Landscape Design & Installation in Austin TX

Landscape design and installation covers the planning and building of outdoor spaces: grading and drainage, planting beds, irrigation lines, hardscape like patios and retaining walls, and the layout work that ties a yard together before anyone plants a single shrub. In Austin, that usually means dealing with thin caliche soil, limestone outcroppings, and long stretches of drought punctuated by heavy rain, so a design that works in Round Rock or Cedar Park still has to account for water restrictions and clay-heavy pockets closer to the river. We're tracking 239 businesses in this category across the metro, ranging from small crews who specialize in xeriscaping to larger design-build firms that handle full-property renovations.

When you're comparing companies, ask whether they'll provide a scaled plan or drawing before work starts, how they handle drainage and grading (a real issue in a city with clay soil and sudden downpours), and whether their plant palette leans on Texas natives and adapted species that can handle summer heat without constant irrigation. Get a clear breakdown of what's included in a quote: site prep, plant material, irrigation, hardscape, and cleanup are often priced separately.

Our ranked guide to Austin landscapers narrows the list down using the criteria explained on our methodology page, so you can skip the trial-and-error and start with companies that have a track record worth checking.