We started with a backyard that was essentially unusable--mostly dirt and dead grass--and ended up…read morewith a space we actually want to spend time in. They handled the full transformation: Texas native plants, fresh sod, irrigation, lighting, a new patio with poured concrete pavers, a pergola, and decking built around our above-ground pool. The result feels intentional, cohesive, and well suited to both the climate and how we use the space. We worked with their designers to develop the plan, and that process was smooth and collaborative. They listened, had good instincts, and were happy to iterate with us until the design felt right. From first contact to breaking ground took about three months, which felt reasonable given the scope. Once construction started, everything moved fast--the entire project was completed around two to three weeks. Most importantly, we're extremely happy with the outcome. The yard is beautiful and dramatically more usable than before. Jason and Nikk were a pleasure to work with throughout: friendly, proactive, communicative, with good taste and a strong sense for design. I'd happily recommend them to anyone looking to upgrade their outdoor space.

My husband James and I reached out to four different landscaping companies for a bid on a project…read moreto add gravel, place some rock along one side of our driveway, and fill a large bald spot on our lawn. While all the companies, including Southern Landscaping and Design, were nice and responsive, I feel the need to share our experience regarding their pricing. The quotes we received from the first three companies ranged between $9,000 and $11,000, which seemed reasonable for the scope of work. However, Southern Landscaping and Design came back with a quote of just over $28,000--nearly three times the amount of the other bids. I'm sure they do great work, but this level of pricing feels excessive and difficult to justify. I wanted to share this as a heads-up for anyone considering them. It's always worth getting multiple quotes to ensure you're paying a fair price.

Travis was a life saver by installing our landscaping for our new custom home in time for move-in…read morewhen it turned out we did not have landscaping included in our project. From the first meeting, he was professional and took the project seriously. He started with a drone photo overhead and created a design with our architect's plan. Travis worked with us to design a drought-tolerant landscape with a combination of astroturf and xeriscape, as well as limestone paver walkways with black granite and black steel edging to go with the aesthetics of our modern ranch. Our third party inspector noted that many landscape companies do not weld the steel edging to the stakes, but Travis's crew welded all of the connections and the steel seems thicker than what we had at our previous home. We chose Thrive because of other Google reviews combined with our interactions with Travis during the quote and design process. We found the same to be true as other reviewers, which was his crew was very positive, helpful, energetic, and some of the hardest workers on our project. They were the first to arrive in the morning, worked hard and fast all day, and stayed often until dark. We truly appreciated the hustle, and the quality and beauty of the finished product and would not hesitate recommending Thrive to anyone in need of landscape services.

Thrive did absolutely outstanding work on my yard. They got on the project right away and wasted no…read moreteam making my landscape look brand new. And throughout the process, Travis responded right away to any questions I had. Cannot recommend this company enough.

I had Constant Gardening install some new zoysia turf in my backyard as well as create an area of…read moreriver rock bounded by bender board. He also planted some bushes in the rock area and made some minor irrigation adjustments. It all turned out great although his initial bid was not sufficient to cover all the grass area we had agreed on, so we had to negotiate some additional cost. He was reasonable. Roberto is a very nice person to deal with and it is easy to communicate with him.

Working with Constant Lawn and Gardner was easy. Roberto Castañeda took responsibility for all the…read moredetails of our Project (one stop shop). The nature of our Project involved a number of different details including patio deck design, metal work (for our steel railing), landscape modifications including modifying our existing gutter downspout and modifying our ground cover rocks, metal boarder. It was a challenge to find a one stop shop, but Roberto's team stepped up to that challenge and did a great job. The scope of the Project: 1) increase our patio deck stairs' landing area by 35% making it safer for those exiting and entering our rear patio. 2) demolition of the existing cedar deck materials to be replaced by Trex composite requiring little to no maintenance moving forward 3) frame out the new patio landing and stairs, adding 2 additional stairs to make the overall patio stairs solution safer 4) remove and redirect our gutter downspout so that it was not in the way of the newly installed patio stairs 5) modify the steel railing on the old stairs to accommodate the larger footprint of the new landing and additional stairs They say a picture is worth a 1000 words, so I'll let the following "before" and "after" pictures speak for themselves

We met with Michelle back in 2019 to help us design our dream backyard. It took a long time (5…read moreyears) to actually execute the vision, but we finally did this year! Per her recommendation, we worked with Austin Gardeners, who were incredible. We changed a few things about Michelle's original design but kept a lot of the inspiration in tact. So big shout out to Michelle for her help with our backyard transformation!!

Michelle is amazing. She works with you to learn exactly what you're looking for. She has fantastic…read moresuggestions and understands the aesthetic you seek. Highly recommend her. She worked with Austin Gardners and they executed the plan quickly.

We needed the old rock border removed and a new rock border created around the outside of our home…read more Additionally, we had approximately 25-30 plants and bushes put in the ground. Very professional crew who did an excellent job on the project and cleaned up completely when done. They hauled off the old rock and wood/branches. Highly recommend them! Would hire them again!

From the owner: Experience the art of outdoor living with South Austin Landscaping & Construction. Our expert team…read moredesigns and builds luxurious, personalized landscapes that reflect your unique style and elevate your home’s elegance. From intricate hardscapes and custom masonry to innovative xeriscapes and beyond, we bring your vision to life with unparalleled craftsmanship. Ready to transform your outdoor space? Contact us today for a personalized consultation! We’re proud to have over 49 five-star reviews on Google. Visit our website to see why clients across Austin trust us for high quality work, great communication, and standout results. Proudly serving Austin, Westlake, Lakeway, Bee Cave, and surrounding areas.

Paid him good money to do our back yard. My husband didn't check his work and when I saw the next…read moreday-- OMG!!! I emailed David, texted him and showed him photos of all the areas he missed and cut corners on and no response. So disappointing, as we really wanted to give this job to him and not a large company... mistake on our part! Horrible job...

Hired Dcancio Landacape to take care of weeds in the front and backyard that had been neglected for…read morea couple years at my mother in laws. He came at the scheduled time, took care of everything, sprayed to prevent future weeds, and even cleaned up pigeon poop that had accumulated from a horrible pigeon infestation. He finished up by spraying down the patio areas and had them looking great. If he comes to Henderson I'll probably use him for my own house soon!

We have used them for several years now. They always provide great service and our lawn and plants…read morelook fantastic week after week.

I have been wanting to do a patio in my sloped yard for months. Santiago and his team did an…read moreamazing job from start to finish. Santiago stood out in the proposal stage with his timely communication and organization, this continued throughout the entire process. Love the work that was done!

I can't recommend Austin Gardeners enough! Manuel Soto, the owner, truly has a gift. His artistic…read moreeye and deep understanding of landscaping completely transformed our yard into something beautiful and functional. They rejuvenated our side yards, completely transformed our backyard, and built a stunning outdoor kitchen for us. We've been struggling for years with tricky elevation and irrigation issues along the sides of our house, and Manuel really understood the problem and offered a great solution. His design was not only practical but also visually stunning. We had a pool put in the backyard by Cody Pools and alone it would not be the paradise that it is! The pool is beautiful, but the landscaping truly created a personal paradise! We can't forget about the outdoor kitchen. They built exactly what we wanted and precisely installed all the appliances. What a dream! His crews showed up each day ready to work hard--they put in long hours with care, efficiency, and professionalism. Every person on the team was skilled, respectful, and clearly took pride in their work. If you're looking for someone who combines creativity with technical expertise, Austin Gardeners is the team to call. We're beyond happy with the results!

Chavez at Austin Gardeners was fantastic to work with! Both with the estimation process, plan…read moredesign and during construction. I can't wait for the plants to bloom!

Mateo is an extremely nice guy. And, he and his crew are super detail oriented. We were very…read moresatisfied with our yard cleanup!

I'm so happy yelp led us to Mateo! We fixed up our house for sale with him after leaving it pretty…read moremessy for several years. The yard looked better than we could have imagined after Mateo and his crew were done with it. Some heroic tree trimming was involved, as well as hauling away our old chicken coop -- it was not small. Mateo charges really reasonable rates too. Could not recommend more.