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Design, installation and care for native and drought-smart gardens in Killeen and Central Texas. Every install is quoted in writing after a site visit.
Garden design plans
A plan you can build in one season or in phases over three years.
We start from your site visit notes and draw a scaled planting plan for the areas you want to change. You get plant names, counts and container sizes, spacing, bed lines and material callouts, plus a phased budget if you'd like to spread the work out. Many homeowners install part of the plan themselves and have us handle the heavy pieces.
What's included
- Scaled plan (PDF and printed copy)
- Plant schedule with quantities and sizes
- Two rounds of revisions
- Seasonal bloom chart
- HOA architectural review sheet on request
Lawn-to-native conversions
For when the grass is mostly an argument with the water bill.
We remove turf by sod cutting or sheet mulching depending on the grass and your timeline, cut clean bed edges, amend only where the soil needs it, and plant in the fall or spring window. Where you still want a lawn for kids or dogs, we often suggest a smaller, well-defined patch of buffalograss or a native turf blend that needs far less water than St. Augustine.
What's included
- Turf removal (sod cut or sheet mulch)
- Steel or stone edging
- Bed preparation and planting
- Shredded native hardwood mulch
- Written first-year watering schedule
Dry creek beds & drainage
Handsome rock channels that move water where you want it.
Heavy rain in Central Texas can drop inches in an afternoon. A dry creek bed collects runoff from downspouts and low spots and moves it away from your foundation, then looks like a natural feature the rest of the year. We use local limestone and river rock, lay landscape fabric only where it truly helps, and plant the banks so the soil holds.
What's included
- Grading and channel layout
- Local limestone boulders and river rock
- Downspout tie-ins
- Bank planting with deep-rooted natives
- Optional flagstone crossings
Pollinator & wildlife gardens
Nectar, host plants and shelter, laid out so it still looks tidy.
We mix nectar plants that bloom from March through November with host plants for butterflies (like milkweed for monarchs) and bunch grasses that shelter native bees and birds. Taller plants go to the back, there's always a clean edge, and we design paths so you can get close without trampling anything.
What's included
- Season-long bloom sequence
- Host plants for butterflies
- Bird-friendly shrubs and seed heads
- Bee nesting areas left unmulched
- Plant ID sheet for the family
Shade gardens & patios
For the corner under the big tree where nothing seems to work.
Shade under cedar elms and live oaks is dry, root-filled and often bare. We plant shade-tolerant natives like Turk's cap, inland sea oats, American beautyberry and horseherb, and pair them with dry-laid flagstone patios and paths that don't disturb tree roots the way poured concrete does.
What's included
- Root-friendly bed preparation
- Shade-tolerant native plantings
- Dry-laid flagstone patios and steppers
- Low-voltage lighting coordination
- Leaf-litter friendly design
Seasonal care plans
The first year decides how the next ten look.
Care visits keep new gardens on track: weeding before weeds go to seed, cut-backs at the right time of year, mulch top-ups, checking for drainage or watering problems, and replacing anything that didn't make it. You'll get a short note after every visit with what we did and anything we noticed.
What's included
- Monthly or quarterly visits
- Hand weeding and edge cleanup
- Late-winter cut-backs
- Mulch top-ups (materials billed at cost)
- Visit notes by email
Starting prices for 2026
Prices are for the Killeen area and include travel within about 30 miles. Sales tax is added where Texas law requires it.
| Service | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Site visit & consultation | $95 | 60–75 min on site, notes and starter plant list by email. Credited toward a design plan booked within 60 days. |
| Garden design plan | From $650 | Up to ~2,500 sq ft of planted area, two revision rounds. Larger plans quoted. |
| HOA submission sheet | Included with plan | Formatted plan sheet and plant list for architectural review. |
| Lawn-to-native conversion | Quoted per project | Itemized written estimate within five business days of the site visit. |
| Dry creek bed | Quoted per project | Based on length, stone size and site access. |
| Pollinator or shade garden | Quoted per project | Often combined with a design plan. |
| Seasonal care visit | From $135 / visit | Gardens up to ~1,500 sq ft. Monthly or quarterly. |
| Plant replacement | Included for 90 days | Plants we install that fail within 90 days are replaced at no charge when our watering guide was followed. |
Deposits
Install projects are scheduled with a 30% deposit. The balance is due when the work is complete and you've walked the finished garden with us.
90-day plant guarantee
If a plant we installed dies within 90 days and our written watering guide was followed, we replace it. Freeze and flood damage are excluded.
No surprise invoices
If something changes once we're digging, like buried concrete or a broken line, we stop and talk to you before any extra cost is added.
See our Cancellation & Refund Policy and Terms of Service for full details.
Why two yards rarely cost the same
Here's what moves a quote up or down, so the number makes sense when you see it.
Turf removal
Sod cutting is faster but costs more than sheet mulching, which takes a few extra weeks.
Stone
Boulders, flagstone and river rock add the most to a budget, and also the most structure.
Plant sizes
One-gallon plants are affordable and establish fast. Larger containers give instant impact.
Access
Backyards with no gate wider than three feet mean more hand-carrying and more labor time.
Ready to trade the mower for something that blooms?
Tell us a little about your yard. We'll call you back within one business day to set up a site visit.