Custom landscape plans that balance curb appeal, water use and low maintenance.
San Marcos sits on limestone and spring-fed river country, which means your soil is thin upland in some spots and rich bottomland in others, and water moves through it fast. That's beautiful terrain, but it shapes what will actually thrive in your yard and how much you water. Landscape design here isn't about copying what works in Austin or Dallas-it's about working with the ground you have.
Whether you're in a Willow Creek rental with a bare backyard, a river property where shade and erosion matter, or an active-adult community in Blanco Gardens where low maintenance counts, a real plan makes the difference between a yard that fights the land and one that fits it. Corral Bros does on-site design work across the I-35 corridor, and we start every job by measuring, walking the sun, and getting to know your soil.
We give you a clear drawing, a plant list built for San Marcos sun and drainage, and phasing options so you can build now or spread the work and cost over time. You own the plan when we're done-build it yourself when you're ready, or let us handle it.
We're a local, family-built company that treats your San Marcos property like our own — tidy crews, clear pricing, and landscape design that holds up to Hays County conditions. Available as a one-time project or part of an ongoing plan.
A Corral Bros landscape design includes an on-site consultation, a plant palette chosen for your sun and soil, a bed and hardscape layout, and phased options to match your budget. You get a clear plan you can build now or in stages, designed for Central Texas conditions.
Landscape design pricing depends on the size and complexity of your property, and we often credit design work toward the installation when we build the project. We give a clear quote up front so you know the cost before we begin, with no surprises.
Absolutely. We build plans around what renters and property managers actually want: native and adapted plants that handle Texas heat and our thin soils, mulched beds that look clean, and zero-fuss shrubs. Most San Marcos rental properties succeed with limestone-loving plants like esperanza, esperanza, and native grasses. We'll give you a plan your landlord can approve and you can hand off when you move.
San Marcos drains toward the Blanco River, so water doesn't stick around-your soil needs plants that tolerate both that drying and our limestone. Spring-fed water on some properties also means cooler microclimates. We measure sun angles, check which way water actually moves, and pick plants that thrive in the real conditions of your block, not a generic Texas palette.
We schedule free on-site estimates within 48 hours of your call. We'll walk your property, talk through what matters to you, and give you pricing before we draw anything. Design costs depend on lot size and complexity, and we always offer phasing-you can budget the whole project or break it into stages that fit your wallet.
Yes. We've worked enough San Marcos river lots to know how that bank moves and which trees establish fast without invasive root systems. We'll design for native canopy, erosion-control plants, and the cooler microclimate you actually have near water. The plan gives you years, not just seasons, of stability.
The design is yours to keep. Some clients we design for and build with; others take the plan and install it themselves or hire someone local. We're clear and thorough so any contractor can read it. If you want Corral Bros to build it, we'll do that, but you're never locked in.
Plans don't expire. We'll give you measurements, grades, drainage notes, and a plant list keyed to your sun and soil. Come back whenever you're ready to build. San Marcos winters are mild, so you can start fall or spring work whenever your budget allows.
Free, no-pressure estimate from a local crew. Call (737) 404-9343 or request a quote online.
