Landscapers in Downtown Austin: ranked picks
Downtown Austin doesn't have much room for sprawling yards, but the condos, townhomes, and older bungalows on the edges of downtown still need sharp landscaping, from small courtyard designs to full irrigation overhauls. The picks below are ranked using our methodology, which weighs rating, review volume, recency, and sentiment rather than star count alone.
Work in and around downtown tends to mean tight lots, HOA-governed townhome patios, and older homes near Travis Heights or Clarksville needing drought-tolerant plant swaps and drainage fixes on sloped ground. Access can be tricky on narrow streets, so crews who show up on time and clean up thoroughly each day matter more here than in sprawling suburban lots.
6 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Love Landscaping & Design | 94 | 5 (276) | — | Full design-build projects |
| 2 | Thrive Landscape And Design LLC | 89 | 5 (69) | — | Punctual, polished installs |
| 3 | Creative Curbing, LLC | 84 | 5 (24) | — | Custom curbing and drainage |
| 4 | Ground & Garden | 78 | 4.9 (40) | — | Complex phased hardscape jobs |
| 5 | Plowz & Mowz Lawn Care Service | 28 | — | — | On-demand mowing across Austin |
| 6 | RK CONSTRUCTION Co | 28 | — | — | Licensed landscaping and hardscape |
Ranked picks
Southern Love Landscaping & Design
score 94/100Named designers and owner Nikk get repeat praise for 3D renderings, native plant selection, and irrigation setups with lasting follow-up support.
Thrive Landscape And Design LLC
score 89/100Travis Odom's crew starts on time, finishes with mature-looking plantings, and leaves sites cleaner than they found them.
Creative Curbing, LLC
score 84/100Cliff's crew handles large curbing jobs fast, with honest pricing and real attention to slope and drainage issues.
Ground & Garden
score 78/100Named project managers keep big builds organized, though a couple of reviews flagged pricey maintenance plans and plant care gaps.
Plowz & Mowz Lawn Care Service
score 28/100A multi-market lawn care app offering mowing and cleanup, but with no local reviews yet to judge quality.
RK CONSTRUCTION Co
score 28/100Says it's licensed and bonded for landscaping and construction across the region, though no customer reviews exist yet to confirm results.