Austin, Texas · Est. 2009

Gardens That Thrive
Through the Drought

Drought-resilient landscape design rooted in Texas ecology. We build xeriscapes, native gardens, and rain harvesting systems that look extraordinary and survive Austin summers without punishing water bills.

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StoneMoss founder assessing a xeriscape garden
16 Years Building
Austin Gardens
Who We Are

Rooted in Science,
Grown in Texas

StoneMoss Garden Co. was founded in 2009 by Elena Vasquez, a soil scientist turned landscape designer who was tired of watching Austin homeowners spend thousands on water-hungry lawns that struggled through every summer. The idea was simple: build landscapes calibrated to Texas ecology, not borrowed from wetter climates.

Every StoneMoss project begins with a soil analysis and a water budget. We design to the land, not against it — selecting plants for their root depth, drought tolerance, and ecological function rather than just their appearance in a nursery catalogue.

I.

Science Before Aesthetics

Every design decision starts with soil health, water budget, and plant-climate fit. Beauty follows from ecological soundness.

II.

Native-First Plant Selection

Texas natives evolved for Texas conditions. We build with them because they work, not because they're fashionable.

III.

Water Budgets, Not Estimates

We calculate irrigation requirements at the plant level and design every system to match. Our clients see the numbers, not just the promise.

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What We Do

Six Ways We Build
Resilient Landscapes

From initial soil survey to long-term seasonal maintenance — every discipline is led by a certified horticulturist.

Xeriscape design I

Xeriscape Design

Full landscape redesign for drought resilience. Plant selection, hardscape planning, drainage, and irrigation spec — delivered as a comprehensive planting plan.

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Native plant installation II

Native Plant Installs

Curated planting programmes using Texas natives and adapted species selected for your specific soil type, sun exposure, and water budget.

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Rain harvesting installation III

Rain Harvesting

Properly engineered cistern systems with first-flush diverters, mosquito screening, and irrigation integration — sized to your roof catchment and garden demand.

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Drip irrigation IV

Drip Irrigation

Precision drip systems delivering water directly to root zones, eliminating evaporation loss and surface runoff. Controller programming included.

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Soil health programme V

Soil Health

Laboratory soil testing, compost amendment planning, and ongoing soil monitoring programmes. Austin's caliche-heavy soils need specific remediation strategies.

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Seasonal maintenance VI

Seasonal Maintenance

Structured seasonal programmes: spring cutback and mulching, summer monitoring, fall planting and fertilisation, winter dormancy preparation.

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How We Work

From First Call to
Finished Garden

01

Free Site Visit

We visit your property, assess soil type, sun exposure, existing drainage, and water access. No charge, no obligation.

02

Custom Design

We produce a full planting plan with species list, irrigation spec, and phased implementation schedule calibrated to your budget.

03

Installation

Our crew handles site prep, soil amendment, planting, hardscape, and irrigation installation. Typically 2–5 days for residential projects.

04

Ongoing Care

Two establishment visits in year one, then annual or seasonal maintenance programmes to keep the garden performing at its best.

Client Stories

What Our Clients
Are Saying

Genuine client experiences. Results may vary by property type and conditions.

★★★★★
"Our water bill dropped by 58% after the xeriscape install. But honestly the biggest surprise was how beautiful it looks — our neighbours keep asking who designed it. StoneMoss completely changed how I think about Austin landscaping."
Patricia W. South Austin · Root Seasonal Programme
★★★★★
"Elena walked us through every plant choice and explained the soil science behind the design. We'd tried two other landscapers who just threw in whatever plants looked good at the nursery. This was a completely different level of expertise."
James & Yuki T. Barton Hills · Xeriscape Design + Install
★★★★★
"The rain harvesting system StoneMoss installed gave us enough stored water to get through last summer's drought with zero municipal supplemental irrigation. It paid for itself in two seasons."
Roberto A. Cedar Park · Rain Harvesting System
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