3D render of a backyard patio with seating, framed by hedges and a wood fence

3D design and renderings

See your yard before we build it.

Any Helms project can start as a photorealistic 3D rendering, so you can see, adjust and approve the exact Houston landscape design before anything is built.

3D render of a gravel patio with a dining table and lounge seating

Why 3D matters

Decisions are cheap on screen and expensive in concrete.

Moving a fire pit, swapping a paver, widening a patio: these are easy changes in a 3D model and painful ones once they're built. Designing in 3D first means you spend your budget on the yard you actually want, with no costly second-guessing after the crew arrives. It's also how we keep the finished build true to what you approved.

See exact materials and layout

Real materials, colors, planting and proportions, so what you approve is what gets built.

Adjust freely

Change the design as often as you like before any cost is committed.

No surprises

Nothing gets lost between the design and the build.

The crew's build standard

The approved render becomes the standard we build to.

Inside a render

Every angle, before a shovel moves.

These are real Helms 3D renders, not photos. We model the whole property so you can look at the front walk, the side beds and the patio from any angle.

3D render of a front yard with stepping stones and colorful beds

Front yard planting

3D render: bed shapes, plant color and the path to the door, seen from the street.

3D render of planting beds along the side of a house and driveway

Side beds along the house

3D render: planting along the drive and house, shown in full sun and shade.

Top-down 3D render of a backyard patio surrounded by lawn and hedges

Patio layout from above

3D render: a top-down view to check furniture, walkways and hedge spacing.

3D render of a front yard with yellow and purple planting beds

Color and material choices

3D render: swap plant colors and surfaces and see the change right away.

Client reviews

What you approve is what you get.

Houston homeowners on going from design to finished yard with one team.

From the design to the finished product, Chris and his team are responsive and efficient. We could not be happier.

Ann RolfeOutdoor living build, Houston

FAQ

3D design questions, answered.

Yes. Our renders show real materials, planting, lighting, and proportions, so what you approve on screen is what gets built in your yard.

Absolutely, that's the whole point. We refine the design with you until it's exactly right before any build begins.

Yes. Any Helms project can start with a 3D design. It's the best way to make sure you love the plan, and it gives the build a precise standard to work to.

Finished brick entry walk lined with planting beds

Free design consultation

See your yard in 3D.

Book a free design consultation. We'll walk your property, talk through ideas, and show you what's possible in 3D.

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