One Guy. One Crew. 87 Five-Star Reviews.
Hound Dog Landscaping is not a franchise. It is not a corporate operation with a call center. It is Cullen Nally, his crew, and a simple rule: do not collect a dime until the customer is happy.
How Hound Dog Got Started
Cullen Nally did not start Hound Dog Landscaping with a business plan or a marketing strategy. He started it because he was tired of watching other landscaping companies let homeowners down.
Before Hound Dog, Cullen worked for other contractors across the Tampa Bay area. He watched crews cut corners on base preparation, skip proper drainage, and leave job sites looking like construction zones. He watched owners charge deposits and then ghost clients for weeks. He saw $5,000 irrigation installs fail within six months because someone rushed the trench work.
So he made a decision: build a company where the guy who gives the estimate is the same guy who runs the job. Where nobody pays until the work is done. Where you get a phone call back the same day you leave a message.
That was the start. The 87 five-star reviews that followed were the proof that it works.
How a Project Works With Hound Dog
Our process is straightforward:
Step 1: You call or fill out the form. We respond the same day.
Step 2: We visit your property, assess the conditions, and provide a written estimate on-site.
Step 3: Once approved, we schedule the work within 1 to 2 weeks. Many smaller jobs start the same week.
Step 4: Our crew arrives on the scheduled date, completes the work, and cleans up the site.
Step 5: We walk the finished project with you to confirm everything meets the scope of work.
Written estimates are provided upfront so you know exactly what the project costs before work begins.
200+ Landscapers in Pinellas County. Here Is Why People Pick Us.
Pinellas County has no shortage of landscaping companies. Most of them are fine. Some of them are good. Here is what makes us different.
Local Knowledge
We work exclusively in St. Petersburg and Pinellas County. That means we know the soil types, salt exposure patterns, SWFWMD regulations, and drainage challenges specific to every neighborhood in our service area.
Full-Service Capability
Turf, irrigation, hardscaping, fencing, erosion control, and landscape design -- all handled by one company. You do not need to coordinate between three different contractors for a complete property project.
Same-Day Callbacks
If you call and we miss it, we call back the same day. If you fill out the form, we respond within a few hours. We know how frustrating it is to chase contractors.
Florida-Specific Knowledge
We know that Floratam needs full sun and dies in shade. We know SWFWMD watering restrictions. We know salt air corrodes cheap irrigation fittings within two years. We build for Florida conditions, not textbook conditions.
One Company for Everything
Sod, irrigation, pavers, fences, retaining walls, drainage -- all under one roof. You do not need to coordinate three different contractors to finish your yard.
Clean Jobsites, Every Day
We clean up at the end of every work day, not just when the project is done. Your driveway is not blocked, your tools are not scattered, and your neighbors are not annoyed.
We Know St. Pete's Dirt Better Than Anyone
Landscaping in St. Petersburg is not like landscaping in Atlanta or Dallas. The combination of sandy soil, a high water table, salt exposure from the Gulf, and hurricane-season downpours creates conditions that destroy generic installations within months.
We have worked every soil type in Pinellas County. We know the neighborhoods where fill sand was used as a base and the ones sitting on natural shell. We know which blocks flood first during summer storms and which properties drain naturally.
That knowledge is built into every plan we draw up. It is why our sod installations root properly, our irrigation systems last 10+ years, and our paver patios do not shift after the first heavy rain.
- Salt-tolerant material selection -- PVC fittings, stainless hardware, UV-rated turf
- SWFWMD compliance -- Every irrigation system meets Pinellas County water restrictions
- Hurricane-rated structures -- Fences, walls, and hardscapes built to code for high-wind zones
- Proper drainage design -- We account for Florida's flat water table on every project
Why Hound Dog?
People ask about the name. It is simple: a hound dog is loyal, hardworking, and does not quit until the job is done. That is the energy we bring to every property. We show up, we track down problems, and we do not leave until things are right.
Plus, half of our clients have dogs. We get it. That is why we install pet-friendly turf with antimicrobial infill, build fences that keep escape artists contained, and design landscapes that hold up to four paws tearing across the yard every morning.
We are not precious about it. We are just a team that works hard, does right by people, and takes pride in how a property looks when we drive away.
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