Pools + Water
Pool construction, decking, waterfalls and water features built together with the hardscape, planting and lighting around them — one shell, one deck, one plan.
Residential · Luxury Outdoor Living
Built for how you live.
We design and build complete outdoor environments — pools, turf, patios, concrete, pergolas, lighting, landscape and the systems beneath them — as one project, under one team.
The finished environment
The outdoors, completed.
Not grass. Not concrete. Not a pool. The place your family actually lives.
Southern Gardens brings multiple outdoor construction disciplines together into one cohesive environment. The pool is designed with the deck. The deck is designed with the turf. The lighting is designed with the planting. The drainage is designed before any of it goes in.
The result is a finished backyard where families live, entertain, relax, gather and make memories — built by one team, on one plan, without a homeowner having to coordinate a landscaper, a concrete contractor, a pool builder, an irrigation company and a cleanup crew.
Scopes coordinated under one team
- 01Landscaping
- 02Concrete
- 03Irrigation
- 04Turf
- 05Trees
- 06Pools
- 07Fencing
- 08Lighting
- 09Drainage
- 10Cleanup
- 11Site work
- Design-build, self-performed
- Residential & commercial
- Rio Grande Valley & South Texas
- One team, coordinated scopes
What we build
Every scope of the backyard. One team.
Each discipline below is a capability we design and build ourselves — and every one of them is planned alongside the others, not added later.
Landscape
Landscape design in 2D and 3D, then full installation: grading, soil, sod, layered planting and beds sized for South Texas sun.
Turf
Premium artificial turf on proper base work — backyards, pool surrounds, side yards and putting greens that stay green through August.
Concrete + Hardscape
Patios, pool decks, walkways, walls and pavers — the flatwork and structure every other scope sits on, poured and finished to hold up under South Texas heat.
Pergolas + Outdoor Living
Pergolas, covered patios, outdoor kitchens and entertainment areas — the rooms of the backyard, placed for shade, sightlines and how you host.
Lighting
Architectural uplighting, path, structure and pool lighting designed into the plan from the start, so the property performs after dark.
Irrigation + Drainage
Zoned irrigation that keeps the landscape alive and drainage that moves storm water away from the house, the pool and the patio.
Fencing
Privacy, property-line and decorative fencing with gates — set straight, finished clean and matched to the rest of the environment.
Trees
Tree placement, planting, trimming and removal handled as part of the site plan — shade where you need it, clearance where you don’t.
The whole property
Complete Backyard Transformations
The full scope under one contract: design, pool, concrete, turf, landscape, irrigation, drainage, lighting, trees and fencing — sequenced by one team from the first grade stake to the final walk-through.
Residential projects
Craftsmanship you can see.
Real projects, real photography — pools, turf, lighting and landscape built in the Rio Grande Valley.
Before / After
During the build. And finished.
Drag to compare the same project mid-installation and complete. Real work, photographed on site — not a rendering.
The design-build process
From concept to completion.
Four stages, one team. The same process whether the scope is a patio and lighting or a complete backyard with a pool.
- 01
Discover
Understand the property, goals, scope and vision.
- 02
Design
Develop the environment and coordinate every applicable project scope.
- 03
Build
Execute construction with communication and accountability.
- 04
Transform
Deliver a finished environment designed to perform and endure.
What a project with us looks like
One vision. One team. One finished environment.
Design first.
Site plans, 2D layouts and 3D renderings before construction begins — so you see the finished environment, and approve it, before anything is poured or planted.
One contract. Coordinated scopes.
Concrete, pool, turf, landscape, irrigation, drainage, lighting, trees and fencing are sequenced by one team under one agreement — not eight subcontractors you have to schedule.
Built to endure South Texas heat.
Base work under the turf, drainage under the patio, zoned irrigation under the planting and material choices made for a climate that punishes shortcuts.
Google reviews
What clients say.
In their own words.
★★★★★G
“I would give this business 100 stars if I could! They came out right away, I received a quote almost immediately and 2 days later they were here. If you’re looking for a business who is honest, clear and talented, these are the people you want.”
Gwyneth Trevino
Local Guide · Google review
Walkway landscaping · Landscape design & construction
★★★★★G
“This is the only landscaping place to use in the Valley. They are reliable, reasonable and work hard to get the job completed even in this hot weather. The job was done exactly how I wanted. A very trustworthy place.”
Karen Roy
Local Guide · Google review
★★★★★G
“6 stars for Southern Gardens. Our project was artificial turf and they went above and way beyond. Communication was top notch. Don’t waste your time waiting for another contractor — just call Southern Gardens.”
William Staehely
Local Guide · Google review
Artificial turf
★★★★★G
“Absolutely remarkable work. My property is beautified and looking like me and my fiancée envisioned it — in fact even better. I was shocked how quick and efficient the work was done. I would highly recommend these landscapers.”
modesto caro
Google review
Landscape design, installation & stone masonry
★★★★★G
“The results exceeded our expectations. Southern Gardens took the time to understand exactly what we wanted, offered thoughtful suggestions and maintained clear communication throughout the entire process. We definitely recommend them.”
Tommy Martz
Google review
★★★★★G
“I am beyond thrilled with the exceptional work done on our new home. The attention to detail from everyone involved, ensuring our little ones have the perfect backyard, truly made it all worthwhile.”
Andrea Torres
Local Guide · Google review
★★★★★G
“Great people to work with. The process was clear and straightforward from the beginning. We are very happy with the quality of the work done for the expansion and redo of our outdoor patio and pergola.”
Jessica G
Local Guide · Google review
Patio & pergola
★★★★★G
“We have used Southern Gardens for tree trimming twice and more recently permanent lights on our house. With every project they’ve always provided reliable, high quality work. Will always recommend their services!”
Monette Valdivia
Google review
Tree trimming · Landscape lighting
★★★★★G
“Southern Gardens did a great job with our front yard landscaping! They were easy to work with and extremely responsive and helpful with any questions or concerns we had. We thoroughly enjoyed working with them!”
Crystal Villarreal
Google review
★★★★★G
“This company is amazing! So friendly, good communication, FAST work and beautiful work too! My kids are obsessed with the pool. 10/10 recommend.”
rebecca schwartz
Google review
Pool
★★★★★G
“I would give this business 100 stars if I could! They came out right away, I received a quote almost immediately and 2 days later they were here. If you’re looking for a business who is honest, clear and talented, these are the people you want.”
Gwyneth Trevino
Local Guide · Google review
Walkway landscaping · Landscape design & construction
★★★★★G
“This is the only landscaping place to use in the Valley. They are reliable, reasonable and work hard to get the job completed even in this hot weather. The job was done exactly how I wanted. A very trustworthy place.”
Karen Roy
Local Guide · Google review
★★★★★G
“6 stars for Southern Gardens. Our project was artificial turf and they went above and way beyond. Communication was top notch. Don’t waste your time waiting for another contractor — just call Southern Gardens.”
William Staehely
Local Guide · Google review
Artificial turf
★★★★★G
“Absolutely remarkable work. My property is beautified and looking like me and my fiancée envisioned it — in fact even better. I was shocked how quick and efficient the work was done. I would highly recommend these landscapers.”
modesto caro
Google review
Landscape design, installation & stone masonry
★★★★★G
“The results exceeded our expectations. Southern Gardens took the time to understand exactly what we wanted, offered thoughtful suggestions and maintained clear communication throughout the entire process. We definitely recommend them.”
Tommy Martz
Google review
★★★★★G
“I am beyond thrilled with the exceptional work done on our new home. The attention to detail from everyone involved, ensuring our little ones have the perfect backyard, truly made it all worthwhile.”
Andrea Torres
Local Guide · Google review
★★★★★G
“Great people to work with. The process was clear and straightforward from the beginning. We are very happy with the quality of the work done for the expansion and redo of our outdoor patio and pergola.”
Jessica G
Local Guide · Google review
Patio & pergola
★★★★★G
“We have used Southern Gardens for tree trimming twice and more recently permanent lights on our house. With every project they’ve always provided reliable, high quality work. Will always recommend their services!”
Monette Valdivia
Google review
Tree trimming · Landscape lighting
★★★★★G
“Southern Gardens did a great job with our front yard landscaping! They were easy to work with and extremely responsive and helpful with any questions or concerns we had. We thoroughly enjoyed working with them!”
Crystal Villarreal
Google review
★★★★★G
“This company is amazing! So friendly, good communication, FAST work and beautiful work too! My kids are obsessed with the pool. 10/10 recommend.”
rebecca schwartz
Google review
Pool
Reviews above are from homeowners. Commercial, general-contractor and developer references are provided with our qualifications package and will be published here as clients approve them.
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Start your outdoor project.
Tell us about the property and what you want to build. We start with the site and the design — before a single scope is scheduled.