Water-wise landscapes that look great through Texas drought and watering limits.
Xeriscaping isn't a trend in San Antonio-it's practical. With TCEQ watering limits, long dry seasons, and the reality of caliche-heavy soil that forces deep digging and smart plant choice, a water-wise landscape saves you money, frustration, and a lot of summer brown grass. Corral Bros designs and builds xeriscape yards across Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, Shavano Park, and the broader Bexar County landscape, from historic in-town lots to new sprawling builds.
The work starts with the ground itself. San Antonio's limestone shelves and caliche don't forgive poor drainage or thirsty turf. We design around that reality-using native Texas plants and drought-tolerant varieties that actually want to be here, combined with rock, gravel, and drip irrigation that gets water to roots, not lost to evaporation. The result looks sharp and costs far less to maintain.
Our crew handles the whole job: site assessment, plant selection, hardscape placement, and irrigation layout. We'll schedule a free on-site estimate, usually within 48 hours, to show you exactly what a low-water yard looks like on your property and what it costs to build.
We're a local, family-built company that treats your San Antonio property like our own — tidy crews, clear pricing, and xeriscaping that holds up to Bexar County conditions. Available as a one-time project or part of an ongoing plan.
Xeriscaping is water-wise landscaping built around drought-tolerant plants, efficient drip irrigation and reduced turf. It can dramatically cut outdoor water use, which is often the largest part of a Central Texas water bill, while staying green and attractive through drought and watering restrictions.
No. A well-designed xeriscape is lush and colorful, using Texas natives and adapted perennials like salvia, lantana, esperanza and ornamental grasses alongside rock and gravel. The goal is beauty with low water, not a bare gravel lot.
No. Native Texas plants like cedar, sage, esperanza, and desert rose have shape, color, and texture when grown in Bexar County's conditions. Add rock mulch, ornamental grasses, and thoughtful grouping, and you get a designed landscape that stays visually interesting year-round, even through drought.
Caliche is real here. We account for it during site prep and choose plants with root systems suited to shallow soil or pockets between limestone. Proper drainage and mulch layering keep water where it matters. Our crew knows the local soil and what thrives in it.
Initial design and build can be comparable, but water bills and maintenance drop significantly. We provide a free no-obligation estimate on your property-usually scheduled within 48 hours-so you can see the true cost and savings before committing.
Yes. Many San Antonio properties have established trees and mixed plantings. We work with what's already there, integrate it into the design, and replace or reduce turf strategically. We'll assess your specific site and explain the approach.
Drip systems deliver water slowly to soil and roots, eliminating runoff and evaporation waste. We design and integrate them so plants get deep, consistent moisture during establishment and drought. After that, many plants need little supplemental water in San Antonio.
Free, no-pressure estimate from a local crew. Call (737) 404-9343 or request a quote online.
