Local insight: East Austin prairie soils experience severe cracking in July; demands foundation moisture maintenance drip systems.
That same shrink-swell attacks everything rigid, so our irrigation goes in with flexible swing joints and our fencing stands on galvanized steel posts set in concrete. A cedar privacy fence built the standard way in Manor's clay will be leaning within a couple of seasons; built on steel, it stays plumb through the yearly cycle.
Drainage is the other constant here. The flat prairie grade means water spreads and sits, and the newer subdivisions off US 290 and Gregg Lane were graded for density more than for drainage. We regrade problem yards and install French drains that carry both storm runoff and roof water to the street, keeping saturated clay away from the foundation the drip system is protecting.
For new lawns on these full-sun lots, we install drought-tolerant sod and water-wise beds, and program controllers to Austin's watering schedule and drought stages. About seventeen miles east of our Round Rock shop, Manor is a regular destination for foundation drip, drainage, fencing, and backflow testing.
Neighborhoods
- ShadowGlen
- Whisper Valley
- Presidential Meadows
- EntradaGlen
- Stonewater
Local Landmarks
- ShadowGlen
- Whisper Valley
- Manor City Park
- US 290 corridor
- Wilbarger Creek
ZIP Codes
78653
Our Services in Manor, TX
Every core service, delivered with Manor-specific know-how:
Sprinkler & Irrigation Installation
Custom multi-zone sprinkler and drip systems engineered for Central Texas heat, clay soil, and Round Rock watering rules.
Learn moreFrench Drains & Yard Drainage
Engineered French drains, catch basins, and swales that move water off your lot and away from the foundation — built for expansive clay.
Learn moreCustom Cedar Privacy Fencing
Western Red Cedar privacy fences on galvanized steel posts — engineered to beat Texas wind, heat, and shifting clay.
Learn moreFlagstone Patios & Limestone Masonry
Hand-set flagstone patios, walkways, fire pits, and limestone outdoor kitchens built on bases engineered for clay movement.
Learn moreHeat-Hardy Sod Installation
Fresh Zoysia, Bermuda, and St. Augustine sod installed over real soil prep and grading — the part most installers skip.
Learn moreWhy Manor Homeowners Choose Oakwood Landscaping
Manor sits about 17 miles from our Round Rock shop in Travis County, so we know its ground and can get to your property fast. We don't hand your job to a rotating cast of subs — you get a licensed local crew that installs irrigation, drainage, fencing, and stonework built for Manor's exact conditions, backed by a written scope before any work begins.
- Work performed under a TCEQ Licensed Irrigator — code-compliant and inspection-ready
- BBB Accredited, licensed & insured, with 17+ years of Central Texas experience
- Engineered for Manor's soil, drainage, and local code — not a generic template
- Honest, written, itemized estimates and a clear point of contact
We also serve nearby Pflugerville, Coupland, Elgin. Call (323) 606-0255 for a free Manor estimate.