Landscaping in Seguin

Seguin soils are mostly deep clay and clay loam, with sandier ground near the river. They're fertile and great for pecans and turf in the sun, but they drain slowly and shrink and swell with the seasons, which is hard on slabs and fences. We build fences on steel posts set deep, patios on extra base, and beds with compost on top rather than tilled deep into the clay.

Flat. Many Seguin backyards have less than a foot of fall across the whole lot, and older homes often sit lower than the yard around them. After a storm, water stands against the back of the house for days. We regrade with laser levels to create a gentle fall away from the slab and carry water to the street or ditch through French drains and swales.

Older Seguin neighborhoods rarely have HOAs, which gives more freedom on fences, structures and planting. Newer subdivisions on the east and north sides do, with rules on fence height and style and front yard turf. We check deed restrictions either way, and patio covers and new electrical still need City of Seguin permits.

The City of Seguin and the water supply corporations around it set their own drought stages and watering schedules. Seguin's clay holds water longer than Hill Country caliche, so we program cycle-and-soak runs to stop runoff and avoid overwatering, which matters as much here as watering limits do.