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Humble Landscapes in San Marcos

We are based in San Marcos and serve the entire city. From regular lawn mowing to full landscape design, we are the local choice for homeowners who want reliable service. We know the neighborhoods and the soil here.

4.5 stars on Google

From 10 verified customer reviews.

Local, and close by

Covering San Marcos, TX and the surrounding communities.

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Local service

Proudly serving San Marcos

San Marcos sits on the edge of the Hill Country, where the blackland prairie meets limestone ridges. The housing stock here runs from older bungalows and ranch-style homes near the square to newer subdivisions spreading out toward I-35 and the river. The soil is a mix of clay and loam, heavy when wet, and the summer heat pushes grass and weeds hard. Yards vary from tight city lots to half-acre spreads, and the live oaks and pecans drop leaves that need constant attention. The work here demands a crew that knows how to read the ground and the season.

Our crew loads up each morning from our base in San Marcos, so we are already on the ground before most jobs start. We roll into a neighborhood with mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools, work the yard from the edges inward, and clear every clippings pile before we leave. Being local means we can run a tight schedule, handle a quick trim between regular cuts, and show up knowing the streets and the shortcuts. We treat the mess like it was our own yard, because we live here too.

Humble Landscapes works across San Marcos, TX and the surrounding communities, so a crew is never far from San Marcos. Call (512) 574-3057 or request a free estimate and we’ll come out and take a look.

Local demand

What San Marcos homeowners call us for

Lawn Mowing

The clay-loam soil here grows St. Augustine and Bermuda thick in summer. We cut at the right height to keep roots deep and the lawn healthy through the heat.

Landscape Design

Newer subdivisions and older lots alike need plants that handle the limestone drainage and July sun. We plan beds that work with the slope and the soil.

Hedge Trimming

Live oaks, yaupon, and ligustrum line many San Marcos fences. We shape them clean, keeping growth away from roofs and walkways without cutting past the green.

Weed Control

Clay soil holds weed seeds through winter. We spot-treat and pull before the seed heads form, keeping the yard clean without drenching the whole lawn.

Typical projects

The kind of work we take on in San Marcos

Weekly Lawn Maintenance, San Marcos

Weekly Lawn Maintenance

We mow, edge, trim, and blow every yard on a regular schedule. We adjust the cut height through the growing season and keep the clippings off the sidewalks.

Full Yard Cleanup, San Marcos

Full Yard Cleanup

We strip out dead growth, rake leaves, pull weeds, and haul off the debris. The yard goes from overgrown to tidy in a single visit, with everything bagged and gone.

Mulching and Bed Refresh, San Marcos

Mulching and Bed Refresh

We spread fresh mulch over existing beds, pull the weeds first, and edge the border clean. The new layer holds moisture through the dry months and keeps the soil cool.

What we do here

Every service, available in San Marcos

Where we work

Across San Marcos

The Square and Downtown

Historic homes with narrow lots and mature trees. We work around tight gates, parked cars, and shallow utility lines. Every cut is a clean-up job for the neighbors.

I-35 Corridor

Newer subdivisions off the highway with larger lots and HOA rules. We edge straight, blow clippings off driveways, and keep the landscaping tidy for the street view.

Outlying Acreage

Properties past the city limits on two to five acres. We mow pasture edges, trim fence lines, and manage the brush that creeps in from the creeks and draws.

Before work starts

Permits & local rules in San Marcos

Tree Removal Permits

San Marcos requires a permit for removing any tree over a certain trunk diameter, especially live oaks. Check with the city's planning department before cutting anything large.

Fence and Structure Rules

If your landscape design includes a new fence, retaining wall, or shed, the city may require a building permit. Ask the permits office what applies to your property line.

Questions

San Marcos questions, answered

Reviews

What San Marcos homeowners say

4.5 average from 10 Google reviews

Humble Landscapes is great. I have had them service two different properties and they always do right by me. If the yard does not need mowed on the scheduled date, they will ring the door bell and ask if we want it mowed.
Sam Cain
Google Review
David and his team members are really amazing. Their services are great. I would highly recommend KB home community to get lawn services from Humble Landscaping.
Shabnam Ejaz
Google Review
David is well worth the wait. Great designer, he incorporated our ideas into a really nice design and made it happen. Amazing attention to detail...the yard looks great.
APPLOVER
Google Review
I have used these guys a few times to maintain our front and back yard. They do an awesome job! Dave and his crew are very friendly, thorough, and are very affordable.
seth manlove
Google Review
Very excellent work. They are always offering recommendations for how to have a better looking lawn. They keep prices low and always treat me fairly. I cannot say enough good things about these guys.
Eric Tooley
Google Review

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