Best lawn care & maintenance companies in Austin, TX

★★★★★5 (245 reviews)score 95/100

Waterloo Turf tops the list on a near-perfect composite: 5.0 stars across 245 reviews with strong recency and sentiment scores. Jobs get done in 48 hours or less, and reviewers describe muddy, unusable yards turned into functional space for kids and dogs with almost no complaints on record.

• Same-day or 48-hour turnaround on installs
• Named crew (Bobby, Lance, Gage) known for professionalism
• Handles high-traffic, shaded, or pet-heavy yards where grass won't grow
• Careful site prep including drainage and edging

Watch out: One reviewer wanted better mid-project updates, though this is an outlier against otherwise clean feedback.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation

★★★★★4.9 (73 reviews)score 89/100

Augusta Lawn Care of Cedar Valley built its 4.9-star reputation on turnaround speed, including at least one case of a 7:30pm call getting a crew out the next morning. Reviewers consistently note a clean, polished cut done efficiently, typically a full mow, edge, and blow in around 30 minutes.

• Same-day or next-day availability
• Efficient crews that still deliver a clean finish
• Responsive office staff
• Willing to go beyond the quoted scope

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation

★★★★★5 (84 reviews)score 91/100

Jorge and his team at Lamb Boy earn a 90.9 composite on 84 five-star reviews, covering everything from overgrown lot cleanups to sod and hardscaping. The owner works on-site personally, and long-term customers report sod installed years ago still thriving.

• Owner (Jorge) oversees jobs directly
• Covers lawn cleanup, sod, concrete, stone, tree trimming, and drainage
• Multiple reviewers picked them after comparing bids
• Fixes supplier errors without extra charge to the customer

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation

★★★★★4.9 (216 reviews)score 91/100

YardDoc pairs routine lawn work with structural and pest fixes, from rotted stairs to rodent problems, backed by 216 reviews at 4.9 stars. Named techs like Chris, Christian, Jorge, and Adrian, plus an attentive office team, keep the operation running smoothly for most customers.

• Handles both yard care and home repair jobs
• Office staff proactively manage scheduling
• On-time arrival and clear explanations of work
• Follow-through after hours when issues come up

Watch out: A couple of recent one-star reviews cite communication lapses, though this runs against a 97% five-star pattern.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation

★★★★★4.9 (179 reviews)score 89/100

Landscaping Round Rock scores 89.4 on 179 reviews with no recent complaints surfacing. Michael and crew (including Rudy on irrigation and planting) get consistent praise for adjusting plans on the fly and delivering clear, fair pricing.

• Owner-led design consultation
• Flexible with scope and budget changes
• Named irrigation specialist (Rudy) on staff
• Fast turnaround on both small and large projects

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation

★★★★★5 (61 reviews)score 89/100

ZaZu holds a perfect 5.0 across 61 reviews, with every single review five stars. Owner Izzy gets singled out repeatedly for plant expertise and problem-solving, particularly on tricky shade situations other crews struggle with.

• 100% five-star review record
• Owner known for plant and lawn expertise
• Fair, transparent pricing
• Handles cuts, cleanups, irrigation repair, and weed control

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation

★★★★★5 (102 reviews)score 86/100

David Prew runs a tight, personal operation, with 5.0 stars across 102 reviews and a medium-confidence score reflecting slightly softer recency. Clients return year after year, and he's known for photo updates, product recommendations, and even off-season Christmas light storage.

• Owner-operated with direct client contact
• Multi-year repeat clients for top dressing and lawn health
• Clear, proactive communication with photos
• Extra service line in seasonal lighting

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

★★★★★4.5 (116 reviews)score 82/100

House to House Lawn Care holds a 4.5-star average across 116 reviews, with property managers and realtors citing years of consistent work across multiple addresses. Text-based scheduling and an online payment portal make it easy for repeat customers to manage service.

• Locally owned, South Austin focused
• Text and online portal for easy scheduling
• Handles seasonal cleanup, mulching, and hauling
• Track record across multiple properties for the same clients

Watch out: One complaint about a missed visit surfaces against dozens of positive reports.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation

★★★★★4.8 (29 reviews)score 82/100

Terra Dura brings a design-forward approach with native, drought-tolerant plantings suited to Austin's climate, backed by a 4.8-star average across 29 reviews. Andrew's team is praised for 3D renderings, clean execution, and staying engaged through changes mid-project.

• Native plant and drought-tolerant design expertise
• 3D renderings during the design phase
• Full-service execution: hardscape, metalwork, irrigation
• Owner and project managers stay involved throughout

Watch out: One reviewer mentioned rude phone behavior from the owner.

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

★★★★★4.5 (901 reviews)score 78/100

Just Right Lawns has the biggest footprint on this list by far, with 901 reviews and a 4.5-star average, but the mixed sentiment score (0.48) reflects real strain as the company has scaled. Named techs like Victor, Felix, and Arturo get individual praise even as overall consistency has slipped.

• Automated photo and text updates on every visit
• Covers 7+ greater Austin service areas
• Named technicians deliver personal attention when scheduled
• Quick response to overgrown or neglected yards

Watch out: Recent complaints include uneven mowing, property damage, and no-shows without notice.

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

★★★★★4.6 (29 reviews)score 74/100

Catheys carries a 4.6-star average over 29 reviews with a low-confidence flag due to review volume, but the pattern across nearly three decades in business points to dependable work. Ty, Shane, and Doug are named repeatedly for punctuality and clear communication.

• Decades of operating history in greater Austin
• Named crew builds trust over repeat visits
• Handles rush jobs and out-of-zone requests
• Pricing seen as fair for the quality delivered

Watch out: One older review flagged a poor-quality mow at $70.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation

★★★★★4.6 (34 reviews)score 74/100

North Pearl scores 74.3 with a high-confidence rating on 34 reviews, solid for routine single jobs where owner Merced personally handles the estimate and shows up as promised. The mixed sentiment score reflects real gaps once jobs move past a first visit or into irrigation territory.

• Owner Merced personally quotes and oversees key jobs
• Fast completion on sod, mulch, and tree work
• Fair pricing reported by repeat customers

Watch out: Several reviewers report no-shows on follow-up visits and an irrigation install that failed repeatedly without a fix or refund.

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

★★★★★5 (16 reviews)score 71/100

Clean Air Lawn Care Austin runs electric mowing equipment that reviewers say is quiet enough to work or take calls during a visit. Every posted review is five stars, though the small sample (16 reviews) and lower recency score mean this is a low-confidence pick worth verifying is still active.

• Electric/solar mowers with near-silent operation
• Advance text notice before service
• Competitive pricing for an eco-friendly option
• Responsive to custom scheduling requests

Watch out: Low review volume and a lower recency score mean less recent data to confirm consistency.

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

★★★★★4.9 (120 reviews)score 91/100

Purchase Green holds a 4.9-star average across 120 reviews and a wide local product range, though a recency score of 0 and limited review detail push this to a low-confidence placement despite the strong rating.

• 98% five-star rating across 120 reviews
• Wide product range for artificial turf
• Established local Austin service area

Watch out: Review text offers limited detail on specific service experiences, and recency data is thin.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation

★★★★★5 (81 reviews)score 70/100

Marathon Lawn Care posts a perfect 5.0 across 81 reviews, with Zach personally handling scheduling and communicating clearly around weather delays. The zero recency score and lack of verification data keep this a low-confidence pick despite otherwise strong sentiment.

• Owner Zach personally involved in scheduling
• Handles mowing through hardscaping (decomposed granite, river rock)
• Online payment and scheduling system
• Reasonable, consistent pricing

Watch out: Recency and verification scores are weak, so confirm current availability before assuming this reflects recent service.

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