The plants, stone, turf, and systems we recommend after thirty years of installing — and replacing — landscapes in the Hill Country.
Thin caliche topsoil, summer drought, surprise freezes. These are the plants we install most because they survive without coddling.
Anchor shade tree. Long-lived, deep-rooted, evergreen. The Hill Country canopy.
Evergreen ornamental with purple, grape-scented spring blooms. Slow but bulletproof.
Tough alternative shade tree. Handles limestone, drought, and Texas heat.
Silver-leaf shrub that flowers purple after rain. Zero irrigation once established.
Long-bloom perennial in red, pink, or white. Hummingbird magnet.
Pink-cloud ornamental grass in fall. Soft form, low water, deer-resistant.
Evergreen hedge or single-stem. Red winter berries. Pruned to almost any shape.
Low white-flowering groundcover. Blooms spring through fall on no water.
Sculptural accent for full sun. Native Hill Country yucca. Truly zero-water.
Every surface starts with the base. The finish is what you see — base prep is what makes it last.
Locally quarried flag or chopped block. Cool underfoot, ages with character, the obvious Hill Country choice for patios, walls, and veneer.
The most cost-effective patio surface. Pattern and integral color matched to the home. Sealed for stain and UV resistance.
Modular concrete or porcelain. Wide color range, easy to lift and repair. A natural fit for driveways and modern patios.
Soft, casual walking surface for beds and pathways. Stabilized version locks for an ADA-friendly grade.
We install both. The honest call: synthetic wins where pets, shade, or slope kill grass. Natural sod wins everywhere else.
Zoysia for shade-tolerance and texture. Bermuda for full sun and durability. Buffalo for low-water back acreage.
Pet-friendly drainage backing with a multi-year UV warranty. Multi-tone blade for a natural appearance — not the bright-green stuff.
Smart controllers cut typical Hill Country water bills meaningfully in summer. We retrofit existing systems and design new installs.
Weather-aware, wifi, app-controlled. Pauses for rain, runs on schedule the rest of the time.
Predictive watering with on-site rain and flow sensors. Diagnostics built for larger properties.
Lower precipitation rate, slower distribution. The right choice for clay or slope.
Bed-zone drip for shrubs and perennials. Zero evaporation loss, no overspray.
Flow and pressure sensor on the mainline. Catches leaks before they show on the bill.
Required by code. Annual certification handled by the licensed irrigator on staff.
Our online proposal scans the site and suggests a baseline palette. No commitment.