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8 Best Landscaping Companies in San Antonio, TX (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 8 landscaping companies in San Antonio, TX, listed in Google's order among the companies that passed our checks. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 8 because only 8 met them. The list was last reviewed on November 6, 2026.

These eight San Antonio landscaping companies each hold at least 4.8 stars from 57 or more Google reviews, run from a staffed street address, and have a working website. They range from Design Scapes, which prints a TCEQ irrigator licence number, to Hole In One Lawns, which designs in 3D and builds sport courts. We list them in Google's order, read November 6, 2026.

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The Ranking

Our top 8 landscaping companies in San Antonio

San Antonio yards sit on thin, rocky limestone soil over most of the north side and heavier clay to the east and south, so drainage and bed prep matter as much as plant choice. Summers are long and hot, frost usually ends around early March and returns near the end of November, and the area falls in roughly USDA hardiness zone 9, which suits St. Augustine and zoysia sod, native perennials and xeriscape beds. Water rules shape most projects. SAWS ties outdoor watering days to Edwards Aquifer stages, so check the current stage before you plan new sod or a sprinkler zone, and ask whether your design qualifies for a SAWS landscape rebate. Permits come up on bigger jobs. Retaining walls taller than about four feet generally need engineered drawings and a permit from the City of San Antonio, and some neighborhoods and HOAs require plan approval for turf, pergolas or fences, so ask your contractor who handles submissions. Check licences before you sign. Texas does not license landscapers or landscape contractors, so a company calling itself licensed may be referring to something narrower. Irrigation installers must hold a licence from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and you can search the TCEQ lookup by name or number. Anyone applying pesticides or herbicides commercially needs a licence from the Texas Department of Agriculture. Landscape architects who sign design plans register with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. Ask for the number, then confirm it with the issuer, and ask for proof of general liability insurance. Our short list leans toward design and build firms, hardscape builders and irrigation specialists that take homeowner projects. We left out national lead generation sites, nurseries and garden centers without install crews, and shops with no street address or no real website.

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  1. 01

    Best for full front and back yard makeovers

    Boerjan's Landscaping & Design LLC

    4.8(141 Google reviews)
    Best forFull front and back yard makeovers with a named contact
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.8 from 141 Google reviews, with homeowners describing flagstone, curb appeal and front yard rescues done on time.

    What we like

    • Reviewers praise patient design help from Brian
    • Handles sod, flagstone, drainage and xeriscape in one crew
    • Site reports more than 2,500 completed projects

    Things to consider

    • No licence numbers or team bios published on the website

    Services

    • Hardscaping
    • Irrigation
    • Landscape design
    Key details
    Best for
    Full front and back yard makeovers with a named contact
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Address
    331 E Quill Dr
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    Locally owned and insured
  2. 02

    Best for rock, turf and irrigation fixes

    Lawn D.R Landscaping and Irrigation LLC

    4.9(121 Google reviews)
    Best forYard rebuilds, rock and turf with irrigation fixes in one visit
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 121 Google reviews, with Dennis Hernandez credited for fair bids and clean front yard work.

    What we like

    • Dennis named for fast quotes and on-time crews
    • Open Saturdays, Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Lawn care, irrigation, rock and fencing from one company

    Things to consider

    • Site prints no licence numbers, founding year or staff bios

    Services

    • Lawn care
    • Irrigation
    • Landscape design
    Key details
    Best for
    Yard rebuilds, rock and turf with irrigation fixes in one visit
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Address
    535 W Hermosa Dr
    Credentials
    Trained and insured crews
  3. 03

    Best for 3D design and large outdoor builds

    Hole In One Lawns

    5.0(145 Google reviews)
    Best forLarge design and build projects with hardscape, turf or a sport court
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    5.0 from 144 Google reviews and a design center with walk-ins, plus a TCEQ licence number printed on the site.

    What we like

    • 3D designs before construction, built by its own crews
    • Licensed irrigator Roger Villalobos named on the site
    • Sport courts, putting greens, pavers and Trex decks offered

    Things to consider

    • Built around large projects, so small bed refreshes may not fit

    Services

    • Lawn care
    • Hardscaping
    • Irrigation
    • Landscape design
    Key details
    Best for
    Large design and build projects with hardscape, turf or a sport court
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Address
    11824 Radium St
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas Licensed Irrigator (Roger Villalobos)
  4. 04

    Best for phased backyard makeovers with turf

    Zion Landscape Co.

    5.0(63 Google reviews)
    Best forBackyard makeovers built in phases, with hardscape and turf
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    5.0 from 63 Google reviews, with turf, masonry and fence work praised for punctual crews and steady contact.

    What we like

    • Edward suggests phasing big projects to spread decisions and cost
    • Reviewers report updates by phone, text and email
    • Open Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

    Things to consider

    • Site shows no licence numbers, founding year or team page

    Services

    • Hardscaping
    • Landscape design
    Key details
    Best for
    Backyard makeovers built in phases, with hardscape and turf
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Address
    911 N Frio St Ste. 200
  5. 05

    Best for patios, fire features and yard reclamations

    Pristine Landscaping

    4.9(72 Google reviews)
    Best forPatios, fire features and whole property reclamations
    In business20 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 72 Google reviews, including a one acre reclamation with heavy masonry demolition finished on schedule.

    What we like

    • Says it has worked in San Antonio since 2006
    • Owner Gregg praised for explaining plants and meeting deadlines
    • Water features, fire pits, outdoor kitchens and retaining walls offered

    Things to consider

    • Site calls the company a licensed landscape architect without a number

    Services

    • Hardscaping
    • Irrigation
    • Landscape design
    Key details
    Best for
    Patios, fire features and whole property reclamations
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Address
    15586 Capital Prt Dr
    Years in business
    20 years
    Credentials
    Licensed landscape architect (claimed on site, no number published)
  6. 06

    Best for sod installs, pavers and a written warranty

    Canopy Land Solutions

    4.9(201 Google reviews)
    Best forSod installs, pavers and drainage fixes with a written warranty
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyFive-year workmanship warranty on installation, manufacturer warranty on product, as stated on the company's hardscape page.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 201 Google reviews and a clearly stated warranty, with a few communication complaints worth weighing.

    What we like

    • Five-year workmanship warranty stated on the site
    • Largest review base on this list, 201 reviews
    • Open every day, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

    Things to consider

    • Several Google reviews criticise communication with the owner

    Services

    • Lawn care
    • Hardscaping
    • Irrigation
    • Landscape design
    Key details
    Best for
    Sod installs, pavers and drainage fixes with a written warranty
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Address
    11002 Cedar Elm Dr
    Warranty
    Five-year workmanship warranty on installation, manufacturer warranty on product, as stated on the company's hardscape page.
    Credentials
    Licensed irrigators for sprinkler work (no number published)
  7. 07

    Best for established design and build backyards

    VHS Outdoor Living

    4.8(59 Google reviews)
    Best forDesign and build backyards with 3D plans and irrigation expertise
    In business27 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.8 from 59 Google reviews and nearly 30 years in business, with backyard builds praised for listening and clean-up.

    What we like

    • In business since 1999 under founder Chris
    • Team member Byron has 40 years in irrigation and a TCEQ licence
    • Reviewers call the 3D renderings detailed and creative

    Things to consider

    • TCEQ licence number is not printed on the site

    Services

    • Hardscaping
    • Irrigation
    • Landscape design
    Key details
    Best for
    Design and build backyards with 3D plans and irrigation expertise
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Address
    14726 Bulverde Rd
    Years in business
    27 years
    Credentials
    TCEQ irrigator licence (team member Byron)
  8. 08

    Best for irrigation and licensed sprinkler work

    Design Scapes Inc.

    5.0(57 Google reviews)
    Best forLandscape installs and irrigation repair from a licensed owner
    In business14 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    5.0 from 57 Google reviews and the clearest published credentials on the list, including a TCEQ licence number.

    What we like

    • Prints TCEQ irrigator licence LI0028680 on its website
    • Owner Oscar Lopez named, with founding date of November 2012
    • Reviewer reports a quick response to a Sunday sprinkler leak

    Things to consider

    • Smaller review count than most others on this list, at 57

    Services

    • Lawn care
    • Hardscaping
    • Irrigation
    • Landscape design
    Key details
    Best for
    Landscape installs and irrigation repair from a licensed owner
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Address
    2822 N Loop 1604 W Suite 109
    Years in business
    14 years
    Credentials
    TCEQ Licensed Irrigator

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Compare the top landscaping companies in San Antonio

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 8 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01Boerjan's Landscaping & Design LLCFull front and back yard makeovers with a named contactHardscaping, Irrigation, Landscape designSan Antonio4.8(141)Not listedView
02Lawn D.R Landscaping and Irrigation LLCYard rebuilds, rock and turf with irrigation fixes in one visitLawn care, Irrigation, Landscape designSan Antonio4.9(121)Not listedView
03Hole In One LawnsLarge design and build projects with hardscape, turf or a sport courtLawn care, Hardscaping, IrrigationSan Antonio5.0(145)Not listedView
04Zion Landscape Co.Backyard makeovers built in phases, with hardscape and turfHardscaping, Landscape designSan Antonio5.0(63)Not listedView
05Pristine LandscapingPatios, fire features and whole property reclamationsHardscaping, Irrigation, Landscape designSan Antonio4.9(72)Not listedView
06Canopy Land SolutionsSod installs, pavers and drainage fixes with a written warrantyLawn care, Hardscaping, IrrigationSan Antonio4.9(201)Not listedView
07VHS Outdoor LivingDesign and build backyards with 3D plans and irrigation expertiseHardscaping, Irrigation, Landscape designSan Antonio4.8(59)Not listedView
08Design Scapes Inc.Landscape installs and irrigation repair from a licensed ownerLawn care, Hardscaping, IrrigationSan Antonio5.0(57)Not listedView

Coverage

Landscaping companies serving San Antonio and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Texas and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

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Service coverage across San Antonio. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best landscaping companies in San Antonio

We searched Google Maps for landscaping contractors in San Antonio on November 6, 2026, merged three searches and neighborhood variants, and kept the results in Google's order. Each company needed a rating of 4.5 or higher, at least 50 Google reviews, an operational listing, a working website that matches the listing, a real street address in San Antonio and a real logo. We checked websites and read sample reviews. Companies without a street address on their site, with a website that belonged to another business or with fewer than 50 reviews were dropped. No company paid for a place on this list.

Read our full ranking methodology
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Hiring

How to choose a landscaping company in San Antonio

  1. Verify insurance and credentials

    Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm registration or licensing with the authority that issues it, not with the company.

  2. Ask for a written estimate

    Scope, materials, removal, disposal and who pulls the permit should all be named on the page rather than agreed on the doorstep.

  3. Compare multiple quotes

    Two or three bids on the same scope. A number far below the others usually means something has been left out of it.

  4. Understand the warranty

    Separate the manufacturer's warranty on materials from the company's own warranty on the work, and get both in writing.

  5. Ask who performs the work

    Find out whether the crew are employees or subcontractors, and who supervises them on the day.

  6. Check recent local projects

    Ask for addresses or photographs of comparable jobs finished nearby in the last year or two.

  7. Avoid high-pressure sales

    A discount that expires today, or a knock on the door after a storm, is a reason to slow down rather than sign.

  8. Get everything in writing

    Change orders, timeline and payment schedule included, before the first payment changes hands.

Questions to ask before hiring

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Red flags

  • No verifiable local business address or registration
  • Pressure to sign on the first visit
  • A demand for full payment up front
  • An offer to cover or waive your insurance deductible
  • Refusal to put warranty terms in writing
  • A quote that will not itemize scope

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FAQ

Landscaping companies in San Antonio FAQs

Do landscapers need a licence in San Antonio, Texas?

No. Texas does not license landscapers or landscape contractors. Irrigation installers must hold a licence from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and commercial pesticide applicators need one from the Texas Department of Agriculture. Landscape architects register with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. Ask for the number and confirm it with the issuer.

How much does landscaping cost in San Antonio?

None of these companies publishes fixed prices, and costs vary with soil, access, slope and materials. Ask each company for a written, itemized quote that separates materials from labor, and compare at least two bids. Reviewers on these profiles say clear quotes were a reason they hired their contractor.

How were these San Antonio landscaping companies chosen?

We searched Google Maps on November 6, 2026 and kept companies with at least 4.5 stars, 50 reviews, an operational listing, a real San Antonio street address, a working website and a real logo. The list follows Google's order. No company paid to be included.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
November 2026
Last reviewed
November 2026
Companies evaluated
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