Vista Front Yard with a Putting Green and Belgard Pavers
This finished project was a $25k-$30k build.
Project Gallery
The side yard is now a putting green with three cups
Looking down the putting green toward the back fence
Belgard pavers curve through new planting and mulch
Pavers at the front entry with new planting
A paver path along the side of the house
Pavers cut to fit around the base of a column
Project Snapshot
Project Story
Overview
An unmaintained front yard in Vista, 92081, with little character became a front yard with a 650 square foot Imperial Augusta putting green and three cups, about 465 square feet of Belgard Catalina Grana pavers, 30 new plants and about 850 square feet of mulch on drip irrigation. The crew built it in about two weeks, May 4 to May 19, 2026.
The Challenge
- The front yard was unmaintained and overgrown with old vegetation.
- It lacked character and gave no reason to use the space.
- There was no hardscape to walk on or to define the yard.
What Changed
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Before & After
Before: bare dirt and weeds in the side yard
After: a 650 square foot putting green
Design & Build
The Plan
Remove the old vegetation and grade the yard.
Build a 650 square foot Imperial Augusta putting green with three aluminum cups and silica sand infill.
Lay about 465 square feet of Belgard Catalina Grana large three-piece pavers.
Plant 30 new gallon plants with about 850 square feet of mulch on drip irrigation.
Run a 30 foot drain line under the new work.
The Build
Clearing and grading
The old vegetation was removed and hauled off, and the yard was graded for the green and paver areas.
Drainage and base
A 30 foot drain line went in, and the base for the green and pavers was compacted.
Pavers
About 465 square feet of Belgard Catalina Grana pavers were laid and locked with polymeric sand.
Putting green
The 650 square foot Imperial Augusta green went down with silica sand infill and three aluminum cups.
Planting
30 gallon plants, about 850 square feet of mulch and a drip valve finished the yard.
Investment
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a front yard putting green cost in Vista?
This front yard came in at about $25,000 to $30,000 for a 650 square foot putting green with three cups, about 465 square feet of Belgard pavers, 30 new plants, mulch, drip irrigation and a drain line. The green itself was about 30 percent of the total.
Does a synthetic putting green need watering?
No. Synthetic putting turf needs no irrigation; brushing and an occasional infill top-up keep it rolling. The drip system here waters only the planting beds.
How is a putting green installed?
The base is compacted and shaped first so the ball rolls true, drainage goes underneath, then the putting surface is laid, infilled with silica sand and fitted with cups. This green used Imperial Augusta Putt turf and three aluminum cups.
How long did it take?
The crew was on site from May 4 to May 19, 2026, and the project closed out May 21.
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Troy MacMillan
A San Diego native with more than 20 years in landscape construction, Troy brings seasoned craftsmanship to every build. A devoted husband and father of two, he carries the same care from the job site to his weekend farm.
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