San Antonio yards have personality. Some slope toward the street, others dip along the side of the house and many carry more water than expected after a storm. A retaining wall helps bring balance back to the space. It creates steadier ground, directs water with more intention and opens up room you can actually use.
Homeowners from Stone Oak to Alamo Heights and Boerne Stage Road work with Grounded Landscaping because they want walls that feel natural to the yard, not something that interrupts it. Our team blends hands-on experience with thoughtful design, shaping walls that look right and hold up well in our weather.
The land in and around San Antonio doesn’t sit still. Clay-rich soil shifts throughout the year, and heavy rain can push water across the yard, straining the landscape. In Timberwood Park, the property lines climb and drop. Near Alamo Heights, older lots deal with uneven runoff. A retaining wall helps bring structure back into those places so the yard functions the way it should.
For projects that benefit from technical insight, Grounded works with experts in engineering. It’s one of the ways we make sure the wall supports both the home and the land around it.
We help San Antonio homeowners create more usable, dependable yards through retaining walls built with care. Our services include:
Before we design anything, we walk through your yard and discuss how you envision the space working.
Each part of San Antonio has its own terrain. In Deer Hollow, yards tend to slope gently toward the street. Timberwood Park can feel like a series of small levels stacked together. Moving toward Boerne and Bulverde, the ground shifts again with long, rolling transitions. These changes guide how a retaining wall should sit, and we plan with them in mind from the start.
Grounded Landscaping serves San Antonio and nearby communities, including:
We design walls that suit these different settings, shaping each one to complement the home and the land around it so the space feels well-balanced and intentional.
We keep the process simple and easy to follow:
A retaining wall can make your yard safer, easier to maintain and a lot more enjoyable. When you’re ready to explore options, we’re here to help.
Stone, block and concrete all work well in our climate. The right fit depends on slope, soil conditions and the style of your home.
Yes. A good wall can guide water, limit erosion and support drainage features like swales or French drains.
It depends on slope, access, materials and design. We share a clear timeline during the on-site visit.
Yes. Raised beds and low retaining walls are common additions to landscape and hardscape projects.
Gutters, swales and turf each have their own warranty rules. Retaining walls follow a separate planning and construction process.