Best lawn care & maintenance companies in Austin, TX

★★★★★5 (245 reviews)score 93/100

Waterloo Turf tops the list on a near-perfect composite built from 245 reviews at a full 5.0 rating, with sentiment and recency both maxed out. Crews led by Bobby, Gage, and Lance consistently turn bare or muddy yards into finished lawns in one to two days, with drainage work built into the install rather than tacked on after.

• One to two-day turnaround on most installs
• Drainage design included, not an upsell
• Pricing consistently comes in under competing quotes
• Crew handles mature trees and pet wear without extra fuss

Watch out: A reviewer noted post-job communication could be clearer.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design

★★★★★4.9 (216 reviews)score 91/100

YardDoc sits just behind the top spot with a 4.9 rating across 216 reviews and maxed-out volume and recency scores. The company's strength is team stability: named techs like Christian, Chris, Adrian, and Jorge show up repeatedly in reviews, which points to consistent accountability from quote to final walkthrough.

• Staff contact customers before arrival
• Same-day or after-hours problem-solving on complex jobs
• Handles patio, stair, and structural repairs alongside yard work
• Clear quoting and walkthrough process

Watch out: A small share of recent reviews (under 3%) cite communication breakdowns.

Services: landscape design, lawn care maintenance

★★★★★4.9 (120 reviews)score 90/100

Purchase Green scores 90.4 on the strength of a 4.9 rating over 120 reviews and the highest sentiment score in the top five. Staff like Bogdan, Anthony, and Ivan are named repeatedly for fast, no-pressure service that runs from same-day quotes to next-week installation.

• Same-day quotes and quick scheduling
• Staff give honest guidance instead of upselling
• Turf holds up well for pets and bare feet
• Central North Shoal Creek location, open 7 days

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design

★★★★★5 (84 reviews)score 90/100

Lamb Boy Services earns a perfect 5.0 across 84 reviews, with Jorge personally leading jobs that mix sod installation, concrete pours, and stonework. Reviewers return repeatedly because the prep work (soil tiling, leveling, sprinkler uncapping) holds up years later.

• Jorge shows up on-site personally
• Thorough prep before sod goes down
• Pricing described as fair, not inflated
• Crew cleans up after finishing

Services: lawn care maintenance

★★★★★4.9 (73 reviews)score 88/100

This Cedar Valley branch of Augusta Lawn Care posts a 4.9 rating over 73 reviews with sentiment and recency both strong, though the lower review volume keeps confidence at medium. Customers consistently mention next-day or same-day scheduling and a clean, careful cut from a reliable two-person crew.

• Next-day or same-day scheduling common
• Two-person crew works efficiently
• Clean finish and thorough yard cleanup
• Responsive to specific on-site requests

Services: lawn care maintenance

★★★★★5 (61 reviews)score 89/100

ZaZu Landscaping holds a perfect 5.0 rating across 61 reviews with every recent review at five stars. Owner Izzy is directly involved in jobs ranging from lawn treatments and dethatching to sprinkler repair and shade plantings in difficult growing spots, which gives the service a personal, accountable feel.

• Owner Izzy handles concerns directly
• Strong track record with shade planting and tricky soil
• Pricing repeatedly called fair
• On-time scheduling for both one-off and recurring work

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design

★★★★★4.9 (179 reviews)score 89/100

Landscaping Round Rock combines a near-maxed review volume score (179 reviews, 4.9 rating) with two decades of operating history. Michael leads jobs personally, sending photos to remote owners and sourcing hard-to-find materials, and reviewers say the pricing regularly beats competing bids.

• Michael provides hands-on consultation and updates
• Pricing often beats other bids
• Handles everything from bed refreshes to irrigation retrofits
• Crew cleans the site after each day's work

Services: landscape design, lawn care maintenance

★★★★★5 (102 reviews)score 85/100

Plantscape Solutions scores 85.4 on a 5.0 rating over 102 reviews, run directly by David, who handles both lawn top dressing and Christmas light installation. Clients report visibly healthier lawns through tough Austin summers and repeat relationships that stretch five to ten years.

• David manages client relationships personally
• Top dressing shows measurable lawn health gains
• Fair, competitive pricing
• Full-service holiday lights with climate-controlled storage

Watch out: Recency score is slightly lower than the top names, suggesting a smaller flow of very recent reviews.

Services: landscape lighting, lawn care maintenance, landscape design

★★★★★4.5 (116 reviews)score 82/100

House to House Lawn Care holds a 4.5 rating over 116 reviews, with fair pricing and a locally owned South Austin footprint driving most of the praise. Sarah in customer service gets called out by name for responsive texts and calls that keep weekly mowing on schedule.

• Locally owned, South Austin based
• Competitive pricing without premium markups
• Responsive text and phone communication
• Handles mowing, mulching, leaf removal, and light tree work

Watch out: One reviewer reported multiple missed visits, and complaints mention inconsistent results in spots.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design

★★★★★4.8 (29 reviews)score 82/100

Terra Dura Landscapes posts a 4.8 rating across 29 reviews, with 27 of the last 28 landing at five stars, though the lower volume keeps this a medium-confidence pick. Owner Andrew leads design work with 2D/3D renderings and a clear focus on native, climate-suited plantings.

• Creative design with renderings before work starts
• Native plant and xeriscaping expertise
• Clear communication through the project
• Full service from design through installation follow-up

Watch out: One reviewer reported a rude phone interaction.

Services: landscape lighting, lawn care maintenance, landscape design

★★★★★4.8 (67 reviews)score 81/100

Agave LD of Rollingwood scores 81.1 with a 4.8 rating over 67 reviews, standing out for CAD-based design work and named project leads like Eduardo and Santiago who keep job sites clean and on schedule. Sentiment is the lowest of the top names here, reflecting friction around pricing and communication on larger contracts.

• CAD renderings for project visualization
• Daily site supervision and cleanup
• Handles design, hardscape, irrigation, and ongoing maintenance
• Named staff earn repeat praise for professionalism

Watch out: Reviewers flag premium pricing, fragmented communication across staff, and upselling on add-on services.

Services: landscape design, irrigation sprinklers, lawn care maintenance

★★★★★4.5 (901 reviews)score 76/100

Just Right Lawns has by far the largest review base on this list (901 reviews) but a mixed sentiment score of 0.45 pulls the composite down to 76.1. Named techs like Felix, Victor, and Arturo get consistent praise, but reviewers describe missed lines and inconsistent quality as the company has scaled.

• Named crew members earn repeat praise
• Automated text and email service updates
• Handles overgrown or difficult yards
• Quick scheduling and turnaround

Watch out: Complaints include uneven mowing, debris blown into neighbors' yards, and property damage in some cases.

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design, irrigation sprinklers

★★★★★4.6 (44 reviews)score 73/100

This South Austin branch of Augusta Lawn Care scores 73.3 on a 4.6 rating over 44 reviews, with field service generally solid but sentiment held down by billing complaints. Crews named David, Brian, Ryan, and Josh get praised for punctuality and thoroughness on the day of service.

• Quick, responsive scheduling
• Crews send updates before arrival
• Thorough cleanup on-site
• Offers weed control and flower bed maintenance alongside mowing

Watch out: Multiple reviewers report being charged well above quoted amounts, including added mows without clear consent.

Services: lawn care maintenance

★★★★★4.6 (29 reviews)score 73/100

Catheys Lawn Care holds a 4.6 rating over 29 reviews, a low-confidence score given the small sample, but the feedback is consistently positive. Ty Cathey and Doug are named directly for punctual, clearly communicated service on mowing, tree work, and cleanup jobs.

• Quick turnaround on quotes and jobs
• Honest, transparent pricing
• Will travel outside normal service zones for tougher jobs
• Responsive communication

Watch out: A complaint mentions inconsistent results on occasional jobs.

Services: lawn care maintenance

★★★★★5 (16 reviews)score 71/100

Clean Air Lawn Care Austin has only 16 reviews, all five-star, which keeps this a low-confidence pick despite the perfect rating. Jim runs the operation with electric and solar mowers quiet enough to work from home during service, plus direct pre-arrival communication.

• Electric and solar mowers cut noise and emissions
• Jim communicates directly before each visit
• Competitive rates for an eco-friendly service
• Weather-conscious scheduling protects grass health

Watch out: Small review count and a lower recency score mean less recent data to judge consistency.

Services: lawn care maintenance, irrigation sprinklers