Custom landscape design, sod, planting and decorative stone built for Central Texas soil and sun.
Landscaping in Schertz means designing around one stubborn fact: blackland clay. This soil swells thick after a rain and shrinks back hard during dry spells, and that movement is what cracks sidewalks, heaves beds, and kills sod that was not planted right the first time. Corral Bros Landscaping and Design has built lawns and beds across Guadalupe County long enough to grade, plant, and mulch specifically for clay that never sits still.
Fast-growing sections like The Crossvine, Ashley Park, and Forest Ridge bring their own wrinkles. Builder-grade yards along the I-35 and FM 78 corridor often arrive with thin topsoil, compacted subgrade, and drainage that was an afterthought. We start with soil prep and grading before a single plant goes in the ground, then build beds, borders, and sod areas that actually hold their line season after season instead of shifting with the clay underneath them.
Working with us starts with a free, no-obligation on-site estimate, usually scheduled within 48 hours of your call. We walk your property, talk through 3D design options if you want to see the plan before we touch dirt, and quote sod, native plant beds, mulch or decorative stone, and edging as one coordinated project. Licensed, insured, and family-run, we treat your Schertz yard like it is going in our own neighborhood.
We walk your Schertz property and assess the site.
An itemized estimate with no surprises.
Tidy local crews and modern equipment.
Results made for Guadalupe 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.
That is blackland clay doing what blackland clay does. It swells when wet and shrinks hard when dry, which pulls on beds, edging, and even sod seams. Corral Bros grades and preps the soil before we plant or lay sod, so your landscape moves less and holds its shape through the swings.
It depends on square footage, whether we are renovating an existing lawn or starting from graded soil, and how much stone or mulch bed work you want. We give free, no-obligation on-site estimates for Schertz properties, usually scheduled within 48 hours, so you get real numbers before deciding anything.
We lean on native and drought-tolerant options like Texas sage, yaupon holly, and black-eyed Susan, plus turf varieties bred for clay and heat stress. Corral Bros picks plant palettes based on your yard's sun exposure and drainage, not a generic list, so beds establish faster and need less babying.
Yes. Newer Schertz sections often have compact lots and shared drainage patterns, so we design around those constraints instead of fighting them. We can do full 3D planning for tight front yards, working in curved beds, edging, and rock accents that make a small space look intentional rather than crowded.
Often, yes. Schertz clay sheds water slowly, and a lot of yard damage traces back to grading issues rather than bad plant choices. Corral Bros builds grading and bed shaping into the design phase, so water moves away from your foundation and beds instead of pooling in low spots.
Sod typically knits into clay soil within three to four weeks if watered correctly through our first hot stretch. Beds with native and drought-tolerant plants usually fill in over one to two growing seasons. We walk you through a watering schedule specific to your soil so you are not guessing.
Free, no-pressure estimate from a local Guadalupe County crew. Call (737) 404-9343 or request a quote online.
