What plants survive in Bryan and College Station?

Plenty do, but the list narrows fast once you account for full sun, heavy clay, and long dry stretches. Native and adapted species handle it best. The more useful conversation is how much water and upkeep you want to commit to.

How often does mulch need replacing?

Once a year keeps the depth, the color, and the weed suppression. If the edge is holding, it is a quick job.

Can you expand a bed that is already there?

Yes — bed expansions are one of the most common requests we get. We cut the new line, work the soil, plant, and re-edge so it reads as one bed rather than an addition.

Do you handle the lawn as well?

Yes. Most of our landscaping customers are also on a regular lawn schedule, which means the beds get looked at every week rather than once a year.

Pricing Guide · Updated September 2026

What Does a Full Backyard Makeover Cost in Bryan, TX?

Typical Bryan–College Station budgets: a backyard refresh runs $3,000–$8,000, a mid-range renovation $10,000–$30,000, and a complete transformation $30,000–$75,000+. Here’s what each tier actually buys.

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The refresh: $3,000–$8,000

New beds and plantings, fresh sod where the lawn has given up, mulch, edging, and a cleanup that resets the whole yard. No construction — maximum visual change per dollar. Most refreshes finish inside a week.

The renovation: $10,000–$30,000

This tier adds hardscape: a paver patio or walkway, drainage fixes so the investment survives the rain, new turf, and a planting plan built for Texas heat. This is the most popular tier because it changes how you use the yard, not just how it looks.

The transformation: $30,000–$75,000+

Full design-build: patio and outdoor living space, deck or shade structure, complete relandscape, drainage and grading done right, lighting. Projects at this tier start with a design you approve before anything is built, usually phased over several weeks.

All Services pricing — things people ask.

What’s the most cost-effective backyard upgrade?

Drainage first if you have water problems — nothing else survives without it. If the yard drains fine, a bed refresh plus patio is the best value-per-dollar combination.

Can I phase a big project over time?

Yes, and it’s often the smart play: drainage and hardscape first, planting second, extras third. A design up front keeps later phases from undoing earlier ones.

How do Bryan prices compare to Houston or Austin?

Generally lower — labor and logistics cost less in the Brazos Valley than in the metros. The material costs are similar; the installed prices are friendlier.

How exact are these ranges?

They’re honest ranges for typical projects, not quotes. Lot conditions, access, and material choices move the number — which is why the on-site quote is free and written.

Ranges above are typical for the Bryan–College Station area and are a planning guide, not a quote. Your written quote is free: request one here or see the All Services service page.