Decorative mulch, gravel and stone that finish beds and cut down on weeds.
Mulch and rock work in Austin is as much about fighting our alkaline limestone and clay soils as it is about looks. Whether you're working against the black gumbo east of MoPac or the caliche-heavy ground west of it, the right stone, gravel, or mulch finish ties beds together while choking out weeds in our heat. Corral Bros handles everything from hardwood and cedar mulch to decomposed granite and river rock, sized right for Austin's neighborhoods from Tarrytown's tree canopy to Mueller's tight urban lots.
Our approach starts with understanding what you're actually standing on. A Zilker property built on limestone bedrock needs different thinking than a Circle C home on clay. We edge beds clean, lay weed barrier where it counts, and source materials that hold up through our freeze-thaw winters and bake-dry summers. Beyond the install, we keep refresh programs running so your beds stay colored and finished season to season.
Call us at (737) 404-9343 for a free on-site estimate, usually scheduled within 48 hours. We're licensed, insured, and built on work that sits in neighborhoods we know by name.
We're a local, family-built company that treats your Austin property like our own — tidy crews, clear pricing, and mulch & rock work that holds up to Travis County conditions. Available as a one-time project or part of an ongoing plan.
Apply mulch 2 to 3 inches thick for the best results: enough to suppress weeds and hold soil moisture through Central Texas heat, but not so deep that it smothers roots. Keep mulch a few inches off plant stems and tree trunks to prevent rot.
Both have a place: organic mulch improves soil and suits planting beds, while decomposed granite, gravel and river rock are low-maintenance and ideal for paths, dry areas and xeriscapes. Many Central Texas yards use mulch in plant beds and rock in high-traffic or water-wise zones.
Cedar and hardwood mulch break down slower in our heat and hold color through summers. Decomposed granite suits west-side limestone ground, while river rock works anywhere and reflects heat well. We assess your soil, drainage, and sun exposure on-site before recommending what'll actually perform in your Austin yard.
Typically once a year or every 18 months, depending on mulch type and how fast Texas sun breaks it down. We offer refresh programs to keep beds looking finished without you tracking the schedule. Cedar holds color longer than hardwood in our climate, so that choice affects refresh timing too.
Yes. East of MoPac you're often dealing with clay that drains poorly; west of it, limestone and caliche need different bed prep. We use proper grading, barriers where needed, and materials that work with your actual soil rather than against it. That's the only way mulch and rock stay clean and functional.
We provide free on-site estimates with no obligation. Costs depend on square footage, material choice, site prep, and how much existing weed barrier or edging is needed. Once we see your beds and soil, we give you a real number. Call (737) 404-9343 to schedule.
Absolutely. Mueller's tight spacing and Tarrytown's mature trees both mean careful bed work and sometimes harder access. We've done plenty of both. Site conditions shape the approach-mature trees need mulch depth handled right, small lots need clean edges that make space feel intentional.
Free, no-pressure estimate from a local crew. Call (737) 404-9343 or request a quote online.
