Custom Backyard Mini Golf & Putting Green | Artificial Turf Putting Green with Rock Water Feature

This backyard mini golf project transforms a sloped yard into a custom putting green and practice area—perfect for homeowners who want a private putting green, family entertainment, and a low-maintenance landscape upgrade. The installation features a contoured synthetic putting turf with multiple cup locations and flags, clean artificial turf edging, and decorative pea gravel pathways that guide play. Natural stone boulders and a tiered rock fountain water feature create a resort-style focal point, while timber sleepers and retaining wall blocks shape terraced planting beds for year-round visual interest.

Designed for playable short-game practice as well as casual mini-golf fun, this layout balances functionality and aesthetics—providing consistent roll, controllable breaks, and a safe fenced/netted backdrop for golf balls. The result is a high-impact landscape upgrade that increases outdoor living value, looks great in photos, and requires far less water and mowing than a traditional lawn.

Project Details

Material Name

Synthetic/putting turf (artificial grass for greens)

Pea gravel / decorative river rock

Natural stone boulders (rock waterfall feature)

Timber sleepers / landscape timbers

Concrete/retaining wall block

Metal flagsticks and cup inserts

Netting (protective ball net)

Key Features / Properties

Custom-shaped putting surface with multiple holes and flags.

Contoured turf for realistic breaks and playable roll.

Integrated rock waterfall / fountain as landscape focal point.

Terraced planting beds with retaining walls and timber edging.

Gravel walkways for drainage and low maintenance.

Protective netting to contain errant shots.

Visual integration with surrounding trees and mountain views.

Best Application

Residential backyard putting green / mini-golf course.

Short-game practice area for golfers (chipping/putting).

Family entertainment space or private resort-style landscape add-on.

Aesthetics/Style

Naturalistic, resort-style landscape with clean modern edges.

Terraced garden design combining hardscape (stone, timber) with lush plantings.

Sporty yet decorative—blends playability with decorative water/rock features

Duration Rating

Synthetic putting turf: ~10–15 years (depending on UV exposure & use).

Natural stone features: 20+ years (long-lasting).

Timber sleepers/landscape timbers: 8–15 years (depending on wood type & treatment).

Fountain pump/equipment: 5–10 years (serviceable/replaceable).

Maintenance Requirements

Brush and sweep turf periodically to keep fibers upright and remove debris.

Rinse turf and gravel to remove dust; top up infill if applicable.

Inspect and service fountain pump seasonally; winterize if in freeze zones.

Trim plantings, remove weeds along gravel seams, and check edging/retaining walls for settling.

Repair seams or replace turf patches as needed after heavy wear.

Eco-Friendliness

Moderate — artificial turf reduces water use and mowing emissions but is plastic-based and less recyclable; natural stone and gravel are low-impact; planting native shrubs increases habitat value. Choosing recycled or certified materials improves sustainability.

Lead Time

in stock Vancouver Island or custom order Victoria

LocationNanaimo

Price Range

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