Landscape Design

Landscape Design in Lubbock, TX: Plans Built for Wind, Sun and Limited Water

Lubbockscape offers landscape design in Lubbock, TX 79424 for homeowners who want a front yard, backyard or full property plan before spending money on plants and hardscape. Our designs combine layout, plant selection, irrigation, lighting and hardscape into one scaled plan, built around how you use the yard and what actually survives on the South Plains.

What's Included

What Our Landscape Design Service Includes

Packages

Landscape Design Packages

PackageBest ForDeliverables
ConsultationQuick direction on a small areaOn-site walk, recommendations, rough plant list
Front Yard or Backyard PlanOne area redesignScaled plan, plant list, material list, estimate
Full Property Master PlanNew builds and full renovationsFront and back plans, irrigation layout, lighting, phased budget

Ask about design fees and whether they're credited toward installation.

Design Principles

Landscape Design Principles for Lubbock Yards

Design for the Wind

Spring winds usually come from the south and southwest, while winter cold fronts arrive from the north. We use evergreen screens on exposed sides, place patios where structures break the wind and avoid light mulch that blows away.

Shade the West Side

Afternoon sun hits hardest on west-facing walls and patios. A shade tree, pergola or shade sail on the west side can make a backyard usable on summer evenings.

Group Plants by Water Need

We group plants into hydrozones (high, moderate, low) so each irrigation zone matches what's planted there. Mixing thirsty and drought-tolerant plants on one zone wastes water and kills one or the other.

Choose Plants That Handle 0°F and 100°F

Lubbock is in USDA Zone 7, and local Master Gardeners note that plants must handle sustained temperatures near 0°F to be considered hardy here. We only specify plants proven in Lubbock yards.

Plan for Caliche and Alkaline Soil

We probe planting areas for caliche and choose trees and shrubs that tolerate high pH. Planting holes are dug wide and, where needed, through caliche so roots and water can move.

Right-Size the Lawn

Keep grass where people and pets use it, and switch hard-to-water strips, slopes and shady corners to beds, rock, xeriscaping or artificial turf.

Plant Guide

Plants We Often Use in Lubbock Landscape Designs

CategoryExamples
Shade treesChinese pistache, cedar elm, bur oak, chinquapin oak, lacebark elm
Small & ornamental treesDesert willow, redbud (Oklahoma or Mexican), vitex
Evergreen shrubsDwarf yaupon holly, juniper varieties, agarita, Texas sage (can freeze back in hard winters)
Flowering shrubs & perennialsAutumn sage, Russian sage, blackfoot daisy, gaura, lantana (dies back in winter)
Ornamental grassesLittle bluestem, Mexican feathergrass, blue grama, sideoats grama
AccentsRed yucca, soaptree yucca, sotol

Final plant lists depend on sun, space and water on your property.

Process

Our Landscape Design Process

1

Consultation & Analysis

Goals, budget, style and how you use the yard, followed by site measurements and analysis.

2

Concept & Final Plan

Layout options reviewed with you, then a scaled drawing with plant and material lists, irrigation and lighting.

3

Estimate & Build

Itemized installation price with phases if needed, HOA submittal where required, then our crew builds the design.

Inspiration

Design Ideas for Lubbock Homes

Low-Water Front Yard

Native grasses, red yucca, boulders and a crushed granite path with a small Bermuda or buffalograss panel.

Family Backyard

Sod or turf play lawn, shaded patio on the west side, drip-irrigated perimeter beds.

Dog-Friendly Yard

Pet turf, a gravel run along the fence, tough shrubs away from the dogs' path.

Entertaining Backyard

Paver patio, fire pit, pergola, path lighting and a screened seating area out of the wind.

New Construction Lot

Full grading plan, trees placed for future shade, irrigation designed before sod.

Service Area

Landscape Design in 79424 and Every Lubbock ZIP Code

Landscape design in 79424 or 79423 often starts with a nearly blank builder yard and a question about where shade and privacy should go. In 79410, 79411 and 79413, designs usually work around mature trees, older hardscape and established beds.

79424
79423
79416
79407
79413
79414
79412
79410
79411
79401
79406
79415
79403
79404
Wolfforth 79382
Shallowater 79363
Slaton 79364
Idalou 79329
Ransom Canyon 79366
New Deal 79350
Questions

Landscape Design Lubbock: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does landscape design cost in Lubbock?
Ranges from a low-cost consultation for one area to a full property master plan with irrigation and lighting. Design fees depend on property size and detail.
Do I need a landscape design before installation?
For small projects like a bed refresh, no. For a full front yard, backyard or new construction, a design saves money by getting plant placement, irrigation zones and drainage right the first time.
How long does a landscape design take?
Most residential landscape designs take 1 to 3 weeks from consultation to final plan, depending on size and revisions.
Can you design a yard that my HOA will approve?
Yes. We prepare plans with plant lists and materials for HOA architectural review. Texas Property Code Section 202.007 limits HOAs from banning drought-resistant landscaping, though HOAs can still require approval and reasonable standards.
What plants survive Lubbock winters and summers?
Plants that do well in Lubbock include desert willow, Chinese pistache, cedar elm, red yucca, autumn sage, Russian sage, blackfoot daisy, little bluestem and Mexican feathergrass. They tolerate alkaline soil, wind, summer heat and winter cold.
Do you offer landscape design in 79423?
Yes. Landscape design consultations are available in 79423 (South Lubbock), 79424, 79416 and every other Lubbock ZIP code listed above, plus Wolfforth, Shallowater and Ransom Canyon.
Do I have to use Lubbockscape for installation if you design my yard?
No, but our design-to-install process means the same team that draws the plan builds it, which avoids miscommunication between a designer and a separate installer.
Can you design around an existing pool or structure?
Yes. We plan planting, hardscape and irrigation around pools, decks and other existing structures on your property.

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Tell us what you want your yard to do and send a few photos. We'll schedule a consultation and walk you through design options.

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