Garden Design, Inc.

Garden Design Inc. handles irrigation along with full landscape and outdoor living work from their base at 1925 Valley View Lane in Farmers Branch. They cover residential yards and commercial properties across Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, and San Antonio, and they have operated since 1993. The company takes on design, installation, and upkeep for everything from small gardens to large estates and corporate sites. Their services include front and backyard landscaping, hardscape builds, tree work, and sod placement, with project managers assigned to keep each job moving from first meeting to final cleanup.

Customers call them for low-maintenance yard redesigns that replace bare dirt or overgrown areas with sod, shrubs, and trees suited to Texas heat. Reviewers mention Robert Watson and Doug guiding full installs that include irrigation adjustments, Kevin Ellington keeping details straight on front-yard updates, Blake handling backyard renovations with privacy plantings, Heath delivering designs that block neighboring views, and Kendal Eubanks replacing trees so they stay healthy. Some jobs involve leveling ground for better drainage, adding patios, or fixing sprinkler coverage after sod goes down, and the crews finish in stages while coordinating with other trades.

They respond to calls promptly, show up on time for consultations, and send clear proposals that list materials and costs before work starts. Project managers like Jesse or Grant hold pre-work meetings to sort out any site issues, and the teams stay in touch through the whole process. Service reaches the listed cities with residential and commercial crews available during standard business hours, and reviewers note they return for warranty fixes when needed.

The Google rating sits at 4.2. Reviews often praise clear communication from staff such as Scott, Daniel, and Kenny, solid designs that match what owners asked for, and clean job sites on both small and large projects. A few note problems with small patio jobs or drainage fixes that needed later correction.

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“I’m incredibly thrilled with our new landscaping! Robert Watson was communicative and caring throughout the entire process and an absolute pleasure to work with. I wanted a low maintenance design to take us into retirement and he delivered. Doug, the project manager, ensured everything went smoothly with the installation and Robert kept in touch throughout. The crew was kind and professional. Thank you, Garden Design team!”

“I wanted to add to and modify my landscaping. Grant came out and I gave him some general ideas of what I wanted. Grant took that information and developed a landscape design. We worked on that design until I knew it was what I would like to do. Garden Design took the design and turned it into a detailed proposal reflecting the quantities of materials and cost. I was happy with the proposal and gave approval. Jesse was assigned as project manager. Grant and Jesse came out on a pre-work meeting. This meeting gave all of us to communicate the vision for the landscaping as well as an opportunity to communicate potential items that could impact the work. The work was completed in three stages. I am very happy with the result. The plants used are very healthy and growing already. Working with both Grant and Jesse was a pleasure. I am considering additional work for perhaps next year. I will be calling Grant when I am ready.”

“We built our forever home on Lake Lewisville. We wanted to make sure that our landscaping reflected our style. Garden Design went through many iterations and planning to create a master piece. The sales team works hand in hand with in-house design team to create a professional design. When implementation is underway the Project Manager ensures success. I would recommend Garden Designs to any of my friends. If they can handle a tough customer like me they can help you. Chris & Julie - Texas Lake House Living”

“Blake helped us redesign and install both front and backyard landscaping - from completed sod install, to picking out and planting greenery that is low maintenance and expected to withstand Texas heat! Nothing was growing before he came in to help, the before photos of our yard would have been a big mud pit. We’re extremely happy with the result, and the entire process from start to finish was very smooth. We can’t wait to enjoy the warmer months outside with the kids!”

“When we started our pool building process, we reached out to several landscaping companies and Garden Design was by far the best option for us from day 1. Heath arrived right on time and was extremely professional and knowledgeable. I told him our overall desire was privacy, as we have quite a few houses looking in our backyard. Otherwise, I told him I was open to ideas. He got right to work and returned a design to us within the allotted time frame. I was blown away by his creativity and just overall knowledge of plants and what works in our area or would best fit our needs. It was a no brainer for us to go with Garden Design, and Heath was the sole reason. His communication through the whole process was extremely timely and thorough and he addressed any changes or concerns we had quickly. The install was done right at the time they gave us and only took a few days. We have friends who have had much smaller projects done with other companies and they took several weeks to install. Doug, the project manager, was on site and available to help get everything just the way we wanted it. When we were not happy with a specific tree or plant, Heath replaced it without any question. He wa”

“Andrew, Byron and the team at Garden Design did an AMAZING job with our backyard. I highly recommend them! They were very professional and did everything the RIGHT way. By far, the best landscaping design company out there! Now just waiting for the rest of our patio furniture to arrive so that we can fully enjoy the space!”

“I saw all the glowing reviews on Google and thought this would be a great company for my little patio job but apparently they are focused on large scale jobs only. My advisor Grant never offered any design beyond a rectangular patio, tried to talk me out of anything that was even a little custom and was late to deliver absolutely everything. When they did finally show up, they tried using materials we didn't agree on, broke, misaligned or actually buried my sprinkler heads under the patio, had to keep coming out over and over to fix mistakes or incomplete work. Everything was late and very poorly done. Note in the picture the contractor grade downspout "extension", the fact that the patio is not level with the ground and the stone steps they tried to talk me out of before spending 2 months finding them. This small patio job took 4 months to complete. I'm shocked at the ineptitude, especially given all the great reviews here. If you have a $100k job they may be good but for anything less than that - do not come near them!”

“11/3/25 Monday Delivered a load of trees 9:15 AM arrived 11:00 AM empty There's no dock. Everything is unloaded by hand and placed on a small tractor.”

“Over the course of multiple months, we worked extensively with Scott at Garden Design for a complete overhaul of the landscaping in front of my house. Things had to be carefully scheduled so as to get the 'order of operations' correct (my mom and I were separately handling the back landscaping ourselves along with other problems at my house). Garden Design accommodated our every need and was helpful the whole way. What a refreshing and fantastic experience! Scott worked with us through multiple design revisions to build, schedule, and ultimately implement a solid plan to correct all the issues with the old/original landscaping. Scott also gave us great advice on things that we ultimately did not have Garden Design do for us (like the backyard landscaping, problematic tree removal, and how to handle the sides of the house); he was always willing to look at something unrelated to the front redesign - which he was handling - and give us a few helpful thoughts. As part of the planning process, Scott dropped by multiple times to inspect and evaluate the various problems and suggest how they might be handled. When the time came for the install, Garden Design's installation crew di”

“We engaged Garden design to install landscaping (sod, flower beds, shrubs, trees and seasonals) and to help level front and back yards for drainage at our new custom home in Dallas. In total, spent $18k with Garden Design. The result of that $18k is the brown grass photos in this review. The work was so bad that only the boxwood shrubs they installed in the front still exist today. We engaged another landscaper (Tellus Outdoors) to re-do or replace 75% of what GD had done, and to completely outfit the back yard (after tearing up the sod/sand disaster GD left behind). The non-green/brown/puddle pictures here are AFTER Garden Design’s install and lot leveling. The now beautiful pictures are courtesy of the fantastic work our other vendor did. The pictures should speak for themselves in terms of comparing Garden Design to another vendor. Eric Liebman was the sales rep and project manager from Garden Design. He came to see their project only after I refused to pay their invoice. He admitted it looked like a disaster and offered to try and fix it. I declined, paid the invoice so we could go our separate ways, and spent another $30k repairing and improving from what GD had done. Obviousl”

“We couldn’t be more pleased with the work Garden Design, Inc. did for us. From start to finish, the experience was smooth, professional, and surprisingly stress-free. Robert Watson was not only friendly but also incredibly collaborative—he helped us develop a beautiful front yard design that fits our style and is easy to maintain. Our project manager, Kevin Ellington, was outstanding. He stayed on top of every detail and kept things moving efficiently. The team coordinated seamlessly with the irrigation and tree services, and the entire installation was completed in just over a day. The crew was prompt, respectful, and left the site spotless. We’ve worked with other landscaping companies in the past, and it’s often felt like more trouble than it was worth. This time was different—this was by far the easiest and most professional landscaping experience we’ve had. I highly recommend Garden Design, Inc. to anyone looking for high-quality, hassle-free landscape work.”

“Robert, Doug and their entire crew do the BEST work in all of Metroplex!!! I might be a little partial, but we have the best yard in the neighborhood because of them and their crew. If you are looking to have the best yard in your neighborhood, they’re the people to call!!!”

“We have Garden Design did our backyard landscaping project. We are very happy for the result. It is beautiful! Robert is great to work with, he is professional and care what client's want and he listens. He and Kevin and team delivered an excellent service. I highly recommend Garden Design and call Robert for your landscaping project design. Thank you Robert and thank you Kevin!”

“Garden design came out to help level my front yard. They threw some dirt on it in random places and left. They actually made the leveling worse.”

“We had to have a tree replaced in our front yard and worked with Kendal Eubanks from Garden Design. He went the extra mile and got us just the kind of tree we wanted. The planting process was smooth and efficient and the tree is healthy and vibrant- we are looking forward to many years of beautiful fall color.”

“The Garden Design Team did an outstanding job with our sod installation! We were replacing several large patches throughout the yard and the crew did an excellent job and made sure all the sprinklers were still working after the install. We were so pleased, we hired them again, a few days later to mulch our flower beds. Special thanks to Kendal who made sure the entire process from start to finish was smooth and Antonio and his crew for the great installation.”

“One-year update: Dec 2024: We continue to have positive experiences with Garden Design. When we had some warrant work to complete, they were communicative and understanding of our concerns. We appreciate working with Jeff and Robert! Our Garden Design Project Manager, Blake, along with his colleagues Jeff, Bernado, and Bryon excited our expectations. They worked with us within our budget to ensure our backyard renovation was completed on time and within budget. They provided quality and timely feedback, and were able to address any questions that arose along the way. We highly recommend working with Blake for your landscaping needs, and have already recommended him to several of our friends/neighbors. Cheers!”

“Advertising on your company vehicles is a great idea, unless your employees drive like jerks. On Tuesday at 4:17 pm a Garden Design truck heading south on the DNT decided to exit to 121 from the FAR LEFT LANE. They hit their brakes going 75 MPH and cut all the way to the right. There was traffic backed up in the exit lane, but that didn’t worry them. They just cut across the solid lines and stripes right before the crash barrier to make the exit. Simply their braking move in the left lane was dangerous and it only got worse from there.”

“What a great company, one of very few that I felt is fair, and have a human side to them. One of the Account managers Daniel, who is not only very professional and kind but also very understanding and helpful. Thank you Daniel, keep up the great work and i hope if the company management reads my review you have a gem of an employee and he deserves a pat on the back. Guys the next time i need anything with my lawn, I will be calling you up.”

“I have been working with Kenny as my PM on a commercial job for about 2 months, and I would rate not only Garden Design but Kenny as a top notch 10/10. Highly recommend to individuals, and companies. Jerry is our Area Manager for Garden Design and he is among the best as well. Not a single complaint.”