Yard holding water again?Get matched with a local pro.
Tell us what your yard needs and we'll pass it to an independent, insured Houston-area landscaping company that does that kind of work. It's free, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
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Landscaping, lawn and hardscape services
From a St. Augustine lawn that keeps thinning to a backyard that floods every spring, choose the kind of help you need. We'll route your request to an independent company that handles that work in your part of Greater Houston.
Landscape Design & Installation
Planting plans, beds, and full front- or backyard makeovers.
02Lawn Care & Maintenance
Mowing, fertilization, weed control, and seasonal lawn programs.
03Sod Installation
New lawns, bare-spot repair, and grass-type conversions with sod.
04Hardscaping: Patios, Walls & Walkways
Patios, retaining walls, walkways, steps, and fire features.
05Yard Drainage & Erosion Control
Standing water, soggy lawns, washouts, and eroding slopes.
06Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Sprinkler and drip installation, repair, and smart controllers.
07Tree & Shrub Planting and Care
Planting, pruning, mulching, and shrub replacement.
Why Houston yards behave the way they do
Most landscaping trouble around Houston comes from the same three things: dense clay on nearly flat ground, rain that can arrive by the inch in an hour, and a long, hot growing season that rewards the right grass and punishes the wrong one.
Gulf Coast clay
Much of the metro sits on heavy clay that locals call gumbo. It turns sticky when wet, cracks when dry and drains slowly. A soil test through the Texas A&M AgriLife lab shows pH and nutrient needs before you buy amendments, sod or plants.
Warm-season country
Houston lawns are warm-season grasses. Texas A&M AgriLife lists St. Augustine as best adapted to Southeast Texas and the most shade tolerant of the warm-season grasses. Bermuda and zoysia are options for sunnier yards.
Too much, then too little
Heavy storms flood flat yards, then summer heat and dry spells bring watering limits under local drought plans. Grading, drainage and efficient irrigation all matter, often in the same yard.
Three steps. No cost to you.
Widespread Landscaping is a referral service, not a contractor. Partner companies pay for referrals, so the request is free for you.
Tell us what happened
Share your ZIP code and what you're dealing with.
We match a local pro
Your request goes to an independent, insured company serving your area.
They call you
Schedule an inspection and get a quote. You decide whether to hire them.
Across Metro Houston.
We take requests from homeowners across Greater Houston. These are some of the communities we hear from most often, each with its own soil, drainage, tree cover and HOA quirks.
How a sprinkler zone waters a lawn
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Know before you call.
Plain-English answers to the questions homeowners ask most.
Questions, answered
Is this service free?
Yes. There's no cost to you to request help. Landscaping companies in our network pay for referrals. You only pay the company you hire, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
Are you a landscaping company?
No. We're an independent referral service. We pass your request to an independent, insured landscaping, lawn, irrigation or hardscape company serving your area, and they contact you directly.
Do landscapers need a license in Texas?
Texas doesn't have a general state license for landscaping or lawn mowing. Irrigation work for hire requires a TCEQ irrigation license, backflow testing requires a TCEQ tester license, and applying pesticides to lawns, trees or shrubs for hire requires a license through the Texas Department of Agriculture. Always ask for proof of insurance.
What are the watering rules in the Houston area?
They depend on who supplies your water: the City of Houston, a suburban city, a MUD or an agency like the Woodlands Water Agency. Drought plans can limit sprinklers to certain days and night hours. Check your provider's current stage before planting or installing sod.
When is the best time to start a landscaping project in Houston?
Fall is generally best for planting trees and shrubs. Warm-season sod roots best from spring into early fall. Drainage, hardscape and irrigation work can happen most of the year, though heavy rain can delay digging. Late summer is a good time to plan a fall project.