McDugald-Steele — Landscape Design in Houston, TX

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McDugald-Steele

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McDugald-Steele is a Landscape Design professional based in Houston, TX, serving Bellaire, Southside Place, Piney Point Village, Houston, West University Place,....

McDugald Steele is Houston based best luxury landscape architecture firm, providing landscape design, construction & garden management services. The firm’s success is a total team of licensed landscape architects and contractors that deliver the full soup to nuts of services to ensure your landscape is nothing less than extraordinary and sustainable. Established in 1975, McDugald Steele has also been the recipient of many awards and accolades such as the John Staub Award which establishes McDugald Steele as the superior selection for your landscape and garden oasis.

Services Provided

Landscape Design Landscape Construction Garden Remodeling Patio Design & Installation Deck Building & Repair

Areas We Serve

Bellaire-TX, Southside Place, Piney Point Village, Houston-TX, West University Place, River Oaks, Memorial, Tanglewood, Stablewood, Bunker Hill Village, Uptown, Hunters Creek Village

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Ethan P.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Aug 14, 2025

McDugald-Steele transformed our backyard into an oasis with their stunning custom water feature and edible garden. Their team was professional and attentive, making the process seamless!

Jordan M.

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Apr 19, 2025

Their team designed a beautiful rooftop deck and green roofing for our home in West University Place. The deck is now our favorite spot to unwind. Slight delays, but worth the wait!

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Business Name: McDugald-Steele
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Website: mcdugaldsteele.com/sitemap.html
Typical Job Cost: $15,000 - $2 million
Address: 811 E. Crosstimbers, Houston, TX, 77022
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We suggest you set up a design consultation with us so we can provide a custom quote for your landscaping needs. A licensed landscape architect will come to your property to discuss your needs, preferences, and what types of features you are interested in; a custom fire pit or water feature, for example. We will talk about your vision and your budget and create a proposal that aligns with your expectations. This consultation is one that you can request very easily by either reaching out to us through the website or by calling our office directly. Transparency in Pricing → Our team believes in transparent pricing and you will know of every aspect of the proposed project before you sign the dotted line.

The answer may vary greatly, depending on how much work McDugald-Steele will be doing for you. Therefore, smaller landscaping projects, like fire pit installations or basic garden design could take days while bigger projects, like complete landscape renovations or building elaborate water features or outdoor living spaces could take several weeks or even months. Our team will outline the dates and seasons of the various stages of your project, including the design, permitting, and construction stages, all within your consultation. We are transparent in the process, we keep you posted through and through, we make the things done the way you want.

McDugald-Steele has the honor of being present in certain parts of Houston and their neighboring local communities. Bellaire, Bunker Hill Village, River Oaks, Hunters Creek Village, Piney Point Village, Southside Place, West University Place, Memorial, Tanglewood, Stablewood and Uptown. To that end, we have spent years working in these neighborhoods, learning the many distinct styles and preferences of local homeowners. From landscape redesign to managing your garden or adding a gazebo, pond or other features, we do it all in these areas.

Yes, McDugald-Steele does provide garden management and maintenance for ongoing care of your landscape so that it continues to look good long after installation. For ongoing care such as seasonal clean-ups, health assessments for your plants and irrigation system, as well as standard hardscaping and softscaping tasks, our team is here to help. We're aware that in order to keep it lush, pristine, and well-manicured, an eye for detail is crucial and our licensed landscape architects and contractors are aware of problems where they are likely to pose themselves. Our maintenance services will allow you to enjoy your outdoor area without worrying about upkeep so it can, in turn, provide you with beauty and enjoyment for years to come.

But McDugald-Steele's extensive selection of elements can be used in your landscape to increase the appeal and function of your landscape. Custom fire pits that make a cozy area to hang out in, sophisticated water features including ponds or fountains that add calmness, and living walls that that add green to vertical spaces are just a few of the examples. We also design and build decks which enhance outdoor living spaces for entertaining. You could pick through different hardscaping pieces, roof patterns and outdoor lighting styles, and the green roofing solution and green roof design to increase sustainability of your property. We work with you to create a landscape that embodies your lifestyle and your needs while making sure it remains sustainable and low-maintenance for the future.

Introducing them to the sustainable processes behind a landscape designed by McDugald-Steele starts with a consultation to find out your personal goals, likes and dislikes and your budget. This is the point at which we will evaluate your property and find out what style of water feature, porch or garden you are after. After the consultation, your licensed landscape architects will design a detailed plan, which often includes sketches, 3D renderings, and material selections. Upon your design approval, we virtually delivered an entire project timeline and cost project estimate. We have open lines of communication through the construction process to be sure the project remains a perfect fit and runs smoothly to create a beautiful landscape that completes your property.

Absolutely! One of the things that sets McDugald-Steele apart when it comes to landscaping services, is the customization. We meet the client in detail and design according to the client, the living organization and the certain features of the property. From a relaxing edible garden to a beautiful gazebo or an elaborate outdoor lighting fixture – we incorporate your thoughts into the designs! Take this time to talk us through what you have in mind, we will then provide our professional input that will help you realize your vision! Landscaping that needs and aesthetics by going over your expectations.

The landscape design and construction provided by McDugald-Steele has been awarded multiple awards and rewards. We are particularly proud of the John Staub Award, that speaks to our quality in landscape architecture. Our company, a unique blend of creativity and sustainability, has been recognized through multiple industry awards and readership in major media outlets. These awards not only showcase our passion for creating exceptional landscapes, but also reinforce that we are the premier choice for homeowners looking for top quality, unique landscaping in the Houston area and beyond. We highly value our reputation and always do everything to keep the highest quality for every work we do.

McDugald-Steele provides a full spectrum of landscaping services for performing unique seasonal adaptations that result in breathtaking outdoor beauty. From artificial living walls, custom fire pits, to custom water features, we can beautify and add functionality to your property. We also offer deck design, garden design, and edible gardens to beautify your place and weare souvenir products. In addition to the gardening work, we prepare the landscape design and the project for your hardscaping works, planning the different phases of the project. Dog run construction — For the pet owner, we build safe spaces for your animals Drawing on sustainable landscaping techniques, we offer green roofing, including design and building of greenhouses. We are dedicated to making your landscape a luxurious space.

At McDugald-Steele, custom fire pits and water features can be designed for beauty and purpose. We build fire pits in custom natural stone, brick, or heat resistant metal for the ideal durability and an absolutely eye-catching final result that protrudes with your landscaping design. We partner with you to choose not only the materials that work with your vision, but that can hold up against the climate in Houston. We blend natural stones, decorative tiles and green materials for our custom water features to make tranquil and eco-friendly installations. Our plumbing and filtration systems help with clean water while preventing maintenance issues. By combining these elements in their design, our design team has years of experience ensuring that both your fire pit and water feature, will be the star cast of your landscape. Whether your ideas are for a space to cozy up with family or a relaxing water garden, we have the materials to turn your vision into reality.

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