Landscaping in Georgetown, TX
Georgetown yards sit where Hill Country limestone meets Blackland Prairie clay, under firm city watering rules. 512 Luxury Landscape Design plans and builds water-wise yards, iron fences, concrete, stone, and shade for Georgetown homes. One in-house team does the design and the build, and the owner stays involved on every job. Estimates are free, and our customers rate us 4.8 stars across 28 Google reviews.
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Landscaping Built for Both Sides of Georgetown
Georgetown is really two places to build a yard. The Balcones Escarpment runs north to south through town, close to the path of I-35. East of that line, the ground turns to dark, heavy Blackland Prairie clay. To the west, toward Lake Georgetown and Sun City, soil sits on limestone. A patio, a lawn, or a fence post acts differently on each side. Water is the other big story. The city limits sprinklers to two days a week, and in July 2023 it banned sprinkler systems citywide for four days when its water plants ran near capacity. Parts of the west side stayed under that ban until September. The town is growing fast, too. Census Bureau estimates show Georgetown went from about 67,000 people in 2020 to about 107,000 in 2025. Good landscaping in Georgetown plans for the rock or clay under your lot, the water rules, and the city's permits. We are based in Bastrop and have designed and built outdoor spaces since 2018. The same in-house crew and the same owner handle every Georgetown job.
Landscaping Services in Georgetown, TX
BUILT FOR LIMESTONE, CLAY, AND WATER LIMITSOne in-house team can take your Georgetown yard from bare builder dirt or a tired lawn to a finished outdoor space. Here is what we build, starting with the work Georgetown homeowners search for most.
Landscaping in Georgetown
Many projects start with the yard itself. Newer homes often need grading, soil, and grass. Older lawns often need a water-wise redo. We lay sod in drought-tough grasses like Bermuda, zoysia, and buffalo, the same types the city's code names for lawns. The city offers a 14-day watering variance for new sod or new plantings of at least 200 square feet, so we time installs to use it. Where grass will not thrive in a back yard, we install artificial turf that drains like a real lawn, as Georgetown's code requires.
Landscape Design in Georgetown
Lawns drink much of Georgetown's summer water. In 2022, city staff said about 75% of the water the city makes on a summer day goes to lawn watering. So we design yards that need less. Our xeriscape design groups plants by water need and pairs native beds, gravel, and stone with a smaller lawn. Our irrigation design puts drip in the beds and sets the controller to your watering days. In Georgetown, a new irrigation system needs a city permit, a plan sealed by a licensed irrigator, and a backflow test once it is in.
Welding & Steel Fabrication in Georgetown
Georgetown has clear rules for fences. City code limits front-yard fences to 4 feet tall and at least 50% see-through, and the updated code bans chain link there. A welded wrought iron fence fits those rules and still looks sharp. Side and rear fences can reach 6 feet. Every new fence inside city limits needs a permit. We also build custom metal gates for driveways and side yards, all welded in-house.
Custom Concrete in Georgetown
Blackland clay east of I-35 swells when it gets wet and shrinks and cracks as it dries. That movement breaks thin slabs. We pour concrete patios and concrete driveways on a compacted base with steel reinforcement and control joints. In Georgetown, patios, driveways, and other flatwork need a city permit. Plan review takes about 15 to 20 business days, and the city checks your lot's impervious cover, so we set the size before we pour.
Hardscaping & Masonry in Georgetown
West of I-35, lots sit on limestone, the same rock that holds the Edwards Aquifer. Stone fits that ground. We build retaining walls and paver patios that turn a sloped lot into flat, usable space. A retaining wall over 4 feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing, needs a city permit. So does a wall that holds up extra weight, like a driveway. Pavers count as impervious cover in Georgetown unless an engineer designs them to drain like grass.
Patios & Pergolas in Georgetown
July highs in Williamson County average about 96 degrees. A covered patio or a steel pergola makes the back yard usable through the heat. Georgetown requires a permit for patio covers and pergolas, with about 10 business days of plan review. The city asks for a site survey that shows your property lines, and an inspector checks the setback before the build. We add outdoor ceiling fans and lights so the space works on warm evenings.
What Landscaping Costs in Georgetown
We price every Georgetown yard on its own, so we do not post flat numbers. A few local things move the cost. The ground matters most. Limestone west of I-35 means more digging and cutting, and clay to the east needs a deeper base and more steel. Permits add steps, since a fence, patio, pergola, tall retaining wall, and irrigation system can each need one. Impervious cover limits can push a design toward gravel or engineered pavers. An HOA design review, common in master-planned neighborhoods, can add time. A big tree near the work changes the plan too, since heritage trees need extra care and sometimes a permit. A lawn and bed refresh sits at the low end. A full back yard with a patio, pergola, iron fence, and drip system sits much higher. We walk your property and give you a clear written estimate for free.
From Sun City to Wolf Ranch and the streets around the Square, we build Georgetown yards that work with the rock, the clay, and the water rules.
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What Landscaping in Georgetown Has to Deal With
Georgetown is the Williamson County seat, about 25 miles north of Austin. The Balcones Escarpment splits the county, and it runs right through town. To the east, soils are dark and clayey. To the west, they are loamy with a limy subsoil. You can see the rock at Blue Hole Park, where limestone bluffs line the San Gabriel River a few blocks north of the Square. The weather pushes plants hard. July highs in the county average about 96 degrees, and rain averages about 37 inches a year. The upside is a long growing season of about 258 days. Much of the city also sits over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, where rain soaks into the rock. The Georgetown salamander lives only in springs and caves fed by this part of the aquifer, and it has been a threatened species since 2014. The city's development code carries the water quality rules that protect it, so we keep soil and runoff on your site during every build.
Water is the rule you will feel most. The City of Georgetown draws on Lake Georgetown, Stillhouse Hollow, Lake Belton, Lake Travis, and Edwards Aquifer wells. Even so, summer demand has pushed its water plants past 90% of capacity. In 2022 the city cut watering to one day a week, and in July 2023 it banned sprinkler systems citywide for four days, and parts of its western service area stayed under that ban until Sept. 4. Water use is also written into city code. A 2014 ordinance limited how much of a new home's lot could be irrigated and called for 6 inches of topsoil under new turf. A rewritten development code, adopted in August 2026, takes effect on November 1, 2026. It keeps lawns to drought-tough grasses on no more than half of a lot's unpaved area, and it sets new standards for artificial turf. Near the Square, the Downtown and Old Town overlay districts can add a design review for fences and other exterior work.
- Clay east of I-35 and limestone to the west need different bases, footings, and soil prep, so we check which ground your lot sits on first.
- Sprinklers run on two assigned days a week, never on Mondays and never from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., so we design around drip zones and smart controllers.
- Over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, we keep bare soil covered and runoff on site while we work.
- Heritage trees, such as live oaks and pecans 26 inches or more across, need city approval to remove on home lots platted after February 13, 2007.
- Inside city limits, fences, patios, driveways, pergolas, retaining walls over 4 feet, and irrigation systems all need city permits.
Why Georgetown Homeowners Choose Us
You want a crew that plans for Georgetown's rock, clay, and water rules, and an owner you can reach. We design and build in-house, and the owner stays on the job from the first walk-through to the final cleanup.
Full-Service Design and Build
One in-house team handles design, planting, stone, concrete, shade, and steel. Nothing gets lost in a handoff between separate companies.
Owner Involved on Every Job
The owner stays involved from the first walk-through to the last detail, so you get straight answers and steady follow-through.
Iron Fences Welded In-House
We weld fences, gates, and pergola frames ourselves. That makes it easy to build a front-yard fence that meets Georgetown's 4-foot, half-open rule and still looks custom.
Water-Wise From the Start
We plan lawns, beds, and drip zones around Georgetown's two-day watering schedule and its lawn rules, so your yard can thrive within the limits.
Permit-Ready Plans
Fence, flatwork, patio cover, and retaining wall permits are part of the job. We prepare the site plans and drawings the city asks for.
Free Estimates, 4.8-Star Rating
We walk your lot and give you a clear written estimate at no cost. Our customers rate us 4.8 stars across 28 Google reviews.
Our Customer Reviews
- Michael Williams Google review ·Read on Google: review by Michael Williams (opens in a new tab)
It was great working with Ean to remove our grass and replace with a xeriscape design. He took my vision and some specific plant selections and came up with a design that accomplished exactly what I wanted. I would recommend him and his team for your landscape needs!
- Terry Kelley Google review ·Read on Google: review by Terry Kelley (opens in a new tab)
We had Ean and crew add an extension to our driveway and reroute sprinklers. The work was slows down by city permits issues but they were very patient with that and finished soon after permits were approved. Very happy with the work. Would use them again in a second.
- Karima King Google review ·Read on Google: review by Karima King (opens in a new tab)
We are very happy with the project/ service Ian and his team provided to us. Great communication, timely and very respectful. Would recommend 100 times! Thanks Ian and team!
- John Bitner Google review ·Read on Google: review by John Bitner (opens in a new tab)
Ean and his crew were great to work with. Newly poured driveway included a beautiful glued rock drain which not only protects but adds a touch of color to the concrete. Would highly recommend 512 Luxury Landscape Design.
- Kim San Miguel Google review ·Read on Google: review by Kim San Miguel (opens in a new tab)
Ian was so easy to work with and really communicative. We had our backyard redone with sod and he found the grass that would work best for our yard and gave us in depth instructions on how to make sure it roots and grows. His team was efficient and they did a fantastic job. We’re so excited to see how it does and would absolutely recommend for anyone looking for landscape design.
- I SanMiguel Google review ·Read on Google: review by I SanMiguel (opens in a new tab)
Ean and his crew were quick, efficient, respectful, and easy to deal with. He gave a fair price for a sod install. He showed up on time, did the work as agreed upfront, and left us with the nice lawn to enjoy. Thanks Ean and crew!
- Skylar Saenz Google review ·Read on Google: review by Skylar Saenz (opens in a new tab)
Ean and the team at 512 Luxury & Design exceeded my expectations. He walked through the project with me, listened to my ideas, and added his own expert input. He then put everything together in a digital format and sent it over for review. When the team arrived, they brought the vision to life flawlessly. I highly recommend Ean and his team for their professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail!
- Kelly Roles Google review ·Read on Google: review by Kelly Roles (opens in a new tab)
512 Luxury landscaping is a solid choice in your landscaping and construction needs! Ean and his crew do impeccable work, kind, timely, and is the best contractor I’ve ever worked with! What sets Ean apart is that he aims to educate the client. I’ve worked with many contractors that just do-as-told and then show up with their crew and you’re in shock, not knowing the process and procedures. Construction and landscaping is much more meticulous, strategic and demands strong communication than the novice knows- until they experience it for the first time. Ean is professional, communicative, has creativity and a best-bang-for-your-buck-attitude. There were times when I needed someone to step in a take control and he knew exactly when to do this- whilst simultaneously balancing knowing that as the customers, we need full transparency of what needs to happen and what to expect. Ean was additionally helpful calling out prior contractors incorrect work. So much to the point where I was empowered with the knowledge he gave me to call-out said contractors to come back and do the job the right way. You can’t go wrong with 512 luxury landscaping. I’ve referred many friends to them and hope this review is helpful to you making your decision on hiring a contractor.
- Virginia Dalbeck Google review ·Read on Google: review by Virginia Dalbeck (opens in a new tab)
I really enjoyed working with Luxery Landscape Design. Super professional, always on time and they get the job done. Also, all things they planted lasted many seasons and don’t die off which was nice… I definitely recommend.
- Amelia Johnson Google review ·Read on Google: review by Amelia Johnson (opens in a new tab)
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. The attention to detail was impeccable, and the team worked efficiently to bring my vision to life. Now, my family and I spend more time outside than ever before, and entertaining guests has never been more enjoyable. Highly recommend their services for anyone looking to elevate their outdoor space!
- Norma Miller Google review ·Read on Google: review by Norma Miller (opens in a new tab)
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 working with them!
- Jack Coffey Google review ·Read on Google: review by Jack Coffey (opens in a new tab)
Several friends referred me to 512 Luxury Landscape Design for my latest home improvement project and we're glad they did. They installed a concrete sidewalk, outdoor wall sconce, and river rock landscape treatment. We think landscaping with rock is great because it cuts down on maintenance of having to add mulch seasonally. Fair pricing, great communication, and creative design ideas is why it was a pleasure working with Ian and his entire team. We highly recommend Luxury Landscape Design the next time you want to elevate your outdoor space.
- Nekeda Boggs Google review ·Read on Google: review by Nekeda Boggs (opens in a new tab)
I looked all over for a reasonable priced gazebo. Had no luck. I was referred to 512 Luxury Landscape and the process went seamlessly. Ean and his team were prompt and did an exceptional job building my gazebo. I absolutely love it.
- Braxton Peck Google review ·Read on Google: review by Braxton Peck (opens in a new tab)
Have used Ean and his crew for a handful of jobs. Quality work and material , great communication, and professional. Would highly suggest for any landscaping project.
- Jesse DeNucci Google review ·Read on Google: review by Jesse DeNucci (opens in a new tab)
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. As a business owner myself, its unfortunately too hard to find a company that stands by their work AND their customer. 512 will impress you. Thanks team!
- Yuyu Chen Google review ·Read on Google: review by Yuyu Chen (opens in a new tab)
Had the pleasure of having them modify our home's surrounding, and I must say it was really impressive. If y'all are looking for someone to do landscaping, definitely consider this company.
- Lacey Kapetanis Google review ·Read on Google: review by Lacey Kapetanis (opens in a new tab)
Great company and great ownership! If you’re looking for a company that is reliable, amazing work ethic / finishing product and personable, you will most definitely want to get in touch with the owner, Ean!
- Jasmin H-C Google review ·Read on Google: review by Jasmin H-C (opens in a new tab)
It has been a pleasure working with Ean. Consultation, design and execution was performed professionally. Communication was flawless and so was the project result. Loved the additional ideas he provided and the result exceeded my expectations. Couldn’t be more happy. Thank you so much!!!!
- Margo Wickersham Google review ·Read on Google: review by Margo Wickersham (opens in a new tab)
Ean Nambo has a great eye for design and practicality that is more important for Austin area homeowners now than ever. We had a functional problem of water pooling at our front door during heavy rains. We had a design problem of a front yard that was 20% grass and 80% weeds that required mowing and turned brown during droughts. I challenged Ean to help me create a xeriscaped front yard that diverts water away from our house and into the street and that looks like the updated and modern home that we've created. I wanted to avoid installing a lawn that would be thirsty for water in our climate and I had some ideas for including a dry creek running through the property. I am thrilled with the results! I love the look and the dry creek bed did its job during a recent deluge. Ean had ideas to make the most of a courtyard area that converted the space into an additional gathering area and I couldn't be happier with the result. He also included dramatic landscape lighting installation that showcases the lovely texture of the limestone exterior and the grace of our live oaks that have survived the recent freezes. I wanted to avoid over planting, so as we planted a few things. I'm happy with this strategy, because I can see which plants work best in which areas for future plantings. Rarely can a homeowner say they are so happy with the results of working with a landscape company, so I am thrilled to share met experience with others considering 512 Luxury Landscaping.
- Adan Vasquez Google review ·Read on Google: review by Adan Vasquez (opens in a new tab)
enjoy working with Ean and his crew, always easy to communicate with.
- Anna Valenzuela Google review ·Read on Google: review by Anna Valenzuela (opens in a new tab)
Very pleased with how the driveway came out. Definitely recommend this company.
- Pablo Salazar Google review ·Read on Google: review by Pablo Salazar (opens in a new tab)
Ean and his crew did a great job in our backyard renovation. Very friendly, would recommend!
- Stafford Ullrich Google review ·Read on Google: review by Stafford Ullrich (opens in a new tab)
We had a fence and some landscaping done and it came out amazing. The work was completed quickly and they did a great job.
- Dana Gutierrez Google review ·Read on Google: review by Dana Gutierrez (opens in a new tab)
Dream yard realized! These landscape architects are incredible artists; they turned my area into an opulent haven.
- Nick Kelly Google review ·Read on Google: review by Nick Kelly (opens in a new tab)
Loved working with 512, local, attention to detail and transparent. Thank you!
- J F Google review ·Read on Google: review by J F (opens in a new tab)
Ean is always friendly and informative. Highly recommend. 🌱
Landscaping in Georgetown, TX FAQs
What are the watering rules for new sod in Georgetown?
On City of Georgetown water, sprinklers and irrigation systems run two days a week, based on the last digit of your address. No system watering is allowed from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on any day, or at any time on Mondays. Hand watering with a hose or bucket is allowed any time. For new sod or new plantings of at least 200 square feet, you can apply for a watering variance. It lasts 14 days and lets you water outside your normal days while roots take hold, but the time-of-day limits still apply. If another utility serves your address, we set your controller to its schedule.
Do I need a permit for a fence, patio, or pergola in Georgetown?
Inside city limits, usually yes. Every new fence needs a permit. Front-yard fences are capped at 4 feet and must be at least half open, and side and rear fences can reach 6 feet. Patios, driveways, and other flatwork need a permit, and plan review takes about 15 to 20 business days. Patio covers and pergolas need a permit with about 10 business days of review. Retaining walls over 4 feet, measured from the bottom of the footing, need one too. New irrigation systems need a permit and a plan sealed by a licensed irrigator. We check what your project needs before we set a start date.
Can I remove a big oak or pecan on my Georgetown lot?
It depends on the tree and the age of your lot. Georgetown calls certain trees heritage trees once they measure 26 inches or more across at chest height. The list includes live oak, post oak, bur oak, cedar elm, pecan, and walnut, among others. On home lots platted after February 13, 2007, a heritage tree needs city approval before it comes down. Lots platted before that date are exempt from the tree removal permit. Either way, we plan patios, trenches, and footings to stay off the roots of big trees you want to keep.
Is artificial turf allowed in Georgetown?
Yes, with limits. Until November 1, 2026, city code allows artificial turf on a home lot in the back yard only. Under the updated code that starts that day, turf can cover up to half of the lot's area that is not paved or built on, but it must still be screened from the street and the neighbors. An engineer must certify that it drains like real grass, and the backing must be fully permeable. It cannot contain PFAS chemicals, and it needs a heat-blocking feature. Your HOA may have its own rules. We build turf areas to meet the code and pair them with real grass or native beds.
Does the Edwards Aquifer change how you build in Georgetown?
It can. Much of Georgetown sits over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, where rain soaks into the limestone. Building there must follow the city's water quality rules, which also protect the threatened Georgetown salamander. For a typical yard, that means keeping soil and runoff on site while we work. Permeable pavers are a bigger step. If you want pavers that do not count against your impervious cover, the city requires an engineered design. On the recharge zone, that design must also follow TCEQ guidelines and come with a recorded maintenance agreement.
Do you work in Sun City and the older neighborhoods near the Square?
Yes. We work across Georgetown, from Sun City Texas and Berry Creek to Wolf Ranch along the San Gabriel River, Georgetown Village, the older blocks around the Square, and nearby Serenada just outside city limits. That covers Georgetown's three main home ZIP codes: 78626, 78628, and 78633. Sun City is a 55-and-older community whose first residents moved in during 1996, so some of its early yards now come up for a refresh. Near the Square, the Downtown and Old Town overlay districts may require a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new fence or other exterior work. We plan for that review early.
