Best landscapers in Austin, TX

★★★★★5 (276 reviews)score 94/100

Southern Love tops the list on a near-perfect composite, built on 276 reviews that consistently call out named designers and a hands-on owner. It's the rare shop that does 3D renderings, native-plant selection, irrigation programming, and lighting all under one roof, and clients say the crew adapts plans instead of forcing a template.

• Owner Nikk personally checks in on projects
• 3D CAD renderings and native/drought-tolerant plant expertise
• Irrigation setup with app support included
• Crews finish fast and clean up thoroughly

Services: hardscape patio, landscape lighting, landscape design, irrigation sprinklers

★★★★★5 (245 reviews)score 93/100

Waterloo Turf turns bare or muddy yards into finished outdoor space in one to two days, with 245 reviews backing up the speed and drainage know-how. Bobby, Gage, and Lance's crews handle mature trees and heavy pet wear without cutting corners on grading.

• One to two-day installation turnaround
• Drainage design built into every job
• Quotes often beat competitors
• Crew experienced with pets and tree obstacles

Watch out: One reviewer wanted clearer updates after the job wrapped.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design

★★★★★4.9 (365 reviews)score 93/100

Almost 30 years in business and 365 reviews back up a reputation for showing up on time and quoting straight. Technicians like Joaquin, Lizzett, and Daniel photo-document problems on-site and hold their estimates firm, which is why so many customers prepay for twice-yearly inspections.

• Same-day or next-day scheduling in most cases
• Technicians photo-document leaks and issues
• Maintenance contracts with twice-annual inspections
• No surprise costs once an estimate is given

Services: lawn care maintenance, irrigation sprinklers, landscape design

★★★★★4.9 (248 reviews)score 93/100

Lakeway Tree Experts brings ISA and Texas oak wilt certification to a client base that keeps returning for years, with 248 reviews praising honest, no-pressure advice. Steven, Jimmy, and Jarin handle oak wilt treatment, pruning, and root feeding with same-week turnaround.

• ISA Certified Arborists with oak wilt specialization
• Same-week service and clear diagnostics
• Long-term tree health programs
• No upselling, cleanup included

Watch out: Medium confidence score, so weigh alongside the higher review volumes above it.

Services: tree services

★★★★★5 (140 reviews)score 93/100

Cutters Landscaping has a perfect run of five-star reviews and takes on structural work most yard crews won't touch: retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, pool demolition. Justin, Charlie, and Felipe walk clients through design before breaking ground and source specialty materials like Cor-Ten steel and Ipe hardwood.

• Handles steep slopes, retaining walls, structural grading
• Named project leads manage communication start to finish
• Daily site cleanliness tracked
• Multiple repeat clients across 3+ projects

Watch out: Review count (140) is lower than some rivals here, so it's a smaller sample than the top two.

Services: landscape design

★★★★★5 (140 reviews)score 93/100

Brent's crew earns the kind of trust that's rare in tree work: reviewers use words like honest and trustworthy repeatedly, and the team diagnoses problems for free rather than pushing unnecessary jobs. Live oak pruning, cedar removal, and large takedowns are their specialty, with Lorenzo and Albert both named as careful, skilled hands.

• Owner is a certified arborist
• Fast response, same-week scheduling common
• Thorough cleanup and site restoration
• Fair, transparent pricing

Watch out: Shares the same 140-review base as Cutters, so it's a smaller sample size.

Services: tree services

★★★★★5 (127 reviews)score 92/100

Top Choice runs a tight three-person crew model that shows up on time and texts ahead, with all 127 reviews landing positive. Johnny's irrigation diagnostics reportedly saved customers real money, and Mike and Alejandro get called out by name for leveling patchy lawns.

• Honest irrigation diagnosis from Johnny
• Consistent three-person crew model
• Owner directly engages with customers
• Affordable pricing versus competitors

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design, irrigation sprinklers

★★★★★5 (101 reviews)score 91/100

RcTex strings together 20 consecutive five-star reviews for paver driveways, patios, and custom hardscape work. Owner Rob oversees material selection and consultation while Domingo's crew executes daily with visible care, and the company even offers joint maintenance to stop shifting stones and weeds later on.

• Owner Rob leads consultation and material picks
• Crew delivers clean, methodical daily work
• Patio joint maintenance service available
• Serves Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and more

Services: landscape design, hardscape patio

★★★★★4.9 (216 reviews)score 91/100

YardDoc's 216 reviews show a stable bench of named techs (Christian, Chris, Adrian, and others) who call ahead and handle everything from patio doors to rotted stairs with structural care. It's a broader property-services outfit than a pure landscaper, which shows in the range of jobs praised.

• Named technicians appear repeatedly across reviews
• Clear quoting and final walkthrough process
• Same-day or after-hours problem solving
• Comfortable, family-friendly presence on site

Watch out: Recent one-star reviews cite communication failures, though they're under 3% of feedback.

Services: landscape design, lawn care maintenance

★★★★★5 (223 reviews)score 91/100

Alvaro's crew often quotes on-site and finishes jobs within a day or two, with 223 reviews praising emergency removals arriving in under 24 hours. Alvaro himself is described as genuinely listening to requests, even reworking details on day two if a customer asks.

• Responds and quotes within 24 hours
• Most jobs done in one to two days
• Fair, middle-of-the-road pricing with no upselling
• Meticulous cleanup and property respect

Watch out: Completeness sub-score is slightly lower than most others on this list.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design, tree services

★★★★★4.9 (120 reviews)score 90/100

Purchase Green pairs retail know-how with installation, and 120 reviews describe same-day quotes and next-week scheduling that actually holds. Staff like Bogdan, Anthony, and Ivan get named for honest guidance that stops short of pushing an upsell.

• Same-day quotes, next-week installs common
• Pet-friendly turf options
• Helpful for both DIY buyers and contractors
• Central North Shoal Creek location, 7-day hours

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design

★★★★★5 (96 reviews)score 90/100

Ben and his crew field short-notice requests and honor same-day tweaks, with 96 reviews highlighting sod installs, grading, and yard cleanup done in single afternoons. The team handles irrigation carefully and cleans driveways after the fact without being asked.

• Single-day turnaround on most jobs
• Owner Ben stays involved even remotely
• Handles drainage and irrigation as part of scope
• Cleanup included by default

Watch out: Review volume (96) is on the lower end for this list, worth noting given otherwise strong scores.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design, irrigation sprinklers, tree services

★★★★★5 (84 reviews)score 90/100

Jorge shows up on-site himself and preps thoroughly (soil tiling, leveling, sprinkler uncapping) before laying sod that reviewers say still looks great years later. With 84 reviews all pointing to fair pricing and clean execution, this is a smaller but consistent operation.

• Jorge leads projects on-site personally
• Thorough prep work before sod installation
• Goes above and beyond when suppliers make errors
• Fair, non-inflated pricing

Watch out: Lowest review count on this list (84), so treat as a promising but smaller sample.

Services: lawn care maintenance

★★★★★4.9 (849 reviews)score 90/100

ABC's 849 reviews, the largest volume here by far, show a pattern of on-time arrivals and technicians who explain lawn, tree, and irrigation problems clearly. Named staff like Gavin, Luis, and Alan get called out often, and the company offers fungal diagnosis with multi-month recovery plans.

• Named technicians praised repeatedly
• Proactive communication with arrival windows
• Tree removal with full debris cleanup
• Fungal diagnosis and lawn recovery planning

Watch out: One recent no-show and missing service notes were flagged despite the otherwise strong record.

Services: landscape design, irrigation sprinklers, tree services

★★★★★5 (739 reviews)score 90/100

Southern Turf handles both homes and commercial sites across Austin, with 739 reviews and named account managers like Chad and Erin providing steady communication through the project. Crews return to fix seams and check sites after rain, and multiple turf grades including pet-focused K-9 options are available.

• Multiple turf grades, including pet-friendly options
• Crews monitor sites proactively during bad weather
• Daily site cleanup and seam refinement
• Works with Costco and Home Depot for sourcing

Watch out: Some reviewers flagged billing confusion and slow warranty response, though management addressed it in person.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design, irrigation sprinklers