Custom landscape design, sod, planting and decorative stone built for Central Texas soil and sun.
Landscaping in New Braunfels means working with two very different worlds sometimes on the same lot: rocky Hill Country edge soil that barely lets a shovel in, and soft riverfront sand down toward the Guadalupe and Comal. Corral Bros has dug into both, and we design around what your ground actually is rather than fighting it.
Out toward Vintage Oaks and the Hill Country acreage properties, we're usually breaking up caliche and limestone shelf before we ever get to planting, which means grading and soil prep take real time and the right equipment. Closer to Gruene and the river, sandy soil drains fast and needs beds built to hold moisture and native root systems steady through summer. In River Chase and similar established neighborhoods, we're often renovating tired St. Augustine into something that handles Comal County heat without draining a well or a water bill.
Whatever your lot looks like, we walk it with you first, sketch out a plan that fits how you actually use the yard, and install it right the first time. Riverfront, ridge line, or subdivision corner lot, we've built something similar nearby.
We walk your New Braunfels property and assess the site.
An itemized estimate with no surprises.
Tidy local crews and modern equipment.
Results made for Comal 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 lot size, how much soil prep the site needs, and whether you're doing a full redesign or a targeted renovation. Rocky Hill Country lots often need more grading work than riverfront sand, which affects the number. Corral Bros gives free on-site estimates, usually scheduled within 48 hours, so you get a real number for your property, not a guess.
Yes, but only if the soil prep happens first. We break up compacted caliche and shelf rock, bring in proper topsoil, and grade for drainage before laying sod. Skip that step and even good sod struggles in thin New Braunfels soil. Corral Bros handles the prep and installation together so the lawn actually roots and holds.
Riverfront sand drains fast, so we lean on native and drought-tolerant plants with deep root systems, things like Texas sage, yaupon holly, and native grasses that do not need constant watering. Corral Bros builds beds with amended soil to hold just enough moisture without staying soggy near the water table.
Often, yes. A lot of River Chase and Gruene-area renovations we do are lawn and bed overhauls, not full teardowns. We assess what's salvageable, regrade problem spots, and reshape beds around what's already established. Corral Bros will tell you honestly whether renovation or a full redesign gets you a better result.
We do both. Residential work ranges from riverfront homes to Hill Country acreage, and commercial jobs include entryways, common areas, and drought-tolerant plantings that need to look good with lower upkeep. Corral Bros is locally owned, licensed and insured, and we quote both types of properties the same straightforward way.
We schedule most on-site estimates within 48 hours of your call. Whether you're in Gruene, Vintage Oaks, or out on Hill Country acreage, we walk the lot, talk through what you want, and give you a straightforward plan and estimate. Call Corral Bros at (737) 404-9343 to get on the schedule.
Free, no-pressure estimate from a local Comal County crew. Call (737) 404-9343 or request a quote online.
