Do they work with native plants and drought-tolerant landscapes?

Yes. Reviewers document native species planting and maintenance on half-acre properties with oak mottes, and the team offers suggestions for new plantings suited to local conditions.

Can they help during freezes or when I travel?

Yes. Multiple reviews mention the team covers plants during hard freezes and will relocate plants indoors as needed for traveling clients, including coordination with other contractors.

How long do most client relationships last?

Long-term commitments are standard. Reviews document 10, 11, 15, and 20-year client relationships, with monthly upkeep and seasonal services.

Stronger Than Dirt

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,925 reviewed · 265 listed · Scored from 28 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(28) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Landscape Design & Installation

Service: Landscape Design & Installation
Reviews: 28

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently report multi-year partnerships with a team that handles garden maintenance, plant design, and seasonal care with care and expertise. Staff members (Julie, Mae, and Sheree are named repeatedly) are praised for reliability, responsiveness, and willingness to go beyond routine upkeep-including emergency freeze protection and plant relocation for traveling clients.

Praised for

attention to detail
reliable long-term service
knowledgeable staff
responsive communication
proactive care

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Best for: Homeowners seeking long-term garden maintenance and plant expertise in South and Central Austin.

Strengths

15+ year track record with individual clients
Named leadership team with strong client relationships
Comprehensive seasonal and emergency plant care
Expertise in native plants and oak landscapes

Worth knowing

Named staff: Julie, Mae, and Sheree appear frequently across reviews
Multi-year retainers common: ten to fifteen year client relationships documented
Seasonal emergency response: freeze protection and plant relocation for traveling clients
Cleanup standard: extensive mulching and debris removal noted as thorough
Native plant knowledge: demonstrated expertise with oak mottes and drought-tolerant species

What reviews say by service

Landscape Design & Installation: Plant selection and garden redesign praised for aesthetic judgment and client collaboration.

How it compares

Rated 4.6 against a 4.68 average across the 191 landscape design & installation businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 65% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 76

Review volume 63

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 81

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Contact

Phone: +1512-565-8141
Website: https://www.strongerthandirtgardens.com/
Address: 6617 Lancret Hill Dr, Austin, TX 78745

Last verified 2026-07-06

Opening hours

Monday: 07:30-15:30
Tuesday: 07:30-15:30
Wednesday: 07:30-15:30
Thursday: 07:30-15:30
Friday: 09:00-15:30
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

Fine garden maintenanceGarden consultationGarden designPlant pruningWeedingPlantingTransplantingComposting

Operating:since 1998

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

Common questions

Do they work with native plants and drought-tolerant landscapes?: Yes. Reviewers document native species planting and maintenance on half-acre properties with oak mottes, and the team offers suggestions for new plantings suited to local conditions.
Can they help during freezes or when I travel?: Yes. Multiple reviews mention the team covers plants during hard freezes and will relocate plants indoors as needed for traveling clients, including coordination with other contractors.
How long do most client relationships last?: Long-term commitments are standard. Reviews document 10, 11, 15, and 20-year client relationships, with monthly upkeep and seasonal services.

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