What was once a muddy, worn-down backyard is now a beautiful, functional outdoor space designed for both the homeowners and their four-legged family members. With poor drainage making the yard difficult to maintain and enjoy, these homeowners turned to Malone’s Landscape for a solution that would give everyone a place to spend time outdoors.

Through thoughtful landscape design, drainage improvements, and a combination of hardscaping and synthetic turf, our team transformed the property into a low-maintenance backyard that’s as practical as it is inviting.

Project Details:

For these homeowners, the biggest challenge was water. When the Pacific Northwest rain arrived, the yard struggled to drain properly, leaving behind constantly wet and muddy conditions. With dogs regularly using the space, the lawn had become worn down, making it difficult for anyone to enjoy the backyard.

Our team worked with the homeowners to develop a plan that addressed the drainage challenges while creating a space that would work for their lifestyle and their dogs.

A Space for Gathering, A Space for Playing

One of the biggest features of this transformation is the raised paver patio that extends along the length of the backyard. Supported by a retaining wall, the patio creates a defined outdoor living area with plenty of room for a fire pit, barbecue, and dining table. It’s a comfortable place for the homeowners to entertain, enjoy a meal outside, or simply relax while their dogs play nearby.

The remaining backyard features a large synthetic turf area, providing a durable, low-maintenance surface where the dogs can run and play without turning the yard into a muddy mess. Combined with the drainage improvements and grading work, the new landscape is designed to handle the challenges that previously made the backyard so difficult to enjoy.

A Backyard Everyone Can Enjoy

What makes this transformation special is how the two spaces complement each other. The raised patio gives the homeowners a dedicated place to gather, while the open turf area provides plenty of room for their dogs.

The result is a backyard that no longer feels like a worn-down dog run, but a thoughtfully designed outdoor living space where everyone has a place to enjoy.