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Landscape Design in El Paso, TX
Built for El Paso's caliche soil, eight inches of rain, and the spring wind season. Free estimates across El Paso County and southern New Mexico.
Landscape design in El Paso starts with the conditions under our boots—caliche soil, alkaline pH, eight inches of annual rain, and a sun that punishes the wrong plant in the wrong place. We design yards for homes across El Paso, Horizon City, Socorro, and Canutillo that look intentional in every season and actually survive a Borderland summer. Every plan is drawn around how you want to live outdoors, not a national template dropped on a desert lot.
Local knowledge
Why Landscape Design Matters in the El Paso Desert
A yard in El Paso is not a yard in Dallas or Phoenix. Our soils sit at pH 7.8–8.3, caliche layers can sit inches below the surface, and the spring wind season strips anything not anchored or chosen for it. Design that ignores those facts fails in the first summer.
Good design places the right plant in the right hydrozone—thirsty plants grouped near drip, desert natives on the dry edge—and plans for monsoon runoff from July through September before the first shovel hits the ground. It also accounts for El Paso Water's address-based watering-day restrictions and the conservation rebates available for converting turf to xeriscape.
We design for sightlines, shade, and use: a patio that catches the evening breeze, a screen of Texas sage that blocks a neighbor's second window, a decomposed-granite path that drains instead of puddles. The plan is the cheapest part of the project and the part that decides whether the rest holds up.
How it works
Our Landscape Design process
Site walk
We measure grade, soil, sun, drainage, and existing plants.
Concept
A layout and plant palette tuned to desert conditions and your budget.
3D review
You see the yard before we build it and adjust before any dirt moves.
Build plan
Final scope, materials, phasing, and a written estimate.
Transparent pricing
What it costs in El Paso
| Tier | Price range | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Concept plan | $450–$900 | Hand-drawn layout, plant palette, material list. |
| Full design | $1,200–$3,500 | Scaled plan, 3D views, irrigation zones, install notes. |
| Design + build | Applied to build | Design fee credited toward construction. |
Estimates are free. Design fees vary with lot size and detail. Always confirm current El Paso Water rebates before starting.
Recent work
Landscape Design projects we've completed
Upper Valley
Full front-yard redesign with xeriscape and flagstone path
Timeline: 3 weeks
Eastlake
Backyard plan with patio, turf, and shade trees
Timeline: 2 weeks
West El Paso
Slope-side design with retaining terraces
Timeline: 4 weeks
Where we build
Areas we serve for Landscape Design
Questions
Landscape Design FAQ
Do you charge for the first visit?
No. The site walk and a verbal scope are free. Design drawings are a separate, quoted fee.
Will the design work with El Paso watering rules?
Yes. We plan around address-based watering days and hydrozoning so the yard stays legal and alive.
Can I use the plan with another installer?
You own the plan. We hope you build with us, but it is yours.
Do you do 3D renderings?
Yes, on full-design packages, so you can walk the yard before we build.
Are the plants you specify available locally?
We specify regional natives and adapted plants stocked by El Paso-area nurseries.
How long until I see a plan?
Typically 5–10 business days after the site walk, depending on revisions.
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Many of our partner landscapers offer financing options, so you can start your project now and pay over time. Ask about financing when your landscaper calls. Subject to credit approval.