I found Magic Pest and Lawn years ago during a Yelp search and I've been using them for ages since…read more They are so much better than ABC! Todd is our MP&L technician these days, and he does an excellent job. Todd just aced a true test of his work ethos on his last call to us: we had over 40 active wasp nests ) no exaggeration, and he stayed and sprayed until every last one of them was blasted. And this was on a brutally hot Austin summer day. Everyone at the company is pleasant to deal with, and they are very organized and responsible. I highly recommend Magic Pest and Lawn!!!

I'm trying to understand why my experience is so different from these 5 star reviews…read more. After talking to a few pest companies, not only did they get the species of ants wrong (acrobat vs carpenter) which affects the bait being used, but they also can't get their story straight. I contacted them about an ant infestation inside my home. The technician who came out placed sugar bait inside to eliminate colony. He told me that an exterior treatment was not necessary at that time. I accepted that recommendation, due to potential exposure for my active dog. Months later, I called to follow up because the ant problem had not been resolved. I was then told the $216.50 treatment of simply adding sugar bait for the interior also included exterior treatment during the original visit. That was surprising because I was never told an exterior treatment had been done. When I asked where it had been applied, they did not give me a clear answer regarding the exterior. Paying for another treatment isn't the issue. If the ants require another visit, I'm happy to pay for it. My concern is that the explanation of what was actually done has changed. Now, they're saying I have to pay another $216 for their services again. Something just isn't adding up. If there's a reasonable explanation, I'd like to hear it. Based on the conflicting information, I have little confidence in their service.

I discovered this Austin gem last year and I can't stop going back for their high‑quality plants…read moreand incredible selection. The best part of shopping here is the staff--they're knowledgeable, patient, and always willing to answer every question I have about plant care. I've spent a small fortune on plants, soils, succulents, and pots, but it's absolutely worth it. The Natural Gardener has become one of my true happy places, and I especially appreciate the free monthly classes they offer. It's a wonderful spot for both new and experienced plant lovers. Highly recommend!

This is been one of the best nursery experiences. I've had. We went in on a lark in the middle of…read morewinter and came away with tons of new information advice, and even more looking forward to the spring. David helped us with peach tree pruning Robb helped us with orchids, and James helped us with picking out the right seeds for bountiful tomato and pepper harvest. Even though we live 45 minutes away, this place will be a regular and frequent destination.

We stumbled onto Barton Springs Nursery almost by accident after seeing their showroom on Lamar and…read morerealizing there was an actual nursery a little farther west. Somehow I had never heard of it, despite it having been around for decades. I was not prepared. This is less a traditional nursery and more a beautifully designed place that happens to sell plants. The property is shaded by huge mature oaks, with gravel paths winding through incredibly healthy plants, weathered wood structures, limestone, pottery, little seating areas, a greenhouse, ponds, and thoughtfully placed pockets where you can just sit. Everything feels considered without feeling precious. I kept trying to describe the aesthetic and eventually realized the most accurate reference point is the Animal Crossing island I always intended to create but absolutely never did. It is genuinely one of the most beautiful retail environments I've experienced in Austin. We were only stopping in between errands with our five-year-old and 11-month-old, so we barely scratched the surface and didn't actually purchase anything. Even so, several staff members took time with us. Everyone we encountered was warm, knowledgeable, and seemed genuinely happy to talk about plants and the property. The Genus Bar is particularly cool. It isn't just clever branding. You can bring actual plant problems to their horticultural experts for help, and they have equipment on hand to dig into what may be happening with a plant. One gentleman walked us through the space, explained some of what they do there, gave us some history of the nursery, and was completely open to whatever plant questions I wanted to throw at him. There are also a surprising number of things for kids to discover. Turtles, enormous tortoises, an axolotl, ponds and other little bits of wildlife are worked into the property. Our five-year-old loved feeding and watching the turtles and tortoises. One of the staff members caring for the tortoises also made sure we knew not to touch them because of the salmonella risk. How did I make it this far into adulthood without knowing that? Another unexpected detail was the nitro yaupon tea. I initially thought I was being offered cold brew coffee, which was challenged the moment I smelled it. Yaupon is a native holly whose leaves have a long history of being brewed as a caffeinated tea, and the person serving it gave us the whole background while preparing it. It was light, fragrant and really pleasant. Just another small thing that made the visit feel less transactional. The major caveat is price. This is NOT where I would necessarily come for a budget-conscious haul of plants I could easily find elsewhere. The nursery is in Westlake, the products are highly curated, and the pricing reflects the environment and clientele. That said, the plants we saw looked exceptionally healthy, the garden and home goods felt carefully selected, and there appeared to be some more unusual plant options mixed into the broader selection. You're paying for a noticeably different experience. And honestly, the experience is the reason give it five stars. We came in intending to look around for a few minutes and left wishing we'd had considerably more time. I tend to linger in nurseries anyway, but Barton Springs Nursery seems almost specifically engineered to encourage that behavior. Next time we'll come when we're not wedging botanical exploration between chores. Even if it isn't where you buy every plant for your yard, it's worth visiting at least once. We'll absolutely be back.

Such a gem for anyone who loves plants -- this place is a joy to walk around! The staff here is so…read morenice and helpful, and there are plenty of wheeled trolleys for use when your plant selections become too much to carry, haha. There's a giant garden gnome out front, plus two resident tortoises, parakeets, a pond with turtles, and even an axolotl inside the gift shop! It's so lovely to walk around here, admire their space, and gather inspiration from the wonderful assortment of plants they have. My cousin buys so many plants here for her home as well as for her business. Happy to support such a wonderful place!

One of the best plant shops in Austin…read more They have a wealth of knowledge and a great selection of various plants, cacti, soil, and pots.

This is my favorite plant store. They have a huge selection, a decent succulent sections, tons of…read morepots, and even tons of seeds. They have all shapes and sizes and all reasonably priced. They even have all the care info usually on pot itself

Neat place, friendly folks. This place features quite a lot of unique artistic outdoor work that…read moreyou definitely won't find anywhere else! Because of this, the sculptures are on the pricey side. In terms of offerings Sol'tice has more decor than plants however. They do have a decent spread and selection- from annuals/perrenials to vegetables/spices to bushes to succulents to trees- but not in large volumes, so if you're looking for bulk, this isn't the right place to go. The owners both greeted us and invited us to "explore and enjoy" the grounds and to let them know if we had any questions or needed any help. There are a couple four-wheeled carts around to help you shop. The indoor section features wall art and other unique finds/gifts. Currently you don't need a mask to enjoy the outdoor areas, but you are asked to mask up for inside. =)

Nice selection of native plants but even nicer selection of art by local artists. It's one of my…read morego tos for unique gifts!

Great experience with LawnPop and we highly recommend them! They did our backyard and it was a…read morepainless installation and done with top-notch quality. Our backyard looks great and now requires zero water!

We are so happy with the end result! Our backyard is now the perfect space for our little family (1…read moreobsessed golfer, 1 clean freak, 1 toddler/golfer in training & 2 large dogs). We quoted the project out to 3 companies and are glad we went with LawnPop. They had a unique vision from the get go and their attention to detail during execution was amazing. The crew was so nice & respectful, they went above & beyond. Highly recommend LawnPop!

I had vines growing up the North side of a home I recently moved into and needed to have removed…read moreASAP. After seeing all of the great reviews here I decided to give them a call. Mateo was polite over the phone and said he could do the job. He and his team arrived on time. He looked at the property and spotted a couple of things in addition to the vines that were invasive/should be removed. Then we had an upfront conversation about price and came to a number we agreed on. He and his team worked quickly and did a great job. He even gave me tips on how to keep the vines in check! I highly recommend Mateo for his professionalism and good attitude. I will continue calling on Mateo for all of my landscaping needs. He even referred me to his brother who has done some good work for me as well! Thanks Mateo!

Mateo is an extremely nice guy. And, he and his crew are super detail oriented. We were very…read moresatisfied with our yard cleanup!

Red Agave has been the most excellent experience I've had hiring a contractor to do something…read morelarge. This is an All-In-One business, Jensen does the design plus runs things, and he is a fortunate blend of talented but also experienced. Just take a peek at their website - those designs are both cool but also thoughtful. We wanted a total backyard redo, including turning a pergola sitting unused in the middle of our yard into an outdoor living room cabana complete with a metal roof and decking flooring. We wanted so much, including but not limited to: ripping out an ugly stone patio off the house's back to replaced it with a roofed over decking floored dining area, then adding an open patio area with metal planters and built in decking bench seating. We wanted landscape lighting, welded metal edged flower beds, more planters, and by the time the project was almost done we added in having them do high quality artificial turf. They had to do wiring, plumb a propane line for a propane fire pit they made out of a huge boulder, roofing, metalwork, decking, planting design and implementation...they reworked and updated our irrigation... It was a lot and they were just amazing at all of it. Jensen cared as much about having everything done right as I did - and I am very picky about quality. And I can proudly say this backyard now looks amazing - like the boutique resort hotel outdoor lounging I was hoping for. We love being in that yard as much as possible now. I cannot recommend Jensen/Red Agave enough, but: five out of five stars all the way! Just absolutely, completely, ...excellent!!

Made a request through Yelp (that sent me a message to text, I texted), no response. I called their…read morenumber (that also said to text, I texted), no response again. I then responded to the yelp message that I had texted twice in 2 days with no response... no response again! With this kind of (lack of) service up front, I can only imagine how it is when working on a project, geez. Probably dodged a bullet here.

My deck needed structural repairs. My painter recommended Riley at Everything Outdoors. Riley was…read moregreat to work with. They got the job done quickly and the work they did was excellent. Riley was meticulous during the final inspection. He takes pride in his work. Highly recommend.

James did amazing work on my remodel and I highly recommend him! He always has your best interest…read morewhile finding subs and really works hard to come up with best options. James is a very trust worthy and professional with the highest level in attention to details. Can't thank him and his crew enough for such great work!

The Best Staging in Austin! I called Jackie and 5 days…read morelater my house was staged. I wanted to list asap and she managed to squeeze me in between other clients. I told her the look I was going for and she delivered way above my expectations. My house was absolutely stunning. I had 5 offers way above asking and was under contract within a week of listing the house!!! She understood the neighborhood and the people who would want to live there. Her advise on which rooms to stage and which to leave empty was spot on. She adds so many extra details to each room that other stagers just don't do. Staging a house makes ALL the difference when selling a home. Jackie is much more than a home stager, she is clearly a professional interior designer. And Jaya Home staging is the only stager I'll ever use in Austin.

We use Jaya staging often. They're very easy to work with, timely and great communicators. We…read moreappreciate their level of customer service and will continue to use them.