Project Story
Nearing completion
A Birmingham Outdoor Retreat Nearing Completion
A Birmingham-area backyard coming together as a place for swimming, gathering, relaxing and enjoying more time outdoors.
- Location
- Private Residence · Birmingham Area
- Project type
- Pool, Landscape & Outdoor Living
Watch the transformation
See the work, the progress and the place taking shape.
This video comes directly from DSLD’s project documentation. Customer names and exact property locations are intentionally omitted.
01 · Starting point
Where it started
The goal was bigger than adding separate backyard features. The property needed to feel connected—from the home and pool to the lawn, planting, paths and gathering areas—so the family could comfortably use and enjoy the entire outdoor space.

02 · Design approach
The design approach
The outdoor environment is organized around everyday enjoyment. Open lawn, poolside areas, planting beds and comfortable circulation work together so the backyard feels natural for quiet mornings, family time and entertaining.
03 · Engineering considerations
Technical coordination
As the project approaches completion, the team continues coordinating grades, drainage, transitions and finish details so movement across the property feels comfortable and the landscape performs as intended.


04 · Work performed
The work
- Pool and outdoor-space integration
- Hardscape and circulation
- Landscape and planting installation
- Final grading and drainage coordination
- Finishing details and site restoration
05 · Result
The result
The project is nearing completion. Even before the final details are installed, the property already reads as one outdoor retreat built for daily use, entertaining and more time at home.
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