Austin TX · 200 scored

Austin TX landscapers, ranked from 200 real Google review profiles

Bluebonnet Local Guides scores every Austin landscaper on fair pricing, follow-through, and cleanup, not who pays for placement.

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Browse Austin landscaping by job type

From full landscape design and installation to irrigation repair and tree removal, find the crews that specialize in what you actually need.

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Commercial Landscaping

67 companies

Hardscaping, Patios & Retaining Walls

82 companies

Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems

47 companies

Landscape Design & Installation

172 companies

Lawn Care & Maintenance

66 companies

Tree Trimming & Removal

80 companies

Austin's highest-scoring landscaping crews

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#1 94

Southern Love Landscaping & Design

5.0(277)✓ VerifiedPublishes prices

Multiple reviewers highlight Harrison, Laura, and Dustin by name for their expertise in plant selection, drainage design, and pet-friendly turf choices. The team delivers 3D CAD drawings, cleans up after themselves daily, shows up on schedule, and often revisits to check on installations. Owner Nikk is known to call customers personally if issues arise. Specialization is clear across sod replacement, native plant design, irrigation with app-based controls, hardscape work, and pool-fill deck projects. Reviewers consistently note being listened to during design, having their vision respected over the contractor's, and feeling the finished work exceeded expectations. Laura offers ongoing plant care advice post-project.

Irrigation & Sprinkler SystemsLandscape Design & InstallationCommercial Landscaping

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#2 94

Waterloo Turf Austin

5.0(245)✓ VerifiedPublishes prices

Customers consistently report a smooth buying process and swift, dependable installation. Bobby and his crew (including Gage) deliver finished turf that transforms muddy yards into usable outdoor spaces for families and dogs, often completing jobs in one to two days with professional attention to drainage, edging, and finish details. Waterloo Turf handles everything from residential backyards to putting greens and sports fields. Multiple reviewers praise Bobby for quoting quickly, staying under budget, accommodating last-minute design changes, and moving beyond the scope of work at no charge. Artificial turf costs $8-$15 per square foot installed.

Landscape Design & InstallationCommercial LandscapingLawn Care & Maintenance

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#3 93

Cutters Landscaping

5.0(140)✓ Verified

From initial quote to final cleanup, Cutters delivers. Reviewers praise fast responses, patient project leads like Justin and Charlie who explain options clearly, and crews that show up on time and leave the yard spotless each day. Complex projects land well here: one reviewer watched them solve a steep slope with Cor-Ten steel walls and native plants; another praised their handling of city permits for a new driveway. Multiple clients return for second and third jobs. The work spans hardscape (patios, retaining walls, decks, outdoor kitchens) and full landscape design with attention to both structure and plants. Staff take pride in matching existing stone, sourcing hard-to-find species, and respecting neighbors. No price complaints emerged across eighteen five-star reviews.

Irrigation & Sprinkler SystemsLandscape Design & InstallationCommercial Landscaping

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#4 93

ABC Home & Commercial Services

4.9(851)✓ Verified

Staff arrive on time and text before showing up, diagnosing lawn problems (fungus, St. Augustine die-off) with clear treatment plans. Named technicians like Gavin, Luis, Henry, and Alan deliver consistent professionalism across lawn care, tree removal, and irrigation work, with thorough cleanup afterward and friendly, knowledgeable service. Reviewers praise the communication throughout jobs, from pre-arrival updates to progress reports. The company handles multiple services for regular customers without issues. Pricing and value are rarely flagged as concerns; when mentioned, it's described as reasonable.

Irrigation & Sprinkler SystemsLandscape Design & InstallationCommercial Landscaping

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#5 92

American Irrigation Repair

4.9(369)✓ VerifiedPublishes prices

Technicians arrive on schedule, explain repairs clearly, and often spot additional issues reviewers missed. Staff names like Pepe, Uriel, Joaquin, and Augustine appear across visits; customers praise their efficiency and willingness to accommodate urgent requests or do extra work beyond the estimate.

Irrigation & Sprinkler SystemsLawn Care & Maintenance

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#6 92

Top Choice

5.0(127)✓ Verified

Top Choice arrives on time and works fast, with crews tackling multiple tasks in parallel to keep jobs moving. Staff like Johnny and Mike build trust by solving problems honestly (one customer says Johnny saved thousands by diagnosing a fixable irrigation issue rather than pushing a full replacement), and the office stays responsive from quote through follow-up. Lawn mowing, aeration, top dressing, and irrigation work all draw consistent praise for even coverage and meticulous edge work. Reviewers note the crew texts ahead, cleans up debris, and runs efficient crews of three. Pricing tracks with other local services. The business claims 20+ years operating and covers South, Central, and North Austin plus Bee Cave and surrounding areas.

Irrigation & Sprinkler SystemsLandscape Design & InstallationTree Trimming & Removal

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Why homeowners trust this ranking

An independent, data-driven directory, not a pay-to-list ad board.

Scored, not sold

All 200 Austin landscaping providers are ranked from a published rubric applied to recent Google reviews. Rankings can't be bought, and nothing here is pay-to-rank.

Built by someone who ran the crews

Rachel Delgado spent nine years estimating jobs and running landscaping crews for a Round Rock company before starting Bluebonnet Local Guides, so the rubric reflects what actually separates a good install from a bad one.

Refreshed monthly, verified per listing

Data across all six categories, from lawn care to hardscaping, gets refreshed monthly, and each listing carries a last-verified stamp so you can see the ranking is actively maintained, not set once and forgotten.

How we score every landscaper

One published rubric scores each business 0–100 from recent public Google reviews: rating, review volume, recency, sentiment, and profile completeness. No pay-to-rank, no edited reviews.

✓ Sentiment synthesised from real reviews, not republished
✓ Verified businesses clearly marked
✓ Refreshed regularly so scores stay current

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Best landscapers in Austin, TX

The top 15 Austin landscapers ranked by earned composite score, covering design, turf, hardscape, and full-yard renovation work.

Best landscape design & installation companies in Austin, TX

The top 15 Austin landscape design and installation specialists, ranked by earned composite score from reviews, consistency, and verified project detail.

Best lawn care & maintenance companies in Austin, TX

The top 15 Austin lawn care and maintenance specialists, ranked by composite score from ratings, review volume, and sentiment.

Best irrigation & sprinkler systems companies in Austin, TX

The top 15 Austin irrigation and sprinkler specialists, ranked by verified review scores and real repair, install, and service feedback.

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2,223 businesses reviewed

200 listed after vetting

6 service categories

Scored on real Google reviews

Updated 2026-07-08 How we score

Areas we cover

landscaper across Austin TX. Pick your area to see who serves it, or request a quote.

Mueller (78)Tarrytown (76)Downtown Austin (66)East Austin (65)South Congress (64)Barton Hills (34)West Lake Hills (29)North Austin / Domain (28)South Austin / Sunset Valley (28)Circle C / Southwest Austin (3)