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Some backyard designs just stop you in your tracks. A clean grid of stone pavers with lush green turf filling every joint, structured yet natural, polished yet relaxed. It's one of those looks that photographs beautifully and feels even better underfoot.
Pavers with turf in between have become one of the most requested backyard upgrades across Fort Worth, Southlake, and Colleyville TX. And it's easy to see why. The combination solves two problems at once: you get the durability and definition of hardscape with the warmth and color of green grass, without the maintenance headaches of natural lawn.
At RP Landscape, we design and install custom paver and turf combinations for homeowners across North Texas. This guide walks you through the design options, application ideas, installation process, and what to expect when you hire a professional team to bring this look to life on your property.
Natural grass and pavers have always been a classic combination, but natural grass between pavers is a maintenance nightmare. It grows unevenly, requires edging, browns out in Texas heat, and turns to mud after rain.
Artificial turf between pavers solves every one of those problems. The turf stays green through summer heat and winter dormancy. It doesn't need mowing, edging, watering, or fertilizing. And when installed correctly with proper drainage, it handles North Texas downpours without pooling or softening.
The result is a pavers and turf backyard that looks intentionally designed year-round, not just during the weeks when your natural grass happens to be thriving.
One of the best things about this design concept is its flexibility. There's no single "right" way to do it. Here are the most popular patterns RP Landscape installs across Fort Worth and Southlake:
Alternating squares of pavers and turf create a bold, geometric look that's clean and modern. This works especially well on larger patio areas where the repetition of the pattern has room to breathe.
Large-format pavers, concrete, travertine, or natural stone, laid in a grid with consistent turf-filled joints is one of the most elegant approaches. The pavers dominate visually while the turf softens the overall feel.
Irregular or rectangular pavers set into a turf field, with generous spacing between them, creates a casual, garden-style walkway. Popular for backyard garden paths, side yards, and transitional areas between the patio and lawn.
Narrow bands of turf running parallel through a larger paved surface add movement and a graphic quality to driveways, pool decks, and courtyards. Turf strips between pavers are one of the most impactful and cost-effective ways to break up a large hardscape area.
A paver patio with artificial grass inlays is one of the most popular applications we install. The patio becomes a fully defined outdoor room, with the pavers providing a solid, level surface for furniture and the turf sections adding color, texture, and visual warmth.
For Fort Worth and Southlake homeowners who entertain outdoors, this combination creates something that a plain concrete patio never can: a space that feels like it belongs in the landscape rather than sitting on top of it.
Consider how the turf sections interact with your existing yard. If the patio connects to a larger turf lawn, the transition from synthetic grass between pavers to open turf can be seamless, creating a cohesive flow from patio to backyard.
Artificial turf between driveway pavers is a design choice that immediately sets a property apart. Instead of a standard concrete or solid paver driveway, you get one with character linear turf strips running between pavers creating a modern, high-end aesthetic that's uniquely suited to the luxury homes common in Colleyville and Southlake.
Beyond aesthetics, turf strips between driveway pavers improve drainage. Water infiltrates through the turf instead of running off a solid surface, a real benefit in North Texas where heavy rain is seasonal and stormwater management matters.
One important note: artificial grass with concrete pavers in driveways should be designed with vehicle load in mind. The turf strips need to sit flush with the pavers, and the base beneath both materials must be properly compacted and graded. This is where professional installation makes the difference, a poorly prepared base leads to settled pavers and buckled turf within a year or two.
RP Landscape engineers every driveway installation for long-term durability, not just immediate appearance.
Turf and pavers around pool areas is one of the most functional applications of this design concept. Pools create unique landscaping challenges, constant water exposure, high foot traffic, chemical splashes, and the need for a slip-resistant surface that stays comfortable underfoot in Texas summer heat.
Artificial turf with pavers solves these challenges better than almost any other material combination:
For homeowners who've already installed artificial turf around their pool, adding paver borders and pathways creates a finished, resort-quality look that ties the entire outdoor space together.
Understanding installing artificial turf between pavers helps homeowners know what to expect and evaluate the quality of the work being done. Here's how RP Landscape approaches every installation:
We visit the property to assess the existing surface, drainage patterns, and soil conditions. We discuss your design preferences, paver style, and how you plan to use the space.
This is the most critical step and where most DIY or underprepared installations fail. We excavate to the correct depth, compact the subbase, and install a crushed gravel drainage layer. Proper base preparation is what determines whether the installation looks good in five years or five months.
Pavers are laid on a prepared sand or compacted gravel base, set to the correct elevation relative to the turf that will fill the joints. Getting the heights right at this stage is essential, the turf and paver surfaces need to sit at compatible levels.
Artificial turf is cut precisely to fill the designated joints and sections. We cut at a 45-degree angle against paver edges to create tight, clean seams. A weed barrier goes down first, followed by a sand or crushed infill base, then the turf itself.
Infill is brushed into the turf fibers to support the blades and add weight. We hand-brush against the grain to bring the turf to a natural, upright finish. Final adjustments are made to edges and seams.
The entire process for a standard backyard patio typically takes one to two days. Larger projects, full driveways, pool surrounds, or extensive garden paths, may take two to three days.
Not all turf performs equally in paver applications. For pavers with artificial grass installations, the turf you choose needs to meet specific requirements:
1.0 to 1.5 inches is ideal for between-paver applications. Taller turf can mat or catch debris, shorter turf looks less natural.
Fully permeable backing is essential, especially in driveway and pool area applications. Look for drainage rates of at least 30 inches per hour.
North Texas receives intense sun exposure. Quality turf for outdoor applications should carry UV protection ratings that prevent color fading over years of direct exposure.
Polyethylene is the most comfortable and realistic-looking option for residential applications. It's soft, durable, and holds up well to foot traffic and pool chemical exposure.
RP Landscape sources professional-grade turf products tested for Texas climate conditions, not the budget roll-out products available at home improvement retailers.
The pavers with turf in between look has taken off in North Texas for practical reasons as much as aesthetic ones.
Water restrictions in the DFW area limit how often homeowners can irrigate natural grass, making a low-maintenance turf and paver combination an increasingly logical choice. The combination also adds measurable property value. A professionally designed and installed paver and turf backyard reads as a premium outdoor living upgrade, which matters in Southlake and Colleyville markets where outdoor spaces are a genuine selling point.
And perhaps most importantly, it's simply low maintenance. No mowing. No edging around pavers. No reseeding bare spots. No irrigation system dedicated to the in-between spaces. Just a consistently beautiful backyard that takes care of itself.
When properly installed with a quality product, artificial turf in paver applications lasts 15-20 years. The key factors are base preparation quality and UV-resistant turf materials. RP Landscape uses professional-grade products built for North Texas conditions.
Yes, with proper grading and drainage planning. Sloped applications require additional base work to ensure water flows away from structures and doesn't undercut the paver setting bed. RP Landscape assesses every site for drainage before installation begins.
Pricing depends on the size of the area, paver material selection, and project complexity. Turf and paver combination projects in the DFW area generally range from $7-$15 per square foot installed. RP Landscape provides free on-site estimates with full itemized pricing.
Yes, provided the base is properly prepared and compacted for vehicle loads. The turf strips themselves are not load-bearing, but when properly installed flush with surrounding pavers, they hold up well to regular driveway use.
Maintenance is minimal. Rinse the turf with water periodically to clear dust and debris. Brush the turf fibers upright once or twice a year. For the pavers, occasional pressure washing keeps them looking clean. There's no mowing, no fertilizing, and no irrigation needed.
Yes. RP Landscape manages the complete project, paver layout, base preparation, turf cutting and installation, and finishing. You deal with one team, one quote, and one point of contact from start to finish.
Ready to upgrade your Fort Worth or Southlake backyard? Contact RP Landscape today for a free on-site consultation. Call (817) 756-9591 or visit rp-landscape.com to request your estimate.
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