Custom landscape design, sod, planting and decorative stone built for Central Texas soil and sun.
Landscaping in Austin means designing for two different yards on the same street. Drive from Mueller to Tarrytown and you go from black gumbo clay that turns to sticky mud after a storm to limestone shelf west of MoPac that barely lets a shovel in. Corral Bros Landscaping and Design builds every project around whichever ground your lot actually gives us, not a one-size approach that ignores it.
That patchwork shows up everywhere in this city. Circle C homeowners often deal with newer construction soil that has been compacted by heavy equipment, while older Zilker lots carry mature oak roots and heavy shade that changes what grass and plants will actually take. We grade for drainage, amend soil where it needs organic matter, and choose sod and beds suited to sun exposure, tree cover and whether you are sitting on clay or rock.
Working with us starts with a real conversation on your property, not a phone quote. We look at your soil, your slope, and how you use the yard, then design something that will still look sharp in three summers. Family-run and licensed and insured, we handle residential yards and commercial grounds across the Austin area with the same attention to detail.
We walk your Austin property and assess the site.
An itemized estimate with no surprises.
Tidy local crews and modern equipment.
Results made for Travis County, plus optional upkeep.
We also provide landscaping in these nearby communities:
Fall (October to November) and early spring (March to April) are the best times to landscape in Central Texas. Cooler temperatures let new sod, trees and plants establish roots before summer heat. We install year-round, but fall planting gives the strongest results and the lowest water needs.
Central Texas sits in USDA hardiness zones 8b to 9a, so drought-tolerant natives perform best: Texas sage, salvia, lantana, agave, yaupon holly, red yucca and ornamental grasses. Pairing these with native shade trees like live oak and cedar elm gives a landscape that thrives on less water.
It depends on which side of town you are on. East of MoPac, we're often working with black gumbo clay that holds water and swells, while west toward Tarrytown and the Hill Country edges you hit limestone shelf just a few inches down. Corral Bros checks your soil first, then designs beds and drainage to match what your yard actually has.
Bermuda and zoysia handle our summer heat and hold up well on sunny Circle C and Mueller lots, while St. Augustine does better in the shadier, tree-covered yards common in older Tarrytown properties. We walk your yard, check sun exposure and existing soil, then recommend sod that will actually establish instead of struggling through August.
A typical front-yard makeover, from grading through sod and planting, usually runs several days to about two weeks depending on scope. Rock and limestone areas near Zilker can add time for soil prep, while flatter black gumbo lots move faster. Corral Bros gives you a realistic schedule during your on-site estimate.
Yes, this is a big part of what we do around Austin, especially with local watering restrictions and Hill Country summers. We use native and adapted plants like Texas sage, yaupon holly and ornamental grasses that establish well in both clay and limestone soils and need far less irrigation once rooted.
Costs vary based on square footage, soil condition, plant selection and whether we are grading rocky limestone or dense clay. Corral Bros offers free, no-obligation on-site estimates, usually scheduled within 48 hours, so you get a real number for your property instead of a generic quote. Call (737) 404-9343 to set one up.
Absolutely. Mueller and other newer developments often have compact lots with strict HOA landscaping guidelines, while dense urban infill can mean tricky access for equipment. Corral Bros handles both regularly, working around utility lines, small side yards and HOA plant lists without cutting corners on design quality.
Free, no-pressure estimate from a local Travis County crew. Call (737) 404-9343 or request a quote online.
