After a lengthy and expensive several months of trying to work with Manuel Soto, he began to refuse to accept phone calls and refused to honor any guarantee associated with his work even in the first year. Manuel's crew installed new backyard landscaping consisting of a new sprinkler system, rock drainage way, metal edging to contain mulched, significant planted areas and low voltage area lighting. We never got promised drawing or details on the sprinkler system and do not know how valve boxes receive water or what areas they control. Water use is high and ineffective in many areas and excessive in others. Having designed and installed Toro sprinkler systems with matched precipitation rates for the entire yard, it is easy for me to see that the system designed under Soto is inferior and wasteful. I would not choose to work with this company. read more

We had a design done to redo our front yard. Manuel was very helpful when he came to the house and offered some suggestions and said he understood what we were looking for. When the design and quote arrived, it was much more extensive than we wanted to do, way out of our budget and included some plants we didn't care for. I asked for some revisions to be done and gave him a tentative budget since he never asked for that in the first round. I never heard back. The impression I got by their lack of response was our job wasn't big enough to be bothered to reply and come do the work. read more

Manuel came out and we showed all the things we wanted done. He said he''d have us a quote the next day. That was over a week ago..we have heard nothing. We went with another company read more

We hired Austin Gardeners last Fall to create and implement a gardening plan for our urban residence. We worked with Marshall, who did a fantastic job for us. He really listened to what we liked and envisioned, and what he subsequently came up with vastly exceeded our grandest expectations. Marshall is extremely knowledgeable about various plant options and about which plants will do well in which locations. As a result, the plants he came up with and installed have flourished and survived over the winter. I would highly recommend Marshall and Austin Gardeners to anyone. read more

I love working with Manuel and his team. Very competent team. They are great with hardscape and steel work. Keep making the Austin area beautiful! read more

Very Professional. Arrives on time, gives quick estimate and does great work.

If I could of rated this company Zero Stars I would. Poor workmanship, got brick work around garden and tree they put the wrong color, luck I came home in time to have them corrected their mistake. A few months after completion, brick started to come apart at the joints, this was due to it not being leveled. call them back, they wanted to charge me to fix problem. After a few months I paid to fix, the same damn thing happened in the same place. I called, u guessed right, they wanted to charge me. After complaining and threaten to give them a bad rating, I got a text from someone at the company promising to repair at no cost. I agreed, they never showed up on date promised...f... em. use them at your own risk, I warned u. read more

Great company. We just used them to do some metal work around our garden. They were on time, did a beautiful job and couldn't been any nicer. It turned out that they accidentally cut one of the wires for our sprinkler system. When I called them, they came out immediately and fixed it. Really happy to recommend them to anyone! read more

The crew that did our landscaping project was really at the top of their game. Those four guys worked their tails off and did not stop until their days were well into 10 + hours in 100 + degree weather. Everything they did was right, looked professionally done and I have no doubt will last for many, many years. All my contact was with Marshall almost 3 months in advance of the project starting and they arrived on time the day we were ready, just as he promised. It's really the details that make some companies stand out from the rest and these guys hit that mark right on target. They have been here for four days so far and every single day they cleaned up their mess, including my front yard and street and they were the only ones that cared about doing this during our entire project. The guys that worked with me rocked and I wish I had more work for them. When I hit the lottery, I'm putting these guys on retainer!! read more

We had Austin Gardeners build us an outdoor kitchen recently. We could not be any more pleased. The owner, Manuel was attentive to our plans and gave us a quote. It was between the two other quotes we had from other companies. Manuel told us his number 1 goal was to make us happy with his company. The workers were craftsman in their perspective fields. We had quite a bit of rock and concrete work done. The wood work is beautiful with the beams, cabinetry and accent woodwork all complimenting each other. Manuel stayed in close contact with us throughout the process. We did have some stone work that we decided to change- it was quickly done without any problems. The crews kept the yard clean. Everyday the area was picked up, swept and tidy. We can't say enough good things about this company. Call Manuel for a quote -you won't be disappointed! read more

We could not be more happy with the landscaping work Manuel and his team did. Compared to three other companies that we considered for the work, Manuel's design was the most professional one, and more importantly, he was always extremely thoughtful and respectful. The work itself was done exactly as we requested, the team was always on schedule and there were no surprises budget-wise. We are very grateful to have found Manuel, and would definitely recommend working with him. Inbar and Yoni read more

We started with Michelle at Red Sun Landscape Design. She created a beautiful design for our yard (back yard, both sides, and front yard). The design transformed dead space along the sides into several gorgeous yet functional zones, making our yard seem larger than before. Manuel and is crew at Austin Gardeners made it all come to life. Every one on his crew was knowledgeable and fully capable. They had to know a lot about many aspects of garden landscape to build out every aspect of Michelle's design which included custom-made trellises, a fountain, dozens of lueder stone tiles (surrounded with beautiful black stones), a gate added to our wrought-iron fence, upscale lighting throughout, two areas of sod with above-ground sprinklers, and many flowers, plants, bushes and trees in multiple flower beds with drip-irrigation. Manuel and his staff were all very helpful and professional whenever we had questions or concerns. They cleaned up every night before going home. The final clean-up was also impeccable. We are very pleased with the final result, and very proud of our new yard. read more

I hate to brag, but I'm gonna brag. Austin Gardeners did such an amazing job on my landscape, I am MORE than happy with how everything turned out. Manuel took our ideas and turned them into more than we ever expected. They were very efficient and took the time everyday before they left to make sure my yard was cleaned up and up to my standards. I received bids from other local landscape companies, but Austin Gardeners was by far the best price with way more options. Manuel even took the time to make us a CAD drawing so we knew what the landscape would look like before we started to make sure we were satisfied with the final product. I did change my mind a lot on things that I wanted, but Daisy was able to get me an updated quote very quickly. I cannot thank them enough for the beautiful job they did, and if anyone is contemplating on who to choose for their landscape needs, it's these guys! read more

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Miguel submitted a plan with estimate a week after looking at our project. The result was much better than we had envisioned. The workers were courteous and accommodating. I would not hesitate to recommend Austin Gardeners to anyone. read more

My back yard is on a slope and it was a mess; I lost grass in the drought, made worse by grub worms and my dogs. Then I had erosion and the dirt was shifting which means I needed to build my yard back up and have drainage included. I got several estimates and so happy that I found Austin Gardeners. Manuel was very transparent and detail-oriented in the way he presented the bid, as well as the drawing. The work is as detail-oriented, well thought out and he has addressed all the issues. I am so happy to finally have this beautiful space that my family and I can enjoy! read more

If there is a zero, I could provide that. We had booked an appointment for one hour to get a quote for our backyard work. After repeated calling, the guy came 20 minutes late and went 20 minutes before. They were not ready to listen to our ideas and said that we should give some commitment fee to discuss further. They never came back with the quote as well. read more

Austin Gardeners just finished a rather large project for us. Front and back yards. We couldn't be more pleased! Manuel really knows what he's doing and he and his crews want everything to be just right. Our project took two weeks and the crews worked so hard in the hottest time of the year. They cleaned up every evening before leaving and were willing to do whatever it took to make sure we were happy. It's so nice to find a well-run company that does everything that was agreed upon and then goes above and beyond to ensure a great outcome. They take such pride in their work and it shows! read more

Austin Gardeners just completed the first phase of our landscaping project and we are extremely pleased. Manuel was on time for every appointment and has a great eye for detail. Michelle was very communicative and gave me a plan that was exactly what I asked for and not out of budget like other landscape designers I had tried to work with previously. Eduardo and the installation team arrived on time every day until the job was done, worked hard, and were very professional. This is an impressive business that delivers a top-quality product at a fair price and we are very appreciative. We had a big job that included granite pathways, xeriscaping, a flagstone patio, and irrigation systems installed in 7.5 days. I will update this post after they have returned in the spring to finish the plantings. read more

My wife and I hired Austin Gardeners to landscape our front yard. They did an outstanding job, and we couldn't be more pleased. We had a large tree in the front of our house that we needed to landscape around. Manuel designed and built a flat stone walkway around the tree, installed a rock flower bed, built a stone border around the existing flower beds, planted new plants, and refreshed all of the existing flower beds. He also replanted several plants that did not properly take root. His work completely transformed the appearance of our yard. We have recommended his work to our neighbors, and we will continue to recommend his work. read more

Manuel and his crew at Austin gardeners did an amazing job with our back yard. The whole team was very professional and everything was done on time. We are extremely happy with the results and would highly recommend them for all landscaping projects. read more

They were very quick to get me an estimate. Work actually started a day early. They finished on time and did an exceptional job. Guys worked in the pouring ran and thunder to get a tree planted on the last day! They had to chisel out solid rock and were soaked to the skin. I could not have asked for more! The end results were perfect. read more

Austin Gardeners are the best landscape contractors in the Austin area. Manuel and his crew are detail-oriented, hardworking, and professional. His crew goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. Our project took over a week and I especially loved how they made sure they cleaned up and packed up, leaving everything nice and neat at the end of every work day. One of his guys even went as far as crawling under their truck to pick up a water bottle that had fallen so we wouldn't have to mess with it. Their professionalism is really just the icing on the cake because their work speaks for itself. Its amazing. I have recommended Manuel to family and friends and everyone that has used him is just as pleased with his work as I am. read more

Look no further...Austin Gardeners did a fantastic job on our yard transforming it from traditional to modern/low maintenance! We worked with Michelle and Red Sun to create the plans and then met with Manuel to execute. They have been working together for 10+ years and are a great team for design and implementation. The crew spent about 6 days at our home. They were courteous, hardworking, and skilled. They left the job site clean each day. There is really no limit to what they can do! They poured concrete, cut/welded metal edging, and built a gate + small fence. They reworked our irrigation system and even programmed it. I would highly recommend calling them for both large and small projects. Daisy in the office was great with communicating and scheduling. Exceptional service and work! The project could not have gone better and we are completely satisfied with the finished product. read more

We just completed a major landscaping project in Steiner Ranch to correct some drainage issues between our house and the neighbors' houses as there is significant runoff during heavy rains. We were the second owners of the house and the original builder installed bermuda and we had significant shade which resulted in a 30% - 40% loss of the original grass. Manuel and the team installed major sections of Colorado River rock to manage the areas that see high water runnoff. They removed all the old grass and installed Zoysia grass which should be better suited for the shaded yard. They did a great job and the final bill was very close to the original estimate. We can highly recommend Austin Gardners! read more

My neighbors could not believe how quickly Austin Gardeners transformed my unattractive front yard into a gorgeous, drought resistant garden. In only four days, the team completely ripped out our existing yard, constructed a beautiful stone wall and walking path, graded the new yard and planted and mulched over 30 new plants. Manuel's passion for landscaping was very apparent. He was prompt, courteous, and delivered what he promised! When I asked the team to adjust the stone path, they cheerfully agreed (no easy task). I highly recommend Austin Gardeners and would use them again. read more

Austin Gardeners (along with James Dear) installed new walkways and flower beds, installed skunk barrier for my porch, removed problematic Chinese Tallow stump and completely updated my old sprinkler system to support new design. They were on time, professional, very hard working and the finished product is better than I could imagine. Minor alterations were made along the way to address issues. This is the BEST COMPANY in Austin!! read more

We could not be happier with the work. Manuel and his team were very professional and their work is truly outstanding. All of our neighbors are very jealous. Manuel was the only contractor to send us drawings and took the time to meet with us twice before we signed the contract. Any concerns or changes we had were answered with "whatever it takes to makes you happy." We were impressed with the office staff and their responsiveness, Manuel was always available by phone or text, almost all of the work was done by HIS crew rather than sub contractors (only the framers were subs for us). We found the contract signing process to be great (online document signing), their were people in the office to answer the phones and communicate with the guys or answer scheduling or billing questions. I also liked the fact that they owned their own equipment and didn't have to rent as it shows that they are a very established company. When we had a problem with a gate, Manuel came out personally so he could explain the guys how to properly fix it and it was done perfectly. My wife paid him the highest complement when she had questions, she would say "Trust in Manuel" and it was done to our standards. We cannot recommend them enough. read more

I hired Austin Gardeners back in March 2013 to landscape the front of my house, they showed up as agreed and did a good job landscaping my front yard. So I call Manuel the owner recently to refresh my front yard again as I had several dead plants and needed new mulch put in, when I talked to Manuel, I asked him if he would do a small job for me, he said yes, this is where the 1 star rating comes from, so he never calls me back to set up an appt as he said he would, I then had to call him SEVERAL times over SEVERAL days until he finally decides to answer, he then made an appt with me and no call no showed! About a month passes, Austin Gardeners send me a friends request on Facebook, I accept it, I then msg Manuel on FB, hey I never heard back from you about the work I wanted done, he says, do you still need the work done and I reply yes, so I made another appt with him and I jokingly tell him, are you sure you are going to show up this time because you did not last time and he says yes. Our appt time was set for 6pm the following week, so on our appt day, 6 rolls around, then 7, then 8, I call him to see where he is at as I was waiting on him for hours and no answer, so I left my house cause I was tired of waiting on him and figured he pulled another no call no show on me, so he calls me about 8:30 asking me where I was at saying that he had been waiting at my house for me for over 30 mins, which was BS because I had just left my house 10 mins ago, and I tell him that, he then says oh maybe it was more like 15 mins I was waiting, so I go back home to meet up with him, I tell him what I want done, he then says he will email me or call me back with an estimate, which he never does again! Unbelievable! read more

We were referred to Austin Gardeners by our landscape designer-Michelle from Red Sun. Manuel and his amazing crew took her design plans from paper and brought them all to life and now we have a breathtaking yard-both front and back!! We could not be more pleased with the end result of all of their hard labor. Everyone is professional, accommodating, knowledgeable and timely. The crew cleans up every day before they leave (everything is picked up and put away), they barely take enough time for lunch and they work as late as they have to each day to accomplish whatever is on the list. They worked with us from start to finish, making changes along the way without batting an eye. We feel so privileged to be able to look out and be a part of this yard now. Its not often that one stumbles onto customer service like this. Look no further for a company to help improve your landscape--these guys are amazing!!!! Thanks Austin Gardeners! read more

I found this company to be completely unprofessional, extremely dishonest and the customer service poor. During one of the visits the fence post next to my gate was broken in half. The bottom portion of the board was completely broken off. Absolutely nothing was said to me about the damage and I only discovered the same when my dog got out of my backyard. I understand that mistakes happen and would have appreciated something being said so I could have placed a barricade around that area in order to keep my dog in the yard. During the winter months, my yard was dormant and no yard care was needed. The company continued to charge me for "mow and blow maintenance" even though there were no services performed as it was not necessary during the winter months as my grass had not grown in order for it to be mowed. Upon contacting their main office about the issue, my concerns were met with hostility and defensiveness. I even attempted to contact the owner, left him a voicemail which was never returned. I do NOT recommend this company!! read more