Commercial Landscaping in Houston, TX
Commercial landscaping covers the design, install, and upkeep of grounds for offices, retail centers, and HOA communities. It is for property managers and boards who need reliable curb appeal and a site that stays in code. In Houston, that means handling permits, tree rules, and detention ponds, not just mowing.
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How We Handle Commercial Landscaping in Houston
01 Free Site Assessment
We walk the property with you, review the grounds, drainage, and any HOA or code issues, and learn your priorities. Then we scope the work, whether it is a redesign, an install, or ongoing maintenance. The assessment and written quote are free.
02 In-House Design & Compliance Check
Our team plans the grounds in-house and checks the work against Houston’s rules. That includes the tree and shrub ordinance, required parking-lot trees, and impervious-cover limits. For HOA sites, we build to the community’s approved plant palette and architectural guidelines.
03 Permits & Proposal
We pull the correct city landscaping or right-of-way permit before install work, so you avoid stop-work orders and forced removal. You get a clear written proposal with scope, materials, and schedule. For HOA common areas, we submit plans for board approval.
04 Installation or Renovation
Our crew installs or renovates the grounds, matching tough turf to high-traffic entries and shade-tolerant grass to lower-traffic zones. We handle tree mitigation where a protected tree must come out. A dedicated site lead runs the job.
05 Ongoing Grounds Maintenance
We keep the property on a schedule you can count on: mowing, bed care, detention-pond upkeep, and irrigation checks. We coordinate the annual backflow test on commercial irrigation so the site stays compliant. Our workmanship guarantee backs the work.
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Strong Landscaping, led by the creative genius, Thomas, has been doing my landscaping for 10 years. I used to pass by his work and just drool over it, never thinking I could afford it, but one day I asked him for a quote and was so shocked… Read more
Strong Landscaping has completely transformed the way I think about landscaping! They do amazing work, are professional, kind, and helpful. Before starting work at my house, they met with me several times to understand my priorities and were flexible when I wanted to do work in phases.… Read more
We used Strong to do a full front yard overhaul, new walkways, bed shaping etc. They listened to what we wanted and what was important to us, provided options and designs to meet our needs and when they went to execute it was remarkably organized, efficient, and we love the finished product.… Read more
Strong Landscaping installed my front and back patios from dirt to a beautiful, long-lasting hardscape (many) years ago. I enjoyed working with Thomas who helped design and oversee the work. It is difficult to keep pavers on solid footing in Houston with our clay soil issues.… Read more
We had an awesome experience with Strong Landscaping to refresh the backyard. The team was very enthusiastic, hardworking and responsive, plus they came with a great vision and ideas for my yard. Everything they planted looks healthy and I finally feel like I can enjoy my backyard.… Read more
The Strong team was great from start to finish on our yard overhaul and since then we have started weekly maintenance with them as well as seasonal refreshes with flowers and greenery that are seasonally appropriate and able to thrive in the wild Houston seasons. Would not hesitate to recommend to others.
For the last few years, Strong Landscaping has made our storefront look better than ever! The plants are healthy and eye catching. When our Peggy Martin roses are in bloom, clients comment almost daily about how lovely it all looks.… Read more
Thomas is brilliant! His team executes his vision flawlessly! Very professional. Superb workmanship and incredible attention to detail! Strong takes great pride in their work and creates beautiful spaces.… Read more
I am absolutely thrilled with Strong Landscaping's transformation of my yard into an oasis. Their expertise in design, creativity, and dedication to quality were critical to the project's success. I greatly appreciated their attention to detail and commitment to doing things the right way!… Read more
I recently worked with Strong Landscaping—specifically Thomas, Leah and their fantastic team—on a project to rejuvenate my front porch, and I couldn't be happier with the results. They cleared out debris from past storms, repaired and enhanced the stonework and pathways.… Read more
Cannot recommend highly enough. The team is responsive and went above and beyond in coordinating my landscaping to my interior design style and suggesting options that will have long term benefits like privacy, curb appeal, and (hopefully!) property value.… Read more
Strong landscaping is THE BEST!! Even though I live in San Antonio they have been helpful by offering advice on drought tolerant plants and helping plan out the flower beds around the front of the house. They also provided design suggestions regarding a playground in the backyard. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.
Strong landscaping is awesome. Thomas and Leah are the A Team! We are working with them for synthetic grass in the backyard and they helped us design the front. Repeat customer for life.
Alan and Thomas did a great job on my yard. Unfortunately, they had to fix a mess of the yard that another landscaper had done. They went beyond what they had promised just to get the yard going in the right direction. Super creative and finish the work in a timely manner.
Great service by a great team. This company stands out to me as a quality customer oriented company. I wouldn't look anywhere else. These guys are awesome.
Thomas is a genius when it comes to design! I love working with him and his team! Love my family over at Strong Landscaping.
Why Houston Properties Choose Our Commercial Landscaping
Anyone can mow. Keeping a Houston commercial site in code, draining right, and looking sharp takes real expertise. We have designed, installed, and maintained grounds for over 20 years, across 500-plus projects, and we are fully licensed and insured.
Houston Properties
Code and Permit Handled
We pull the right city permits, meet the tree and parking-lot planting rules, and handle caliper-inch tree mitigation. That keeps your site clean for a certificate of occupancy or lease terms, from Katy to Sugar Land.
Licensed Irrigation, Tested Backflow
Commercial sites almost always have in-ground irrigation. We use licensed irrigation work and schedule the annual backflow test, so you avoid a water-provider shutoff. That is a real edge over unlicensed mow-and-blow crews.
Detention Ponds Kept Draining
Many Houston commercial and HOA sites have a detention basin that must drain as engineered. We keep the side-slopes mowed and the inlets clear, so the pond does not stagnate and breed mosquitoes.
Commercial Grounds Built for Houston Conditions
Houston commercial work is as much about compliance as it is about curb appeal. We plant from the approved parking-lot and tree lists, meet the required tree counts and buffers, and pull the right permits before install. Handled up front, that keeps a property manager clear of stop-work orders, forced removals, and mitigation surprises.
Our turf choices match the way a site is actually used. Tough Bermuda or Zoysia goes at high-traffic entries and walkways, and shade-tolerant St. Augustine fills lower-traffic zones. Our heavy alkaline clay turns some grasses iron-deficient, so we correct fertility and compaction rather than fight the wrong grass.
The long-term value is a property that stays sharp, compliant, and draining as designed, year after year. We keep detention basins clear, irrigation tested, and grounds on a dependable schedule. From The Woodlands to Cypress, our commercial clients get one licensed, insured team and a single site lead who knows the site.
Proudly Serving Homeowners Across Local Communities
Strong Landscaping provides premium landscaping and outdoor living services throughout surrounding neighborhoods and service areas, delivering tailored outdoor solutions designed for each property and environment.
- Downtown Houston
- East Downtown (EaDo)
- West University Place
- Montrose
- Rice Military
- The Heights
- Near Northside
- Garden Oaks & Oak Forest
- River Oaks
- Memorial
- Braeswood Place
- Texas Medical Center
- Greenway Plaza
- Spring Branch
- Galleria
- Westchase
- Energy Corridor
- Upper Kirby
- Bellaire
Outdoor Transformations Designed To Last
Frequently Asked Questions
What does commercial landscaping include?
It covers the full care of a commercial property’s grounds: design and installation of new landscaping, ongoing mowing and bed maintenance, irrigation service, tree and parking-lot planting to code, and upkeep of detention ponds and drainage features. For HOA communities it also means common-area maintenance to the association’s standards. We tailor the scope to your property, from a one-time renovation to a year-round grounds contract.
How much does commercial landscaping cost in Houston?
Cost depends on the size of the property, the scope, and whether it is a one-time install or an ongoing maintenance contract. Permit work, tree mitigation, and detention-pond upkeep also factor in. Because we handle compliance and licensed irrigation, the price reflects a site kept in good standing, not just a mow-and-go. We give you a free site assessment and a written quote scoped to your property.
How often should commercial landscaping be maintained?
Most commercial and HOA properties need weekly or biweekly service through the growing season, tapering in winter. Turf, beds, irrigation, and detention basins each need regular attention to stay sharp and compliant. We set a dependable schedule matched to your site and budget, and one site lead owns the account. That consistency is what protects tenant impressions and keeps HOA complaints down across Houston.
Do I need a permit for commercial landscaping in Houston?
Often, yes. The Houston Permitting Center issues a commercial landscaping permit for new landscaping on a commercial property, and any planting in the city right-of-way, like esplanades or parkway strips, needs a separate right-of-way permit. We pull the correct permits before work begins rather than planting unpermitted, which protects you from stop-work orders and forced removal. Twenty years of local work means we know which permit applies.
Do you handle HOA and deed-restriction landscaping in Houston?
Yes. Houston has no zoning, so many communities run on deed restrictions and HOA rules, and landscaping changes usually need architectural committee approval first. We work to the community’s approved plant palette and guidelines and submit plans for approval, so installs are not rejected or forced out. State law also limits HOAs from fining for brown turf during a mandated watering restriction, with a grace period after.
Do you maintain commercial irrigation and detention ponds?
Yes. Commercial irrigation must be serviced by a licensed irrigator, and the backflow assembly needs an annual test to keep the property compliant and avoid a water-provider shutoff. We use or coordinate licensed irrigation work and schedule that test. We also keep detention-pond slopes mowed and outfalls clear so the basin drains as engineered, which matters on our flat, poorly draining Gulf Coast sites.
