native_Houstonian Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I have an older home in Oak Forest and am looking for suggestions for a good, honest landscaper. I am not one to spend a lot of time keeping up the yard, so I am interested in low maintenance ideas. I probably would like to go with native plants - I want them to be hearty in this climate. Any suggestions for landscapers in the area that would have reasonable rates?Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Grab a couple of illegals and have them plant some hearty pear trees.You will save lots of money and the pear tree will grow fast and tall without the roots encroaching on your home's foundation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Grab a couple of illegals and have them plant some hearty pear trees.You will save lots of money and the pear tree will grow fast and tall without the roots encroaching on your home's foundation.That's it? Just pear trees? I hardly consider that landscaping.Back on topic, I'd be interested in a landscaper to do the same to my yard as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 while this may not be specific enough, the native plant society has a list of resources: http://www.npsot.org/Houston/plant_lists/PlantLists.htm click on the "sources" link at the end of the page, and there's a PDF with a list of a few places... the plant suggestions are good, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 That's it? Just pear trees? I hardly consider that landscaping.You twisted my arm.Try this fellow aggies site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyps Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I'm the same way. I ended up going to Buchannons and explaining my wants/needs. A couple of the salespeople were fabuloous! They took me around and showed me the plants that would work and even designed the layout... I did the labor but still! Now just a couple of months after planing, the plants are all flourishing! I'm having weed issues, but that would happen regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
native_Houstonian Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 resurrecting this topic - any suggestions for a landscaper who is reasonable, will do basic design and install? I want to get started before everyone gets busy for spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 resurrecting this topic - any suggestions for a landscaper who is reasonable, will do basic design and install? I want to get started before everyone gets busy for spring.Foliage Concepts did a beautiful design and install for us in the front of our ranch house years back. Savannah Hollies, hawthorne bushes,french drain and irrigation tweaking. Design, products and installation was rather cheap compared to most ( I think it cost around 3k for the entire front house line) and it looked wonderful. No maintanece except for the two small color beds I requested by the front door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 You can also try these guys at garden-guy.com. Just don't mention anything about gay people, or they won't do business with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps324 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 If he is still doing it, Rod Warner was extremely reasonable. Design is not his strongest suit. I have used him twice. The last number I had on him was 832-250-6194 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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