Good landscape design does more than make a property look nice. A strong layout helps plants stay healthy, makes maintenance easier and creates outdoor spaces people actually want to use. Austin’s rocky soil, strong sun and quick weather swings make design even more important. This page explains how we design landscapes that hold up in Austin and make your property look clean and organized year round.
A landscape design should match the conditions around it. Austin has areas with rocky slopes, clay soil and heavy sun exposure. We look at how your space behaves before planning anything. Some properties need low water plants that can handle full sun. Others need shade structures, stone features or updated beds that direct water away from walkways. Our goal is to create a design that fits your property instead of forcing plants to grow where they struggle.
We walk the site with you, look at soil conditions, note how water moves through the area and talk through what you want the space to look like. From there, we build a design that feels natural and holds up long term.
Each design choice helps create a space that is easy to maintain and looks balanced throughout the year.
A well planned landscape sets the tone for the entire property.
Choosing the right plants matters in Austin. Some neighborhoods get full afternoon sun that burns out delicate shrubs. Greenbelt areas can attract deer, so we select plants that can handle browsing. Spots with clay soil need plants that do not mind slow drainage. We match your plant selection to these conditions so everything has a better chance of thriving.
Plant selection includes shrubs, trees, groundcovers and color options that perform well here. We avoid plants that need constant extra water or constant trimming to stay healthy. The goal is a landscape that looks great without constant upkeep.
You can explore more on the Irrigation Services page to see how watering affects plant health.
Good landscapes use more than plants. Hardscapes give your property structure, support traffic flow and help manage slopes. We design stone borders, retaining walls, walkways and small seating areas that fit the look and feel of your property. These features also help reduce erosion and guide visitors through the space in a natural way.
If you want to see more examples, visit the Hardscape Installation page.
A clean landscape design should make maintenance easier, not harder. We think about how shrubs will grow, where turf edges need to be cut and how irrigation should reach each plant. These small decisions matter. A bed shaped poorly can collect runoff. A pathway placed too close to turf can get washed with grass clippings every week. We design with maintenance in mind so your property stays cleaner between visits.
Seasonal planning is also part of the design. We choose plants that hold color in spring, survive summer heat and keep their shape through fall and winter. This helps your property stay consistent all year.
Austin landscapes each tell their own story. Older neighborhoods often need irrigation upgrades to support new planting designs. Newer developments sometimes have soil that needs amendment before planting. Properties near Lake Travis may need more drought tolerant plants. We adjust your design to match these conditions so it performs better and lasts longer.
Local knowledge helps us design landscapes that stay strong through the seasons.
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If you want a landscape design that fits Austin’s climate and makes your property look well planned, we can help. We work across Austin and nearby areas and understand what it takes to build a landscape that lasts.
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