Water-wise landscapes that look great through Texas drought and watering limits.
Xeriscaping in Universal City means designing and building a landscape that thrives during Texas droughts without chewing up your water bill or watering time. On the northeast side here, where thin clay over bedrock makes traditional turf thirsty and maintenance heavy, a well-planned xeriscape actually looks better than the lawn it replaces-and stays green through the dry months that hit Forest Crest, Northview, and Olympia Hills hard.
Corral Bros brings that design and build experience to Universal City families and military households near Randolph AFB. We read your soil, your sun, and your slope, then specify native and adapted plants, drip irrigation, and hardscaping that work with the local ground instead of against it. The shift cuts water usage by half or more, drops your monthly landscape upkeep to near zero, and the plants actually look fuller and more established faster than sod ever would.
When you call for your free estimate, we walk the property with you, talk through what the space gets in terms of sun and drainage, and show you exactly what the finished look can be. No pressure, no padding-just honest numbers and a timeline.
We're a local, family-built company that treats your Universal City 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.
A well-designed xeriscape is full and colorful. We use native Texas plants, sedums, salvias, and ornamental grasses that fill space, provide texture and blooms, and handle the thin clay soils around Randolph AFB. Hardscaping and gravel are part of it, but they're backdrops to living plants. In three seasons, a xeriscape in Forest Crest or Olympia Hills reads as lush, not sparse.
Expect to cut your landscape water use by 50 to 70 percent. Drip irrigation delivers water directly to plant roots, eliminating spray waste. No turf means no weekly watering. We'll size the system and plant layout for your lot's sun and slope, so you're not overwatering in the shade or in our clay. Most Universal City households see the drop on their bill within the first summer.
Yes. We schedule on-site estimates within 48 hours at no cost and no obligation. We assess your soil, sun exposure, drainage, and what you're trying to achieve, then walk you through design and budget. Call (737) 404-9343 to set one up.
Shallow clay over bedrock drains slowly and compacts hard, which is why traditional turf struggles. Xeriscaping works better here. We specify plants adapted to clay, amend planting beds where needed, and use drip irrigation to prevent waterlogging. The shallow grade also makes rock and gravel paths practical-they don't shift or sink like they might in looser soil.
Most residential installs take two to four weeks from design approval to finish, depending on scope and size. We handle grading, soil prep, bed installation, plant placement, irrigation setup, and hardscaping. Once planted, native species in the Universal City climate settle and spread quickly-by year two, most customers say they can't imagine going back.
Absolutely. Not all xeriscaping means full sun. We design with sedges, cast-iron plants, salvias, and other shade-tolerant natives for the corners and under trees. Shade actually reduces water demand further. We'll adjust plant palette and irrigation zones to match each part of your property.
Free, no-pressure estimate from a local crew. Call (737) 404-9343 or request a quote online.
