Garden Guy - Missouri City's Expert Landscaping Services
1307 Musselburgh Ct, Missouri City, TX 77459
Q&A
As a Missouri City homeowner, how do you handle common issues like tree root damage and weeds in mulch beds?
We address these local challenges directly in our design and installation process. For tree roots damaging lawns, we can design solutions like creating functional and attractive dry creek beds or mulched tree rings that work with the roots instead of against them. To combat weeds, we focus on proper bed preparation, use high-quality mulch, and select robust native plants that outcompete weeds naturally, reducing long-term maintenance for Missouri City yards.
What does your residential landscape design process involve?
Our process starts with understanding your vision and your yard's specific conditions. Todd, our Aggie-trained horticulturist, then creates a custom design plan that may include irrigation layout, hardscaping elements, and a plant palette focused on Texas-native, drought-tolerant species. We present a clear proposal quickly and handle the entire installation with our crew, ensuring the project is finished completely before we move on, minimizing disruption to your home.
Why do you specialize only in residential landscaping?
Focusing solely on residential work allows us to do what we do best: create personalized outdoor spaces for homeowners. As a small, owner-operated company living right here in Missouri City, we build relationships with our neighbors. This focus lets us provide attentive service, turn proposals around quickly, and maintain lower overhead, which often translates to more value for our clients without compromising on quality or the use of premium native plants.
Business Profile
Garden Guy, founded in 1991 by Aggie horticulturist Todd Farber and his wife Sabrina, is a Missouri City-based landscaping company dedicated to residential clients in the Greater Houston area. With over 30 years of local experience, they specialize in creating custom landscapes using drought-tolerant native plants perfectly suited for the Texas climate. As a small, family-run operation, they prioritize efficient project completion, clear communication, and treating every home with the care they would give their own in the First Colony neighborhood where they live.
Services Offered
- Landscaping building design
- Irrigation design services
- Landscape design
- Greenscape design
- Design services


















