft green area that stays tidy. | Stays green without mowing; plan for drainage beneath it. |
| Gravel and decomposed granite | Paths and low-water areas with a Hill Country look. | Edging keeps it out of the pool and planting beds. |
| Stepping stones | Paths through lawn, turf or gravel. | Spacing should match a comfortable stride. |
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Google rating
from 25 reviews
“Audra and the Westbank team are A+. They built our new pool and spa which we are very happy with, and their attention to detail/reliability for follow-ups have been extremely positive. Would highly recommend.”
“Pool school?! Who ever thought you needed to know how to utilize pool equipment when you move into a home you’ve purchased? We found the builders and they agreed to show us all the ins and out of the custom pool they built. How to manage the robot cleaner down to turning on the lights all through an app on the phone. Westbank Pools taught us everything needed to enjoy our new pool. That’s serious customer service.”
“Westbank is the best. Very responsive, honest, and move quickly. I love working with them and highly recommend!”
“David, Travis and the Westbank team did an amazing job on our built up deck and pool. It’s been about a year now and we love it.. everything from the design to construction process was well communicated. We are so happy with the final Product as well as continued support after the fact.”
“Working with Travis @ Westbank Pools has been an incredibly smooth and professional experience. From the moment I reached out, their team was prompt, attentive, and focused on delivering a custom design that matched both my vision and the aesthetics of my property.”
“We have had our glorious pool from Westbank Pools for a year now… and we couldn’t be more pleased. They have been so easy to work with, and responsive, when the inevitable problem arises (thank you, Texas weather). Armando, Edward, and Audra… all very honorable professionals, whom I cannot recommend more highly.”
“Westbank Pools was great to work with through pool design all the way through the finished product. Great team and they did exactly what they said. Would highly recommend Westbank Pools for your pool/outdoor living space.”
Yes, we provide landscaping services to enhance your outdoor space with plants, lighting, and hardscape elements.
Yes! We select materials and designs that withstand Austin’s heat and seasonal weather, ensuring durability and comfort year-round.
We offer maintenance and repair services to keep your outdoor living areas safe, functional, and looking great year-round.
Yes, although planning it with the pool lets drainage, lighting and irrigation be laid out before the deck is poured.
Plants adapted to Central Texas heat that drop fewer leaves and flowers into the water. Your design team will suggest options for your yard.
Yes. Ambient lighting brings the backyard to life after dark and lights paths for safety.
Often, yes. Trees are considered from the first site visit so the design can keep them where possible.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation or learn more about our services. Our expert team will guide you from concept to completion, creating a personalized outdoor retreat.
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