What a Real Landscaping Remodel Looks Like in 78251 (Westover Hills)
- David Castillo-Lopez
- May 20
- 4 min read
From Patchy Lawns to Clean, Low-Maintenance Outdoor Spaces
If you live in 78251, there’s a good chance your yard is either:
Overgrown, patchy, or uneven
Covered in weeds or bare dirt
Or just feels “unfinished” — like it needs structure, flow, and better use of space
You’re not alone. Most homes in Westover Hills, Heritage, SeaWorld area, or near Military Dr & Hunt Ln have aging yards — and in this San Antonio heat, grass doesn’t stand a chance without proper prep and the right design.
But with the right landscaping plan, even a rough yard can become something clean, simple, and low-maintenance — often for $6K–$12K.
This article breaks down what that really looks like.
No pressure. No hard sell. Just info, real photos, and an idea of what’s possible here in 78251.
A Common 78251 Yard: Before and After
One of the most common calls we get is:
“We bought the house, and the yard was already a mess. We just want it clean and done.”
We recently helped a homeowner near Military Dr & Ellison whose side and back yards looked like this:
Hard, patchy dirt
Random tufts of weeds
No edging or definition
Bare spots where nothing had grown for years
Here's what we did:
Graded and leveled the soil
Installed weed barrier
Added clean white gravel borders
Built a rock walkway with stepping stones
Rolled in fresh sod across the back yard
Added mulch rings for their trees and bushes
It took just 4 days, start to finish. Now they’ve got a yard they’re not embarrassed to show off.
Want a similar transformation in your zip code?
What You Can Actually Get for $6K–$12K in 78251
Most homeowners in this area think landscaping costs $20K–$30K minimum. It doesn’t.
Here’s what we regularly include in that price range:
Fresh sod (St. Augustine or Bermuda)
River rock or gravel install for side yards or borders
Mulch beds around trees or flower areas
Rock walkways or concrete step pads
Steel or stone edging to separate grass, rock, and mulch
Cleanup and haul-away
We design it to look clean, not overbuilt. You don’t need fancy fountains or pergolas to boost your curb appeal — just structure, color contrast, and clean lines.
📍 Why 78251 Homes Need Different Materials
The soil in this part of San Antonio is dry, rocky, and shallow. You’ve probably seen:
Grass that browns fast
Dirt that turns to concrete when dry
Mud pits when it rains too much
That’s why we use:
Sod with prepped soil base
Weed barrier + river rock where grass won’t hold
Gravel paths to control runoff and erosion
Mulch rings to hold water near trees
Low-maintenance borders that won’t shift
Everything we recommend is built for heat, no-nonsense upkeep, and clean separation.
🕒 How Long Does This Take?
Most 78251 remodels like this are done in:
3–6 days (including clean-up + delivery coordination)
Usually no permits, no inspections, and minimal noise
You don’t need to demo the entire yard — we build around what’s already there if it saves you money.
Wonder how long your project would take in 78251?
🔎 Do You Even Need a Full Remodel?
Here’s a quick checklist:
Is your front yard 50% weeds?
Are there bald spots, uneven areas, or things growing where they shouldn’t?
Is your side yard just mud, trash bags, or forgotten space?
Have you said “we should fix this up” more than 3 times?
If so — yeah, you’re due.
But not every yard needs a huge overhaul. Some just need sod, a border cleanup, and a plan for the side and back. That’s why we always start simple.
💬 What Homeowners Are Asking in 78251 Right Now:
Q: “Is landscaping still worth it if I don’t plan to stay in this house forever?"
A: Absolutely. We’ve had clients list homes for $10K–$20K higher after doing basic landscaping. Curb appeal sells fast.
Q: “What happens if the grass dies?"
A: We prep the soil right — and walk you through watering. But if you want zero grass, we’ll design a rock layout that doesn’t need mowing ever.
Q: “Can you just clean up the front and leave the back for later?”
A: Yep. We do lots of jobs in phases to help homeowners spread the budget.
🧾 Want a Custom Idea or Estimate?
We work in 78251, Westover Hills, Heritage, Military Dr, Culebra, SeaWorld, and surrounding areas.
No pressure. No sales pitch.
Just a clean estimate based on:
Your goals
Yard size
Materials you like
What’s actually realistic in this heat
We'll give you a price range and a game plan you can move on when you’re ready.
🔥 Final Word:
This is what transformation really looks like in 78251:Not fancy. Not overpriced. Just clean, strong, functional design that holds up through a South Texas summer.
If your yard’s bothering you every time you pull up to the house — you don’t need to wait.
This is what we do.
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