Design first: 2D and 3D
2D plans are the working drawing: scaled beds, paths, patios, plant locations and notes that an install crew can build from and that make quotes accurate. 3D designs let you walk through the idea first — the easiest way to agree on layout, materials and plant heights before money goes into the ground.
We design complete outdoor spaces — front entries, backyards, pool surrounds and side yards — with plants chosen for North Texas heat and clay soil, grouped by water need so each irrigation zone can be scheduled correctly. Builders can bring us in early so the landscape, drainage and irrigation are planned with the house.
What we install
- Planting — trees, shrubs and perennials, including drought-tolerant plants suited to North Texas.
- Beds and borders — new bed lines, edging, soil preparation and mulch or river rock.
- Flagstone paths and stepping-stone walks.
- River rock beds for low-water areas and drainage swales.
- Downspout drainage to move roof water away from the foundation.
- Irrigation — new or modified sprinkler and drip zones to match the new layout (see below).
Built from a plan
Every install starts from a drawing, whether that is our own 2D or 3D design or a plan from your landscape architect or builder. Working from a plan keeps the scope, the quote and the finished yard aligned.
Irrigation, included
CZ Designs began in 2021 as an irrigation design firm, and irrigation is part of every residential install. In Texas, installing irrigation requires a licensed irrigator; Hunter Cerny is a Texas Licensed Irrigator (LI #23726). Each zone is laid out by plant type, sun exposure and slope before a trench is dug, for even coverage and less overspray.
- Spray and rotor zones for turf, sized to the area and the water pressure available.
- Drip irrigation for beds and foundations. The City of Grapevine itself recommends drip near a home's foundation to help reduce the effects of soil movement.
- Valves, backflow prevention and the controller, placed where they can be reached and serviced.
- A rain and freeze sensor, so the system shuts off when it should.
- Programming to match your city's watering days and hours — Grapevine bans sprinkler irrigation from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Southlake limits automatic systems to two assigned days a week.
On waterfront properties we also install pump-fed systems that draw from the lake, with a dedicated pump controller.
Flagstone, river rock and planting beds
Recent residential installs: flagstone paths and patios set in decomposed granite, and planting beds finished with mulch and a river-rock border.
See more on our work page.
For homeowners and custom home builders
Homeowners get one point of contact from design through irrigation. Custom home builders get a landscape sub that coordinates with the build schedule. For larger commercial sites, see commercial installation.
What landscaping costs in this area
Our Southlake cost guide breaks down the factors that drive price — property size, design complexity, materials, soil and grading, permits and contractor experience — and gives typical ranges:
| Project type | Typical range (2024 guide) |
|---|---|
| Basic: lawn, basic plantings, minimal trees | $10,000–$25,000 |
| Mid-range: varied plantings, paths or patio, standard irrigation | $26,000–$75,000 |
| High-end: custom design, premium materials, lighting, water features | $80,000+ |
| Irrigation, per zone | $1,500–$2,200 |
