Artificial turf doesn’t have to stand alone. In fact, when thoughtfully combined with garden beds, gravel, and natural landscaping materials, turf becomes the perfect base for a layered, dynamic outdoor design.

At Kingswood Turf, we specialize in clean turf installations that integrate seamlessly with other textures and features. If you’re looking for ways to design a natural-feeling landscape with low maintenance, here’s how to blend turf with the best of what nature (and design) has to offer.

1. Frame Garden Beds with Clean Turf Edging

Surrounding raised beds or planter borders with turf gives you:

• A tidy, manicured look
• No mud, weeds, or soil erosion
• Soft underfoot space for tending plants

Pair it with metal, stone, or wood borders for a high-end finish.

✅ You get the charm of gardening without the mess of traditional grass maintenance.

2. Use Gravel to Add Contrast & Drainage

Gravel and artificial turf are the ultimate modern-meets-natural combo.

Design ideas:

• Gravel strips or zones alongside turf pathways
• Turf bordered with river rock or decomposed granite
• Outdoor dining zones with turf "rugs" and gravel perimeters

Gravel improves drainage, reduces heat, and adds a cool, textured contrast to lush turf.

3. Soften Hardscapes with Turf Insets

Turf is a great way to soften stone, pavers, or concrete.

Try:

• Turf in between paver stones (checkerboard or linear)
• Turf borders around patios or pool decks
• Turf “tiles” alternating with gravel squares

✅ This breaks up hard surfaces and brings balance to your yard’s layout.

4. Layer Native Plants Around Turf Perimeters

Love the lush look of turf but don’t want your yard to feel “too perfect”? Bring in some native Texas plants, ornamental grasses, or drought-tolerant greenery along the edges.

Benefits:

• Adds color and movement
• Supports pollinators and biodiversity
• Blends the turf into the landscape naturally

Our turf works beautifully next to everything from lavender and agave to small shrubs or river birch trees.

5. Combine Mulch Beds for Seasonal Flexibility

Turf holds its shape and color all year—but mulch beds allow for seasonal replanting.

Try:

• Turf walkways between seasonal flower beds
• Turf seating zones surrounded by rotating garden color
• Contrasting brown, red, or black mulch with green turf edges

✅ It adds seasonal variety without increasing your overall maintenance.

6. Add Functional Zones That Flow Together

With turf as your anchor, you can layer in:

• Fire pit zones with gravel or stone
• Pergola-covered garden areas
• Outdoor lighting between turf and hardscape transitions
• Garden stepping paths with turf between stones

✅ Each area feels unique—but still part of one cohesive design.

Kingswood Turf Helps You Design More Than Just a Lawn

We don’t just install turf—we help you create smart, stylish, and sustainable landscapes. Whether you’re working with a large backyard, a narrow side yard, or a cozy garden, we’ll design a layout that blends turf with everything you love about natural outdoor living.

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