Landscaping in Rollingwood, TX
Rollingwood yards are small, shaded, and full of mature trees. That makes design the first step here, not an afterthought. 512 Luxury Landscaping plans, plants, and builds for homes across this tight-knit city just west of Zilker Park. We design around the city's tree ordinance, the protected oaks, and the close setbacks so the work goes smoothly. Owner involved, free estimates, and a finished yard that fits both the lot and your home.
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Landscaping Built for Rollingwood Lots
Rollingwood is a small, upscale city of about 1,467 people. It covers less than one square mile, just three miles west of downtown Austin. It sits on the west bank of Lady Bird Lake, next to the west side of Zilker Park, bordered by MoPac to the east and Bee Cave Road to the south. The city was laid out in the early 1950s. Many of its homes still date to that era, set on mature, treed lots under a heavy canopy of old oaks, pecans, and elms. Today a lot of those homes are being remodeled or torn down and rebuilt as new estates. That mix of small lots, big trees, and active rebuilds is what makes landscaping here its own kind of work. It is also why design comes first. We have served Austin since 2019. We know how to plan a yard around protected trees, tight setbacks, and the city's own rules, then build it to fit a home that is meant to last.
Landscaping Services in Rollingwood, TX
EVERYTHING YOUR ROLLINGWOOD YARD NEEDSWe are a full-service crew, so one team can take your Rollingwood yard from plan to finished outdoor space. Because lots here are small and shaded by protected trees, we lead with design, then bring the planting, stonework, concrete, and shade structures together under one roof.
Landscape Design in Rollingwood
Design carries the most weight on a tight Rollingwood lot. We plan beds, patios, and paths around the critical root zones of your oaks and pecans, the city setbacks, and the shade, so every square foot earns its place.
Patios & Pergolas in Rollingwood
With so much mature canopy, Rollingwood backyards are made for outdoor living. We build covered patios and pergolas that fit between the trees and turn a shady lot into a space you use spring through fall.
Landscaping in Rollingwood
A rebuild or remodel usually needs a full yard. We handle soil prep, lawns, shade-friendly beds, and grading that moves water away from the house, all worked carefully around the trees the city protects.
Hardscaping & Masonry in Rollingwood
Stone fits the Rollingwood look. We build retaining walls, patios, walkways, and limestone features that handle the rolling grade and add a clean, custom finish to an updated home.
Custom Concrete in Rollingwood
From driveways to stamped patios, we pour and finish concrete that stands up to Central Texas heat. Tight access near big trees calls for careful prep, and we plan the pour so roots and roads stay protected.
Welding & Steel Fabrication in Rollingwood
We build custom iron gates, railings, fences, and steel features on site. Clean metalwork adds privacy and a modern edge that suits both mid-century and newer Rollingwood estates.
What Landscaping Costs in Rollingwood
We price every Rollingwood yard on its own, so we do not post flat numbers. A few local things move the cost. Small, shaded lots and big protected trees limit how equipment gets in, which can slow the work. A tree removal permit or replanting under the city ordinance can add steps. The amount of stonework, concrete, and shade structure in the design matters too. A simple bed refresh sits at the low end. A full rebuild landscape with patios and a pergola sits much higher. We walk your property, talk through your goals, and give you a clear written estimate for free.
From mid-century ranches to new estates, we build Rollingwood yards that work with the trees and the lot, not against them.
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What Landscaping in Rollingwood Has to Deal With
Rollingwood is its own city, not a part of Austin. It has its own mayor, council, and permitting through city Development Services. A Rollingwood project follows Rollingwood rules, and the biggest one is the trees. Lots here are small and heavily shaded. The city runs a Tree Canopy Management Ordinance that took effect in 2019 to protect that canopy. You need a permit to remove a protected tree that is 12 inches across or more, measured 4.5 feet up the trunk. Protected species include all oaks, pecan, cedar elm, bald cypress, Texas madrone, and several others. Pull one in a setback and you may have to plant three trees back. We design around the protected trees from the start, hand-dig near roots, and file the city paperwork when a permit applies.
Timing matters too. To slow oak wilt, Rollingwood bans all oak trimming inside city limits from February 1 through June 30, with a 500 dollar fine for breaking that rule. Most lots here are full of mature oaks, so we schedule any oak work for the safe window and paint fresh cuts to protect the canopy. The land itself is Hill Country, with thin soil and limestone close to the surface. We use water-wise design, deep-rooted native and shade-tolerant plants, and smart grading to fit the slope, the shade, and Central Texas heat. The result is a yard that suits an upscale Rollingwood home and holds up season after season.
- Rollingwood is its own city with its own permitting and zoning, separate from Austin, so projects follow the city's own code.
- The Tree Canopy Management Ordinance (effective 2019) requires a permit to remove protected trees 12 inches across or more, and replanting may be required.
- Protected species include all oaks, pecan, cedar elm, bald cypress, and Texas madrone, so we plan beds and hardscape around their root zones.
- No oak trimming is allowed inside city limits from February 1 through June 30 to slow oak wilt, with a 500 dollar fine, so we time oak work carefully.
- Small, treed lots on Hill Country soil over limestone reward water-wise design, shade-tolerant plants, and grading that fits the rolling grade.
Why Rollingwood Homeowners Choose Us
You want a crew that knows Rollingwood lots 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 start to finish.
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. We know how Rollingwood lots, trees, and city rules shape a project before we ever break ground.
Owner Involved on Every Job
The owner stays on from the first walk-through to the last detail. You get straight answers and solid follow-through, not a crew you never met.
Workmanship Guarantee
Every project we build in Rollingwood 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 trees, soil, and slope, talk through ideas, and hand you a clear written estimate, all at no cost and with no pressure.
We Know the Rollingwood Tree Ordinance
From protected oaks and pecans to the city's setbacks and permit steps, we plan around the rules that trip up out-of-town crews. 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 Rollingwood, TX FAQs
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Rollingwood?
Often, yes. Rollingwood has its own Tree Canopy Management Ordinance, separate from Austin's rules. You need a permit to remove a protected tree that measures 12 inches across or more, taken 4.5 feet up the trunk. Protected species include all oaks, pecan, cedar elm, bald cypress, and Texas madrone. If you remove one in a setback, you may have to plant three back. We check the protected trees on your lot before we design, and we file the city application so nothing stalls.
Can you trim oak trees in Rollingwood during landscaping?
Not in spring. To slow oak wilt, Rollingwood bans all oak trimming inside city limits from February 1 through June 30, and the fine for breaking that rule is 500 dollars. Since most Rollingwood lots are full of mature oaks, the timing matters. We plan oak work for the safe window, paint fresh cuts, and schedule the rest of your project around the trees so your landscaping moves forward without putting your canopy at risk.
How do you landscape a Rollingwood lot without hurting the mature trees?
Carefully, and with a plan. Rollingwood lots are small and shaded by big old oaks, pecans, and elms, so the trees set the rules. We design beds, patios, and walkways to stay out of the critical root zones, hand-dig near trunks instead of trenching through roots, and pick shade-loving plants for the spots the canopy keeps dark. Working with the trees instead of around them is what keeps a Rollingwood yard healthy and the city happy.
Do you work on Rollingwood teardown and rebuild projects?
Yes. Many Rollingwood homes date to the 1950s and 1960s, and a lot of them are being remodeled or rebuilt as new estates. A fresh build needs a full yard: grading, drainage, lawns, beds, hardscape, and shade structures, all on a tight lot with protected trees nearby. We coordinate with your builder, design around the tree ordinance and the city setbacks, and finish the landscape so the new home looks complete on day one.
How far is Rollingwood from your shop, and do you charge to come out?
Rollingwood sits about three miles west of downtown Austin, on the west bank of Lady Bird Lake, next to the west side of Zilker Park, and right off MoPac. That makes it a short, easy drive for our crews. We have served the Austin area since 2019 and cover all of Rollingwood and ZIP code 78746. Your on-site consultation and written estimate are free, with no pressure to sign.
What does landscaping cost in Rollingwood?
Every yard is priced on its own, so we do not post flat numbers. In Rollingwood, the price moves with how tight and shaded the lot is, how much the mature trees limit access for equipment, whether a tree permit is involved, and how much stonework or concrete the design calls for. A simple bed refresh sits at the low end. A full rebuild landscape with patios and a pergola sits much higher. We walk your property, talk through your goals, and hand you a clear written estimate for free.
