Landscaping in Austin, TX
Austin landscaping is really many jobs in one. The land changes from rocky limestone in the west to deep clay in the east, and city rules on trees and water shape every plan. 512 Luxury Landscaping designs, plants, and builds across the Austin area, from central neighborhoods like Tarrytown to Hill Country lots out west. This page is your map to the neighborhoods and communities we serve and the services we offer. Owner involved, free estimates, and a finished yard that fits both the land and your home.
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One Crew for the Whole Austin Area
Austin is a big, fast-growing city, and no two yards here are alike. A home in Tarrytown sits under a heavy, old tree canopy with city rules to match. A lot out in Oak Hill or the Hill Country sits on thin soil over solid limestone. A yard on the east side sits on deep clay that moves with the seasons. Good landscaping in Austin starts by reading the land, not by copying one plan onto every job. We have worked Austin and the Hill Country since 2019. We know how the soil, the slope, and the city's tree and water rules shape a project before we break ground. This page is a hub. Below you will find the neighborhoods we serve, each with its own page, plus the six services we offer across the metro. Pick your area or your service and dig in, or just call and we will point you the right way.
Landscaping Services Across Austin, TX
EVERYTHING YOUR AUSTIN YARD NEEDSWe are a full-service crew, so one team can take your Austin yard from bare lot to finished outdoor space. From design and planting to stonework, concrete, and shade structures, here is what we do and why it matters on Central Texas land.
Landscape Design in Austin
A smart plan saves money in Austin. We design around your soil, slope, tree canopy, and HOA rules, picking native, drought-tough plants that fit the look of your neighborhood and the city's water limits.
Landscaping in Austin
New lots come as bare dirt, and older yards need a refresh. We build the full yard: soil prep, lawns, native beds, and grading that moves water away from the house on sloped or clay-heavy sites.
Hardscaping & Masonry in Austin
Sloped, rocky lots are made for stone. We build retaining walls, patios, walkways, and limestone features that hold a hillside in place and match the Hill Country style so common around Austin.
Custom Concrete in Austin
From driveways to stamped patios, we pour and finish concrete that stands up to Central Texas heat. Solid prep on rocky ground or shifting clay keeps your slab from cracking down the road.
Patios & Pergolas in Austin
Shade is gold in an Austin summer. We build covered patios and pergolas that turn a sunbaked backyard into an outdoor living space you actually use from spring through fall.
Welding & Steel Fabrication in Austin
We build custom iron gates, railings, fences, and steel features on site. Metalwork adds security and a clean, modern edge to homes across the Austin area.
Neighborhoods and Communities We Serve Across Austin
We cover the city and the Hill Country to the west. Each area below has its own page with local soil, water, and project details. Find yours and see how we work where you live.
- Tarrytown, historic homes near Lake Austin
- Oak Hill, wooded hills in southwest Austin
- Rollingwood, small city by Zilker Park
- Barton Creek, gated homes and golf communities
- Bee Cave, growing suburb by the Galleria
- Lakeway, hillside lots above Lake Travis
- Lake Travis, waterfront and lakeview yards
- Rough Hollow, master-planned Lakeway community
- Spicewood, rural acreage west of the lake
- Dripping Springs, Hill Country gateway southwest
- Leander, fast-growing suburb to the north
What Landscaping Costs in Austin
We price every Austin yard on its own, so we do not post flat numbers. A few local things move the cost. How easy your lot is to reach with equipment matters, and so does how steep it is. Rocky limestone in the west and heavy clay in the east both take more work than soft soil. A tree removal permit or an HOA design review can add steps. A simple lawn and bed refresh sits at the low end. A sloped hillside build with retaining walls and a covered patio sits much higher. We walk your property, talk through your goals, and give you a clear written estimate for free, so there are no surprises.
From Tarrytown to Oak Hill and out to the lake, we build Austin yards that work with the land, not against it.
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What Landscaping in Austin Has to Deal With
Austin sits right on the Balcones Fault. That one line splits the city in two. West of the fault and MoPac (Loop 1) you find the Edwards Plateau, where soil is thin and rocky over solid limestone. East of the fault you find the Blackland Prairie, where the soil is deep, dark clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. The two sides need different plans. On the west we build raised beds and pick deep-rooted natives. On the east we grade for drainage and plant for clay that moves. We check your soil before we design, so the work fits your ground.
The city's rules matter too, and we work with them. Austin protects its trees. A protected tree of 19 inches or more needs a removal permit. A heritage tree of 24 inches or more, such as an oak, pecan, elm, or bald cypress, among others, is rarely allowed to come out. Austin Water is in its Conservation Stage, which limits automatic sprinklers to one day a week and hose-end watering to two. Watershed rules cap how much of a lot you can pave, often around 45 percent and much less over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, so smart drainage matters. Austin Water also pays a WaterWise rebate of up to 3,000 dollars to swap thirsty grass for water-wise beds. We handle these rules for you so the work goes smoothly.
- The Balcones Fault splits Austin into rocky limestone soil in the west and deep, shifting clay in the east, so each side needs its own plan.
- Austin protects its trees: a 19-inch protected tree needs a removal permit, and a 24-inch heritage tree such as an oak, pecan, elm, or bald cypress is rarely allowed to come out.
- Austin Water's Conservation Stage limits automatic sprinklers to one day a week and hose-end watering to two, so we design beds and irrigation to thrive on less.
- Watershed rules cap how much of a lot can be paved, often near 45 percent and far less over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, which makes drainage planning key.
- Austin Water's WaterWise Landscape Rebate pays up to 3,000 dollars to replace thirsty turf with native, drought-tough beds and efficient drip irrigation.
Why Austin Homeowners Choose Us
You want a crew that knows Austin land and treats your home like its own. We bring local know-how, full in-house design and build, and an owner who stays on the job from the first walk-through to the final cleanup.
Full-Service Design and Build
One in-house team takes your project from the first design to the finished build. Nothing gets lost in a handoff between a designer and a separate crew.
Serving Central Texas Since 2019
We have landscaped across Austin and the Hill Country since 2019, so we know how the city's soil, slopes, and water rules shape a project before we ever break ground.
Owner Involved on Every Job
The owner stays involved from the first walk-through to the last detail, so you get straight answers and reliable follow-through, not a crew you never met.
Workmanship Guarantee
Every project we build in Austin is backed by our workmanship guarantee. If something is not right, we come back and make it right.
Free On-Site Consultations
We walk your yard, check the soil and slope, talk through ideas, and hand you a clear written estimate, all at no cost and with no pressure.
We Know Austin Soil and Rules
From rocky limestone in the west to shifting clay in the east, plus tree permits and HOA rules, we plan around the things that trip up out-of-town crews, so your project stays on track.
Our Customer Reviews
- Jesse DeNucci Austin Homeowner
Excellent service and professionalism along with a personal touch neighborly kindness. It says a lot when you can higher a company that takes as much pride in their work as this company.
- Amelia Johnson Austin Homeowner
I couldn’t be happier with the work 512 Luxury Landscape Design did on my backyard. They designed a stunning outdoor living area complete with a fire pit, custom stonework, and gorgeous plant selections.
- Norma Miller Austin Homeowner
512 Luxury Landscape Design added a patio extension which included a pergola cover. The owner was easy to communicate with, stayed on top of things and did not let the job drag on, and ensured the job was completed to satisfaction. It was a pleasure.
Landscaping in Austin, TX FAQs
Do I need a permit to landscape in Austin?
Most planting, beds, and lawn work do not need a permit, but Austin protects its trees. A protected tree is 19 inches or more across, measured 4.5 feet up the trunk, and removing one needs a permit from the city arborist. A heritage tree is 24 inches or more of certain species, such as oaks, pecans, elms, and bald cypress, among others, and the city rarely allows it to come out. We check the trees on your lot before we plan the work and handle the city paperwork when a permit applies, so you stay on the right side of the rules.
How often can I water my lawn in Austin?
Austin Water is in its Conservation Stage right now. Homes with an automatic sprinkler system can water one day a week, and homes using a hose-end sprinkler or drip can water two days a week, only before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m. Hand watering is allowed any time. We design beds and set irrigation to thrive inside those limits, with efficient drip zones that get the most out of every drop.
Why is the soil so different across Austin?
Austin sits right on the Balcones Fault, which splits the city in two. West of the fault and MoPac (Loop 1) you find the Edwards Plateau, with thin, rocky soil over limestone. East of the fault you find the Blackland Prairie, with deep, dark clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. The two need different plans. On the west side we build raised beds and pick deep-rooted natives, and on the east side we grade for drainage and plant for clay. We check your soil before we design.
Are there rebates for water-wise landscaping in Austin?
Yes. Austin Water runs a WaterWise Landscape Rebate that pays up to 3,000 dollars to replace thirsty turf grass with native and drought-tough plants, compost, mulch, and low-flow drip irrigation. The rules and amounts can change, so confirm the current program with Austin Water before you count on it. We design water-wise beds that fit the program goals and cut your watering for years to come.
Which Austin neighborhoods do you serve?
We work across the Austin area and the Hill Country to the west. That includes central neighborhoods like Tarrytown, west-side spots like Oak Hill, Rollingwood, and Barton Creek, and the lake communities out toward Bee Cave, Lakeway, Lake Travis, Rough Hollow, and Spicewood. We also reach Dripping Springs to the southwest and Leander to the north. Each area has its own page so you can see how we work where you live.
What does landscaping cost in Austin?
Every yard is priced on its own, so we do not post flat numbers. In Austin the price moves with how easy your lot is to reach, how steep it is, whether you have rocky limestone or heavy clay, and whether a tree permit or HOA review is involved. A flat lawn refresh costs far less than a sloped hillside build with retaining walls and a patio. We walk your property, talk through your goals, and hand you a clear written estimate for free.
