Best landscapers in Austin, TX

★★★★★5 (276 reviews)score 95/100

Southern Love tops the list on a near-perfect composite built from 276 reviews, with named staff, 3D CAD plans, and an owner who personally follows up on jobs. Reviewers describe projects that run from sod and lawn care through complex deck-and-patio redesigns without the usual gaps in communication.

• Named staff (Dustin, Harrison, Laura, Jason) get repeat praise for responsiveness
• 3D CAD design plans for complex builds
• Irrigation with app-based control plus post-install plant advice
• Owner Nikk follows up personally on completed jobs

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape lighting, hardscaping patios, irrigation sprinkler

★★★★★5 (245 reviews)score 95/100

Waterloo Turf sits a hair below #1 with the same high rating pattern across 245 reviews, built specifically around fast, clean synthetic grass installs at $8-$15 per square foot. Jobs regularly close within 48 hours with named crew leads keeping communication tight.

• Same-day or 48-hour turnaround common
• Named technicians (Bobby, Lance, Gage) known for responsiveness
• Handles high-traffic yards and dog-heavy households well
• Detailed prep including drainage and edging

Watch out: One reviewer wanted slightly better mid-project communication.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation

★★★★★5 (140 reviews)score 94/100

Cutters earns its spot with 140 reviews and a standout sentiment score, driven by repeat clients who've hired them across five or more jobs. The team handles everything from tree planting to Cor-Ten steel retaining walls and custom hardwood features without surprises on budget.

• Multiple named project leads (Justin, Charlie, Felipe)
• Comfortable with structural work like steel walls and hardwood features
• Native plant sourcing
• Spotless site cleanup on every visit

Services: lawn care maintenance, hardscaping patios, landscape design installation

★★★★★5 (127 reviews)score 93/100

Top Choice has built a multi-year track record across 127 reviews, with irrigation specialist Johnny singled out for diagnosing and fixing systems in under an hour instead of pushing a replacement. Pricing sits at market rate, and the office is fast to schedule.

• Irrigation specialist known for honest, quick fixes
• Office responds and schedules quickly
• Handles mowing, edging, top dressing, and aeration in parallel
• Market-rate pricing without upselling

Services: irrigation sprinkler, lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation

★★★★★5 (96 reviews)score 92/100

Ben's crew at Cobos covers sod, cleanup, tree work, and hardscaping with a 96-review record that shows no complaints. Reviewers highlight same-day finishes and a willingness to adjust plans on site without pushback.

• Owner-led with named crew (Cris, Raul, Martin) for continuity
• Handles irrigation repairs alongside landscaping
• Flexible on-site plan changes
• Fast turnaround even on large sodding jobs

Watch out: Fewer reviews than the top names, so the track record is shorter.

Services: lawn care maintenance, hardscaping patios, irrigation sprinkler, landscape design installation

★★★★★5 (223 reviews)score 91/100

Alvaro's combines tree trimming, stump grinding, fence work, and landscape design with stone steps, all with next-day or same-day availability. All 20 recent reviews are five-star, with praise for fair quotes and no unnecessary add-ons.

• Next-day or same-day service common
• Fair pricing with no upselling
• Photo pre-assessment and proactive drainage routing
• Polite, careful with property

Watch out: Review volume behind the top-ranked names, worth weighing if track record matters most to you.

Services: lawn care maintenance, tree services, landscape design installation

★★★★★5 (84 reviews)score 91/100

Jorge works on-site to oversee quality himself, and 84 straight five-star reviews back up claims of overgrown lots turned into usable yards with sod, concrete, stone, and drainage work all handled in-house. Several customers picked Lamb Boy after comparing multiple bids.

• Owner Jorge oversees jobs on-site
• Covers design through cleanup in one team
• Sod installs reported still thriving 3+ years later
• Fixes supplier errors by going the extra mile, literally

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation

★★★★★4.9 (216 reviews)score 91/100

YardDoc handles a wider scope than typical landscapers, from patio doors and rotted stairs to pest issues, with named techs Chris, Christian, Jorge, and Adrian earning consistent praise across 216 reviews. Office staff Ashleigh and Rachel Banker keep scheduling tight.

• Named technicians known for punctuality and care
• Office team proactively manages scheduling
• Takes on structural repairs most landscapers won't touch
• Follow-through after hours when needed

Watch out: A couple of recent one-star reviews cite communication lapses, against an otherwise 97% five-star record.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation

★★★★★5 (69 reviews)score 90/100

Travis Odom's team covers Bastrop to Georgetown with full-scope work: sodding, irrigation retrofits, patio pavers, and mulch conversions, backed by 69 reviews at a strong sentiment score. Crews start early, work full days, and Travis will revise designs to satisfy HOA requirements.

• Owner input on design before and during the build
• Crew punctuality and daily site cleanup
• Same-day issue resolution by phone or text
• Post-project warranty support

Watch out: Smaller review base than the top five, though consistently rated.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape lighting, hardscaping patios, irrigation sprinkler

★★★★★4.9 (106 reviews)score 90/100

Noah and Carter lead a team known for decks, patios, pools, and full landscape installs that show up with 3D renderings before work even starts. The 106-review record shows meticulous daily cleanup and proactive problem-solving, even with prospective clients who don't end up hiring them.

• 3D renderings help visualize the design upfront
• Named leads (Noah, Carter) praised for vision
• Comfortable with integrated pools and outdoor kitchens
• Daily cleanup kept consistent

Watch out: One complaint about delayed response to a property damage claim.

Services: lawn care maintenance, hardscaping patios, landscape design installation

★★★★★4.9 (203 reviews)score 89/100

Travis and Chilee run point on every job personally, and the 203-review record backs up claims of prompt communication and Texas-native plant knowledge. Sod, tree removal, drainage, and hardscape work all land five stars, with several customers rehiring for second projects.

• Owners actively manage jobs on-site
• Fast quote-to-completion timelines (as quick as two weeks)
• Strong xeriscape and native planting knowledge
• Crew treats properties with care

Services: lawn care maintenance, tree services, landscape design installation

★★★★★4.9 (179 reviews)score 89/100

Michael's crew covers tree planting, flower beds, sod, and mulching with clear upfront pricing and a willingness to modify plans mid-project. The 179-review record shows no recent complaints, with Rudy specifically named for irrigation and planting expertise.

• Owner-led design consultation
• Flexible scope and budget management
• Named irrigation and planting specialist (Rudy)
• Fast turnaround on small and large jobs alike

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation

★★★★★5 (61 reviews)score 89/100

ZaZu's 61 reviews are all five stars, with owner Izzy singled out repeatedly for plant knowledge and problem-solving in tricky shade scenarios. The scope runs from lawn cuts and seasonal cleanups to irrigation repairs and full landscape design.

• Owner Izzy known for plant expertise
• Consistent five-star record across all reviews
• Fair, transparent pricing
• Particularly strong in shade-heavy yards

Watch out: Smallest review count in the top half of this list, so weigh accordingly.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation

★★★★★4.9 (73 reviews)score 89/100

Augusta stands out for speed: one customer called at 7:30pm and had a crew the next morning. The 73-review record (medium confidence) praises a full mow, edge, and blow finished in about 30 minutes with a clean, polished result.

• Same-day or next-day scheduling
• Full mow-edge-blow typically done in 30 minutes
• Responsive office and phone staff
• Crew goes beyond the estimate when needed

Watch out: Medium confidence rating given a smaller review base than most names above it.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation

★★★★★5 (213 reviews)score 89/100

Santiago leads a crew that sends daily photo updates and responds to questions within hours, turning bare yards into finished patios, decks, and outdoor kitchens for $2,500 to $15,000+ depending on scope. The 213-review record shows meticulous prep and cleanup, though sentiment runs slightly behind the names above it.

• Daily photo updates during the project
• Santiago responds to questions within hours
• Handles fences, decks, outdoor kitchens, and xeriscaping
• Spotless daily cleanup

Watch out: Some reviews mention weather-related delays and room for better scheduling communication.

Services: landscape lighting, hardscaping patios, lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation