Firewheel Landscape Design | Garland, TX

Inspired by the client’s favorite vacation destination in Carmel, California, this Firewheel backyard was designed to bring the relaxed character of a coastal getaway home to North Texas. Warm natural wood, stone, comfortable gathering spaces, and views of the golf course create an outdoor environment that feels more like a resort than a typical backyard.

In a Garland neighborhood shaped by Firewheel Golf Park, Firewheel Town Center, E. Muirfield Road, Carnoustie Court, and President George Bush Turnpike, the backyard needed to feel polished, private, and worthy of its golf-course setting. The design respects the open view beyond the property while creating a more intimate outdoor living experience closer to the home.

A large cedar pergola defines the main outdoor living space, with areas for lounging and dining beneath the structure. The wood brings warmth and softness to the patio, helping the space feel relaxed and grounded rather than overly formal.

The custom stone fireplace provides a natural focal point, giving the homeowners a place to gather during cooler Garland evenings. Integrated seating helps the fireplace feel built into the landscape, not placed as a separate feature.

The adjacent outdoor kitchen includes a built-in grill, refrigeration, and a Big Green Egg, giving the homeowners flexibility for casual dinners, weekend hosting, and longer evenings outside. The kitchen, fireplace, dining area, and lounge space work together as one connected outdoor room.
The pool and spa complete the retreat, with the entire space opening toward the golf course beyond. Landscape screening adds privacy where it matters while preserving the wide, open feel that makes a Firewheel backyard special.

The finished space brings together natural cedar, stone, water, fire, cooking, dining, and views in a way that feels personal to the homeowner. It captures the spirit of a Carmel getaway while staying practical for North Texas outdoor living.