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Landscaping, irrigation and fencing services in San Marcos, TX by Oakwood Landscaping

Hays County · 48 mi from Round Rock

Landscaping, Irrigation & Fencing Contractors in San Marcos, TX

San Marcos is built around the crystal-clear, spring-fed San Marcos River, one of the most ecologically sensitive waterways in Texas and home to several endangered species. That fragile ecosystem shapes responsible landscaping across the city, and we lean toward non-toxic, organic practices — compost-based soil health, natural pest and weed management, and avoidance of the synthetic runoff that can harm the river. It's the right approach for a community that has organized so much of its identity around protecting its springs.

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  • Licensed & InsuredTCEQ Licensed Irrigator
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  • 17+ YearsCentral Texas experience
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Local insight: Spring-fed river ecosystem demands non-toxic organic landscaping and strict stormwater runoff filtration systems.

Stormwater management here isn't just about protecting a foundation; it's about protecting the river. We design drainage and runoff filtration that slows and cleans water before it reaches the watershed — rain gardens, vegetated swales, and permeable hardscape that let sediment and pollutants settle out rather than washing straight into the river system. This filtration-minded design aligns with the city's water-quality priorities.

The terrain splits at the Balcones Escarpment that runs through town, with Blackland clay on the east side and Hill Country limestone rising to the west near Texas State University and the hills. We adjust trenching, drainage, and footing methods by location, and favor drought-hardy native plantings that thrive in this climate with minimal water and no chemical dependence.

For lawns, fencing, and hardscape, we install water-wise turf, cedar fencing on steel posts, and stone features suited to the terrain. About forty-eight miles from our shop down I-35, San Marcos is within our service area for organic landscaping, runoff filtration, native design, and backflow testing.

Neighborhoods

  • Blanco Gardens
  • Willow Creek
  • Kissing Tree
  • Paso Robles
  • Downtown San Marcos

Local Landmarks

  • San Marcos River
  • Texas State University
  • Rio Vista Park
  • San Marcos Springs (Meadows Center)
  • Purgatory Creek

ZIP Codes

78666

Our Services in San Marcos, TX

Every core service, delivered with San Marcos-specific know-how:

Why San Marcos Homeowners Choose Oakwood Landscaping

San Marcos sits about 48 miles from our Round Rock shop in Hays 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 San Marcos'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 San Marcos's soil, drainage, and local code — not a generic template
  • Honest, written, itemized estimates and a clear point of contact

We also serve nearby Kyle, Wimberley, Buda. Call (323) 606-0255 for a free San Marcos estimate.

Local Answers

San Marcos Landscaping FAQs

The spring-fed San Marcos River is highly sensitive and home to endangered species, so synthetic runoff can do real harm. We use compost-based soil health, natural pest and weed management, and native plantings to protect the watershed the community works hard to preserve.

We design drainage that slows and filters water before it reaches the watershed — rain gardens, vegetated swales, and permeable hardscape that let sediment and pollutants settle out rather than washing into the river. It aligns with the city's water-quality priorities.

San Marcos is about forty-eight miles from Round Rock, near the outer edge of our area, but we do take projects there. We coordinate timing for the trip when you call (323) 606-0255.

Texas natives and adapted perennials need little fertilizer or water, which protects the spring-fed river from runoff. We group them by water need and pair them with efficient drip so almost nothing washes off-site.

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