Landscaping in Rough Hollow, TX
Rough Hollow sits on the south shore of Lake Travis, where steep limestone lots and the community's design rules shape every yard. 512 Luxury Landscaping designs, plants, and builds for homes across this Lakeway community. We hold hillsides with stone, route drainage away from the house, and plan beds that pass the Architectural Control Committee review. We design water-wise irrigation and native beds built for our heat and water limits. Owner involved, free estimates, and a finished yard that fits both the land and your home.
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Landscaping Built for Rough Hollow Lots
Rough Hollow is a 1,800-acre master-planned community in Lakeway, set along about three miles of the Lake Travis south shore. More than 30 neighborhoods spread across the hillsides, anchored by Highland Village and the Yacht Club and Marina with the Canyon Grille restaurant. It has won Best Master-Planned Community from the Homebuilders Association of Greater Austin more than once. Homes here have gone up from 2006 to today. The community mixes settled yards with brand-new builds that need a full landscape from scratch. Two things shape the work in Rough Hollow. First, the land is steep, rocky Hill Country over limestone. Slope, drainage, and soil drive every plan. Second, the community runs an Architectural Control Committee. Exterior and yard changes go through a design review. We have landscaped across Austin and Lake Travis since 2019. We know how to build for both. The result is a yard that holds the hill, fits the community look, and clears the ACC.
Landscaping Services in Rough Hollow, TX
EVERYTHING YOUR ROUGH HOLLOW YARD NEEDSWe are a full-service crew, so one team can take your Rough Hollow yard from a steep, raw lot to a finished outdoor space. From stonework and shade to design, planting, and concrete, here is what we do and why it matters on these Lake Travis hillsides.
Hardscaping & Masonry in Rough Hollow
Steep, rocky lots are made for stone. We build retaining walls, terraces, patios, and limestone steps that hold a Rough Hollow hillside in place and turn an unusable slope into level outdoor space.
Patios & Pergolas in Rough Hollow
A lake view is worth using when there is shade. We build covered patios and pergolas that turn a hot, sunbaked deck into outdoor living space you enjoy from spring through fall.
Landscape Design in Rough Hollow
A smart plan saves money on a sloped lot and helps clear the ACC. We design around your grade, your lake views, and the community standards, choosing native, drought-tough plants that fit the Hill Country look.
Landscaping in Rough Hollow
New homes here often come as bare graded dirt and rock. We build the full yard: soil prep, lawns, native beds, and grading that moves runoff away from the house on sloped sites above Lake Travis.
Custom Concrete in Rough Hollow
From driveways to stamped 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.
Welding & Steel Fabrication in Rough Hollow
We build custom iron 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.
What Landscaping Costs in Rough Hollow
We price every Rough Hollow 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 or an ACC design review 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 the marina to Highland Village, we build Rough Hollow yards that hold the hillside and clear the ACC review.
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What Landscaping in Rough Hollow Has to Deal With
Rough Hollow sits on the Edwards Plateau, the limestone shelf that makes the Hill Country, right along the Lake Travis south shore. The big factor here is slope. The community's 30-plus neighborhoods spread across hillsides that fall toward the lake. Rain runs downhill fast and pulls soil with it. On grades like that, 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, with hard caliche in spots. We build raised beds and bring in good soil where roots need room. We lean on deep-rooted natives built for this land and our hot, dry summers.
The community rules matter too, and we work with them. Rough Hollow runs an Architectural Control Committee that reviews exterior and landscape changes. It offers both 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. We also plan for water-wise beds and efficient irrigation. Lake Travis area summers are long, hot, and dry. Smart watering protects both your plants and your water bill.
- An 1,800-acre master-planned community in Lakeway along about three miles of the Lake Travis south shore, with more than 30 hillside neighborhoods.
- Steep Hill Country lots that fall toward the lake, handled with grading, retaining walls, and terracing that hold the hillside and stop erosion.
- Thin, rocky soil over limestone with hard caliche in spots, managed with raised beds, imported soil, and deep-rooted native plants.
- An Architectural Control Committee reviews exterior and landscape changes, with standard Architectural Applications and a Fast Track Landscape Application for many yard projects.
- Luxury homes built from 2006 to today, so many lots are new builds that need a full landscape install from bare graded ground.
Why Rough Hollow Homeowners Choose Us
You want a crew that knows these hillsides and the community design rules, and that 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 Lake Travis since 2019, so we know how Rough Hollow's slopes, soil, and design review shape a project before we 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 Rough Hollow 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 the ACC and Hillside Lots
From the Architectural Control Committee review to steep limestone lots above Lake Travis, 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 Rough Hollow, TX FAQs
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.
How do you landscape a steep hillside lot in Rough Hollow?
Many Rough Hollow lots drop toward Lake Travis across Hill Country hillsides, so water and soil run downhill fast. We grade the slope, build retaining walls and terraces to hold the hillside, and route drainage away from the house and foundation. On these lots, the stonework and grading come first, then the planting. Done right, a steep lot turns into level, usable space with lake and Hill Country views instead of an erosion problem.
What grows well in Rough Hollow's soil?
Rough Hollow sits on the Edwards Plateau, where the soil is thin and rocky over limestone. A shovel often hits rock a few inches down. Deep-rooted, drought-tough natives do best, like Texas sage, agave, yucca, rock rose, and native grasses. Where the soil is too shallow, we build raised beds and bring in good soil so roots have room to grow. This water-wise approach also fits the dry, hot Hill Country summers.
Do you do full landscape installs for new homes in Rough Hollow?
Yes. Rough Hollow is still growing, with luxury 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, all designed to pass the ACC review and fit the look of the community.
How far is Rough Hollow from your shop, and do you charge to come out?
Rough Hollow sits in Lakeway, about 18 miles west of downtown Austin, an easy drive for our crews. We have served the Austin and Lake Travis area since 2019 and cover all of Rough Hollow and ZIP code 78738. Your on-site consultation and written estimate are free, with no pressure to sign.
What does landscaping cost in Rough Hollow?
Every yard is priced on its own, so we do not post flat numbers. In Rough Hollow, 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 and an ACC design review can add steps. A flat lawn refresh costs far less than a terraced hillside build with stone walls and a covered patio. We walk your property, talk through your goals, and hand you a clear written estimate for free.
