Landscaping in Lakeway, TX
Lakeway sits on the south shore of Lake Travis, where steep Hill Country lots and thin rocky soil shape every yard. 512 Luxury Landscape Design designs, plants, and builds for homes across Lakeway, from Rough Hollow to The Hills. We grade slopes, hold hillsides with stone, and plant for our heat and water limits. We design water-wise irrigation and native beds built to thrive under local watering limits. Owner involved, free estimates, and a finished yard that fits the land and your home.
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Landscaping Built for Lakeway Lots
Lakeway grew from a 1960s lake resort into a full city. It voted to incorporate in 1974. Today it is one of the best-known communities on Lake Travis. It is built around golf courses, the World of Tennis complex, and the original Lakeway Resort. The land here is steep. Lots climb and fall across the Hill Country, with lots that can sit hundreds of feet above the lake, giving the area its dramatic Hill Country views. The soil is thin and rocky over limestone, with hard caliche in spots, so water and soil run downhill fast. Good landscaping in Lakeway has to work with that slope, not against it. We have landscaped across Austin and Lake Travis since 2018. We grade hillsides, build stone walls, route drainage away from the house, and plant natives built for our heat and water limits. The result is a yard that looks great, holds the hill, and lasts.
Landscaping Services in Lakeway, TX
EVERYTHING YOUR LAKEWAY YARD NEEDSWe are a full-service crew, so one team can take your Lakeway yard from a steep, raw lot to a finished outdoor space. From design and stonework to planting, concrete, and shade, here is what we do and why it matters on Lake Travis hillsides.
Landscape Design in Lakeway
A smart plan saves money on a sloped Lakeway lot. We design around your grade, your lake views, and your HOA rules, choosing native, drought-tough plants that fit the Hill Country look and the city's landscaping standards. Our irrigation design works inside the Lakeway MUD two-day watering limit.
Hardscaping & Masonry in Lakeway
Steep, rocky lots are made for stone. We build retaining walls in Lakeway, terraces, patios, and limestone steps that hold a hillside in place and turn an unusable slope into level outdoor space.
Landscaping in Lakeway
New and resale homes near the golf courses often need a full yard. We handle soil prep, lawns, native beds, and land grading that moves runoff away from the house on sloped sites above Lake Travis.
Custom Concrete in Lakeway
From driveways and pool decks to stamped concrete patios, we pour and finish concrete that stands up to Central Texas heat. Solid prep on rocky, sloped ground keeps your slab from cracking or shifting down the road.
Patios & Pergolas in Lakeway
Shade makes a lake view worth using in summer. We build patio covers and pergolas that turn a hot, sunbaked deck into a space you enjoy from spring through fall.
Welding & Steel Fabrication in Lakeway
We build custom metal gates, railings, fences, and steel features on site. Railings matter on terraced hillside lots, and metalwork adds security and a clean edge to Lake Travis homes.
Landscaping in Rough Hollow
Rough Hollow is a 1,800-acre master-planned community inside Lakeway. It runs along about three miles of the Lake Travis south shore. More than 30 neighborhoods spread across its hillsides, with Highland Village and the Yacht Club and Marina at its heart. Homes here have gone up from 2006 to today. So the community mixes settled yards with new builds that start as bare graded dirt and rock. On those lots, we build the full yard from scratch: soil prep, lawns, native beds, stonework, drainage, and shade.
The land is the same steep Hill Country you see across Lakeway. Many lots drop toward the lake, and the soil is thin over limestone. We grade the slope, hold it with walls and terraces, and route water away from the house before we plant.
The big difference in Rough Hollow is design review. The community runs an Architectural Control Committee (ACC) that reviews exterior and landscape changes. It offers standard Architectural Applications and a Fast Track Landscape Application for many yard projects. Requests go through the community's management office. We design to the community standards, prepare the plans the committee asks for, and submit them for you. That keeps your project moving and keeps your yard in line with the look of the neighborhood.
What Landscaping Costs in Lakeway
We price every Lakeway yard on its own, so we do not post flat numbers. A few local things move the cost. How steep your lot is matters most. How hard the limestone and caliche are to dig matters too. How easy the site is to reach with equipment counts as well. Retaining walls, an HOA design review, or LCRA shoreline rules on a lakefront lot can add steps. A simple lawn and bed refresh sits at the low end. A terraced hillside build with stone 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 Rough Hollow to The Hills, we build Lakeway yards that hold the hillside and frame the lake.
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What Landscaping in Lakeway Has to Deal With
Lakeway sits on the southeast edge of the Edwards Plateau, the limestone shelf that makes the Hill Country. The big factor here is slope. The city climbs and drops across hillsides above Lake Travis, with lots that can sit hundreds of feet above the lake, giving the area its dramatic Hill Country views. On grades like that, rain runs downhill fast and pulls soil with it, so erosion and washouts are real risks. We plan around it. We grade the slope, build retaining walls and terraces to hold the hillside, and route drainage so water leaves the house and lot in a controlled way. The soil is thin and rocky over limestone. Hard caliche sits in spots, so we build raised beds and bring in good soil where roots need room. We lean on deep-rooted natives built for this land.
The local rules matter too, and we work with them. Much of Lakeway gets water from the Lakeway Municipal Utility District. It limits automatic irrigation to two days a week on days set by your address. The City of Lakeway requires a permit for new landscaping and for any change that alters how a lot drains. A landscape plan and an irrigation plan go to the city with that permit. On lakefront lots, the Lower Colorado River Authority controls shoreline work. Its Highland Lakes Dredge and Fill Ordinance covers seawalls, retaining walls, and fill below the waterline. The Lake Travis watershed also has slope-based stormwater rules to keep soil out of the lake. We handle these rules for you so the work goes smoothly.
- Steep Hill Country lots above Lake Travis, with lots that can sit hundreds of feet above the lake, handled with grading, retaining walls, and terracing that hold the hillside.
- Thin, rocky soil over limestone with hard caliche in spots, managed with raised beds, imported soil, and deep-rooted native plants.
- The Lakeway Municipal Utility District caps automatic irrigation at two days a week. Days are set by your address, so we design beds and irrigation to thrive on less water.
- The City of Lakeway requires a permit for new landscaping and for changes that alter lot drainage. A landscape plan and an irrigation plan go with that permit.
- On lakefront lots, LCRA's Highland Lakes Dredge and Fill Ordinance governs seawalls, retaining walls, and fill below the Lake Travis waterline.
Why Lakeway Homeowners Choose Us
You want a crew that knows Lakeway's hillsides 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 2018
We have landscaped across Austin and Lake Travis since 2018. We know how Lakeway's slopes, soil, and water rules shape a project before we break ground.
Owner Involved on Every Job
The owner stays on the job from first walk-through to final detail. You get straight answers and real follow-through, not a crew you never met.
Workmanship Guarantee
Every project we build in Lakeway 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, and talk through ideas. We hand you a clear written estimate at no cost and with no pressure.
We Know Lakeway Slopes and Rules
We know steep lots, hard limestone, City of Lakeway permits, LCRA shoreline rules, and HOA standards in Rough Hollow and Flintrock Falls. We plan around the things that trip up out-of-town crews.
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 Lakeway, TX FAQs
Do I need a permit to landscape in Lakeway?
It depends on the work. The City of Lakeway requires a permit for new landscaping and for any change that alters how water drains across your lot, which is common on these sloped sites. A landscape plan and an underground irrigation plan are submitted with a site development permit. Tree removal permits are not required for trees on a lot with a single-family home, but the city still asks you to protect healthy trees. We check the rules for your property up front and handle the city paperwork, so the job stays on track.
How do you handle a steep lot above Lake Travis?
Many Lakeway lots fall away toward Lake Travis, with lots that can sit hundreds of feet above the lake, giving the area its dramatic Hill Country views. Steep ground sends water and soil downhill fast, which causes erosion and washouts. We grade the slope, build retaining walls and terraces to hold the hillside, and add drainage that carries runoff away from the house and the foundation. On these lots, stonework and grading come first, then planting. Done right, a steep lot becomes a usable yard with lake views instead of a maintenance headache.
How often can I water my lawn in Lakeway?
Much of Lakeway is served by the Lakeway Municipal Utility District. Its rules limit automatic in-ground irrigation to two days per week. Days are set by the last digit of your address. Watering is only allowed between 7:01 pm and 9:59 am, with none on Sundays. Hand watering with a shut-off nozzle is allowed any time. We design drip and spray zones that thrive inside these limits and waste less water.
Do you work in Lakeway communities like Rough Hollow, Flintrock Falls, and The Hills?
Yes. We work across Lakeway's golf and lake communities, including Rough Hollow, Flintrock Falls, The Hills of Lakeway, The Preserve at Lakeway, Serene Hills, and Tuscan Village. Many of these neighborhoods sit near the Live Oak and Yaupon golf courses and have HOA design rules for front yards, plant choices, and materials. We design to fit those standards and keep your project moving without surprises.
Do I need ACC approval to landscape in Rough Hollow?
Most likely, yes. Rough Hollow has an Architectural Control Committee that reviews exterior and landscape changes. The community offers both standard Architectural Applications and a Fast Track Landscape Application for many yard projects. We design to fit the community standards, prepare the plans the committee asks for, and submit them to the ACC for you, so your project does not get held up.
Do you do full landscape installs for new homes in Rough Hollow?
Yes. Rough Hollow is still growing, with homes built from 2006 to today across more than 30 neighborhoods. New builds often come as bare graded dirt and rock that need a full yard. We handle the whole install: soil prep, lawns, native beds, stonework, drainage, and shade structures. We design it all to pass the ACC review and fit the look of the community.
Can you do landscaping work on a lakefront Lakeway lot?
Yes, and lakefront lots come with extra rules we plan around. The Lower Colorado River Authority controls work along the Lake Travis shoreline. Its Highland Lakes Dredge and Fill Ordinance covers seawalls, retaining walls, and fill placed below the waterline, so that work needs LCRA review. The Lake Travis watershed also has slope-based stormwater rules. We keep your project on the legal side of the waterline and route runoff so it does not carry soil into the lake. Our lakefront landscaping page covers waterfront lots in more detail.
What does landscaping cost in Lakeway?
Every yard is priced on its own, so we do not post flat numbers. In Lakeway, the price moves with how steep the lot is, how hard the limestone and caliche are to dig, and how easy the site is to reach with equipment. Retaining walls, an HOA review, or LCRA shoreline rules can also add to the cost. A flat lawn refresh costs far less than a hillside build with terraced walls and a covered patio. We walk your property, talk through your goals, and hand you a clear written estimate for free.
