Above and Beyond on so many levels: Communication, Ethics, Design/Planning, Pricing, Crew and Speed of Work. Reed and his crew are some of the most hard-working and sharp guys I have met. I got 3 bids on xeriscaping the front of my house and not only was Reed's quote the best but it also had the most design structure to it. When I initially reached out to him, he came back with 3 options for an initial meeting date/time and I had the first design back in only a few days. We made minimal changes but he sent me an updated plan each and every time. He has an amazing talent and knowledge for landscape design and his crew are some of the fastest working while attentive to detail I have seen (and I worked for a landscape company in Chicago over 10 years)! Every morning of the project, Reed would check-in with me on what they were going to do, time line of the overall job, any questions or changes I wanted and he would walk my property with me as we went over this to make sure that I was good and that we were on the same page -and he did the exact same at the end of every day. When I read prior reviews I kept thinking, "they can't really be THAT nice and the designs THAT amazing" -but they genuinely are, to the point that I bought them all breakfast on the last day of the project to thank them for not only finishing a day early but for how hard I saw them working each day (I work from home). The topper to all of this was that after they had cleaned up and finished on the final day, I had a request to make some last adjustments to one area of edging - which Reed noted and said they would take care of right away. Not even a few hours later, one of Reed's crew was back and making the adjustment and checking with me that it was correct. I'm already planning to have work done by them next spring on my back yard. I walk out my door or pull into my driveway and still can't believe this is my home. The difference with what Reed and his crew have done, has cars slowing down to look as they drive by and several neighbors coming by to ask who did the project. Hands down they are the best- get on their planning schedule while you can. read more

My birthday was coming up and it was time to refresh the landscaping in our new home. My husband is a DIY type of man but the scope of the project was too great for him to attempt by himself.   We wanted a complete redo: All the old patchy grass ripped out, good soil added, privacy shrubs and trees planted. A retaining wall built due to our sloping front yard. Old irrigation was shot and leaking bad so needed a new system. We also wanted a nice mortared flagstone pathway leading to the house. And finally, an Outdoor lighting to put the finishing touch on it all.   At first we contacted multiple contractors for each trade and it was a huge hassle and mess. Half of them didn't show up, the ones that did show up tried to upsell without listening to our original ideas. You can imagine with so many trades it took a master scheduler to meet with all of them. Some of them sent a bid after a month, some didn't at all. Coordination of all of it was a nightmare as you had to work around all of their schedules. We decided it's not worth the hassle and decide to find one company to do it all.   We contacted 4 different companies after reading their reviews and looking at their portfolios. ANL immediately stood out. Their attitude is infectious; they are young but very knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. Their price was mid range amongst the 4 but their design, positive attitude and promptness sealed the deal.   They were booked months ahead, and could start on our projects only 3 months after we signed the contract. But believe me when I say it was worth it. They showed up early and worked late. They stored all of their tools and materials neatly after each day and especially during the weekend. Awesome communication.  Most importantly, didn't try to upsell us and followed our original idea and guidelines.   Work was done within 3 weeks and the result is spectacular. Everything looks cohesive. They keep answering our many questions months after the job is done. 2 of my neighbors were so impressed they are already getting bids from them so the work speaks for itself.  Thank you! read more

All you really need to know is that Reed and the whole Austin Native Landscaping team are AMAZING and will deliver a product and service experience that exceed even your good expectations. I cannot really express how thrilled I am both with the finished project of converting the flower beds around my corner-lot house to low-maintenance xeriscape and the experience of getting it done. I was happy with the existing physical layout of the flower beds and my (small) yard, so my goal was just to convert the beds to a xeriscape rock garden with emphasis on the rocks and a few Austin-friendly plants that don't need much more care than rocks. One competitor quickly let me know they didn't consider the scope and budget of my project worth their time. Another came very close to ANL in service, design proposal, and budget. But Reed was the one who really "got it" and offered a design exceeding my own vision. His proposal came in under the lowish budget I first proposed. I talked myself into a couple upgrades. No hard sell! I'm very happy I got the upgrades, and the final cost was EXACTLY as budgeted. Reed was very responsive and excellent at communicating throughout the whole process from the moment I first contacted him for a consultation. Austin Native REALLY lives up to all the positive reviews. Installation was completed perfectly a week ahead of schedule! They were able to start almost a week early, and finished in less time than promised. The guys are amazing workers, fast, and respectful of my needs and property. ANL went out of their way to not inconvenience me, such as by dealing with a "staging" issue cause by my small driveway, etc. I'm now racking up compliments from my neighbors left and right. Service, design, budget, quality, friendliness, speed, awesome finished product. I could go on. But that's pretty much all you need. Got landscaping? Call these guys! read more

Austin Native Landscaping was referred to us by a friend who had used them to xeriscape her yard. She could not say enough good about the company, the workers or the owner. So, we contacted Austin Native Landscaping and set up an appointment for them to come out to discuss our needs and provide a quote. Reed, the owner, and Andrew, Project Manager came out on a Saturday, surveyed our property, walked with us to learn what we envisioned and after taking copious notes and measurements they left us with the promise of a quote early the following week. Once we got the quote, we had a few questions which we communicated to Reed via e-mail. In another few days, he arrived at the house with a revised quote and a contract. Reed was clear about what would happen and what we should expect regarding traffic, trucks, dumpsters, etc. On day one, everything we had been made to expect happened. By the end of day one, all our lawn was gone and most of the barrier material installed. In all, it took three and a half days to complete the job, a day to day and a half earlier than we were promised. The materials were scheduled to arrive as space was made available. The entire process was as well planned and executed as it could have been. The crew who performed the work were professional and enjoyed what they were doing. That was obvious by the way they treated their tools and our property. There was no loud talking or arguments. Each man knew what needed to be done day to day and each worked diligently to get the job done. Most importantly, the plan Reed had presented us was duplicated on our property. The end product looks exactly like what we had agreed to. We could not be happier with the results and we strongly recommend Austin Native Landscaping. read more

Wow, what an experience! The entire project was a breeze start to finish. First of all, they promptly responded to my email then they actually were on time at the agreed hour for my free initial visit. Not 20 or 30 minutes late but exactly when they said they would. When was the last time a contractor showed up when he said he will??? The meeting was relaxed and they did not try to upsale me or make me make any decisions during their free visit. After 8 days, they presented a very detailed to scale design of my property which they measured during their visit. The design was very very detailed and clear and i loved it. They had some optional extras (I got some ornamental bouldets, they really look great). They started and finished when they said would and the result was phenomenal. After they finished, they cleaned my property thoroughly and left everything tidy. I took a number of different bids, it being a large and complicated project with a lot of moving parts (irrigation, masonry, large landscaped area and trees), and let me tell you, the difference in communication and design presentation was immense (one company sketched a rough doodle on a piece of paper, when I asked for more details they never replied). Austin Native Landscaping's design was super impressive and clear. I had one minor revision (they got the revision done in about three day) They were priced mid to high range but having dealt with other unreliable contractors I now know that you definitely get what you paid for. They were booked 2 months ahead when I decided to go with the project but waiting was worth while as the outcome was outstanding. My sister just bought a new house and will also be using them. Overall, 5/5 quality, service and attitude. Thanks guys! read more

We recently purchased a new home and had a blank slate in our backyard. We knew we wanted a patch of grass for our daughter to play on but otherwise wanted to minimize the amount of water and maintenance required via use of drought tolerant plants and materials that would look attractive and protect the foundation from erosion. Austin Native Landscaping responded to our request for a bid promptly and unlike most of their competitors didn't charge an upfront design fee. The owner Reed was very patient as we went back and forth over design features and allowed us to pick and choose features to fit our budget without complaint. They began work as scheduled and their crew worked quickly and efficiently. Everyone was knowledgeable and polite. The amount of material involved resulted in a fairly large mess for about a week or so but you could tell they did everything they could to minimize the impact on us during the project. They arrived like clockwork every day and finished on time. Their final clean up was very thorough. We were given detailed instructions on how to keep everything alive until it was well established and only had to take advantage of their plant warranty for two (out of roughly 60) plants. Requesting the follow up was easy and it was performed quickly. Everything looks great. The native flowering plants are very colorful and the grass they installed is very robust. The Texas black gravel they used for the beds is a great alternative to mulch and the river rock they placed on the side of the house looks great and is providing excellent erosion control. My only complaint is that our builder didn't use them for the front yard! :) read more

Professional - Reed and his team were professional from start to finish. They were all honest and thorough. If he told me he would send a quote the following day, I would have a quote the following day. Reed explained the timeline for the work to begin and how long the job would take. The start and the execution of the job happened as he said it would. He explained where the new materials and old materials would go, essentially bracing me for the eminent trash. His team was easy to work with when my wife an I made last minute adjustments and additions to the design. · Price - I started the process by getting 4 bids from top rated landscaping companies (Yelp and Home Advisor). Austin Native Landscaping came in $2000 or 13% less than the other vendors for the same scope in work. Austin Native Landscaping was different in that they provided an estimated price for the scope of work and different options to either upgrade or downgrade to better suit our vision while calculating pricing within our budget. · Quality - We could not be happier with the finished result. The quality of all the materials from the wood for the fence to the grass were all top notch. Now that we have a useable front yard, we spend a lot more time in front. We have had several compliments from strangers walking by. · I would definitely recommend this company and use them again in the future. read more

We are so glad that we chose Austin Native Landscaping to install our backyard landscaping. We did our due diligence and received landscaping plans and quotes from a few other companies. They most likely would have done a good job; however, Austin Native Landscaping did a fantastic transformation around our newly built pool and spa! Reed and his crew, Andrew, Edgar, Nir, Art, Angel, Jose and Mike worked very hard for a week. From design to the finished project, there was never any doubt what the plan was. Reed provided computer drawings and when we tweaked it a few times, he resent drawings and quotes each time. The contract was drawn up, showing us exactly what was to be done, with clear prices and broken down to include what each price was for. Reed was very accommodating and flexible and offered suggestions that enhanced the backyard without much maintenance on our part (we are in our golden years, and want to enjoy the yard, not necessarily work back there). In addition to everything mentioned here, Reed and his crew wore great lime green t-shirts with Austin Native Landscaping on the front and, we loved this, they wore masks the whole time they were working. This is the company to go to when your home or business is in the market for stellar landscaping is Austin Native Landscaping. We highly recommend Reed and his crew at Austin Native Landscaping. read more

Reed and his team did a stellar job with a complete overhaul of our back, front, and side yards. We had just done a major renovation on our house, and as a result, the rest of our property looked like a building site. Now, we have rich soil, a proper irrigation system, beautiful beds full of local plants, a herb garden, a kale patch, and even a good-looking lawn. Before the work began, we a detailed conversation about what would work well in terms of planting, and Reed was extremely patient with our back-and-forths and very willing to share his extensive knowledge of plants to help us work out which things on our wish-list could work and which could not. (Their website has a handy and detailed guide to native plants and the conditions needed for good growth). Our yard is shady, but Reed was even able to find a spot on a high balcony for a couple of sun-loving plants I really wanted. There was a lag-time between initial consult and starting work (3.5 months in our case), but that's because these folks are (rightly) in demand! The team who did the work were extremely efficient, always on time, nice to talk to, and very respectful of our existing plants and property. All in all, they worked magic on our yard and the entire process was seamless from start to finish. Highly recommended! read more

Reed and his team just finished an amazing job converting what was a convoluted backyard "weed city" into an easily-maintainable, xeriscaped landscape with native vegetation. We fully expected this work to take multiple weeks, but the team completed the job in 5 days. We have worked with other landscaping companies in the past - below are the main things that defined Austin Native Landscaping as the best: 1. Responsiveness - Reed always responded to our emails within the same business day, sometimes even within the hour. 2. Knowledge - Reed and his team were always able to answer my questions and provide their feedback, even concerning areas of the yard on which they weren't specifically working. It is very clear that Reed knows his stuff when it comes to native Texas plants and landscapes. 3. Flexibility - The team prioritized our needs and availability. They readily accommodated our request to add an extra bed in the backyard for our dog, and put it in for free. 4. Guarantees - Reed has told us that if a plant dies, he will replace it for free. If a paver cracks, he will replace it for free. This gives us a great sense of security. Overall, it was just a pleasure working with this group. Highly recommend! Dave and Ellen Austin Homeowners read more

Austin Native Landscaping is a top notch landscaper and a really well run business made up of pleasant and hard working professionals. We could not be any happier!! High quality work. Extremely pleasant management and workers. Great work ethic. Interactive process to develop the plan. Really good eye for design. Great recommendations. Yard diagrams were really helpful in ensuring a common sight picture. Lots of interesting options for materials and plants. Synthetic turf/artificial grass is high quality and well installed. Sticks to the plan but flexible in taking in-stride adjustments. Installed an enclosure for trash cans that was not part of the original plan. For the work they did not do themselves, they used quality sub-contractors. For example, one sub-contractor installed two patios with a really interesting finish that look great!! Graded out the yard to fix a drainage problem that was causing standing water/mosquito problem. Thorough understanding of plants; where they should be planted; how to take care of them. The pricing and billing was detailed but easy to understand. We would highly recommend Austin Native Landscaping to anyone looking for high-confidence, quality work. read more

I highly recommend Reed and his team at Austin Native Landscaping for the outstanding work and service they provided in redoing the landscaping and irrigation system in our backyard. This was a sizable job (complete redo of the entire backyard after we installed a pool/spa) and from the start through the finish they were beyond impressive. At every stage they exceeded my expectations: from quickly responding to my wife's initial inquiry, to coming out to our house within days to discuss the project and quickly turn around a bid, to the 1st day of the job morning walkthrough with his team to ensure everything they planned to do matched our expectations, to completing the project on time -- and to replacing plants that didn't make it almost one year after they completed the job! Great people and companies are hard to find -- I'm fortunate that my wife found out about Austin Native Landscaping and decided to reach out. Thanks Reed and team! read more

We have lived on our home for 20 years and needless to say our landscape has deteriorated over the years. It was time to get the outside of our home renovated. After receiving and reviewing my standard 3 designs and bids, we decided to go with Austin Native Landscaping. ANL came out to our home twice to listen to our needs and ideas and offered a few of their own. Their design was creative, beautiful and the most reasonable. We are so happy with the results. ANL offered excellent service, quality materials, they exhibited absolute care, pride and quality in their work. They cleaned up beautifully. They truly care about their work, after all it is art. They are artists. If it's time for you to consider landscape work, do not hesitate to give them a shot. It will be worth your while. They know what they are doing. In addition, we added lights in our pool area. It is amazing! Did I mention we are so happy with their work? read more

The guys at Austin Native Landscaping were an absolute pleasure to work with! After shopping at a few places to have my front yard xeriscaped, Reed promptly gave us the best quote we could find and almost immediately started sending over designs. They worked with us until we landed on a perfect design. Within days they started the project and worked to completion with unbelievable speed! Everyone was extremely kind and professional. Not only did they clean up after the job, but it was cleaner than before they came! I love the finished product, and Reed was very attentive as far as describing the little maintenance that would be needed in the future. The new design in my front yard looks so exquisite that my neighbor even asked for them to measure her yard while they were here. I would recommend Austin Native Landscaping to anyone who is looking for dependable service and exemplary workmanship on their next landscaping project! read more

As the drought dragged on in 2014 my husband/best friend and I decided it was time to replace large swaths of grass with native or native adapted drought resistant plants. We were so pleased to partner with the folks at Austin Native Landscaping who helped us translate the broad strokes of our vision into a lovely reality. The before and after photos give you a sense of the transformation. It is difficult to capture all the lovely colors in a single photo as they span the seasons from the bright red bottle brush in the spring to the vibrant violet of the Fall Asters. In addition to the new plants we now have lovely sweeping swaths of river rock in shady expanses replacing gloomy sparse grass and dirt - mostly dirt. The after photo is year one and in year two the plants are now twice as big. We were pleased not only with the results but the total experience of working with Austin Native Landscaping. read more

We had a wonderful experience with Austin Native Landscaping! Reed and his team were very professional, responsive and willing to work with us to get where we needed to be budget-wise. Reed was able to meet with us, take measurements and provide our itemized quote within days. From there, we made a couple of tweaks on design/budget, then made the decision to sign the contract and get started. We had a couple of delays due to rainy weather, but as soon as the sun shone, the team got to work on our project, which was done fast but with care and precision. We had concrete poured in addition to the xeriscape design, and Barry and his guys did a great job, getting the look we wanted with scoring the concrete. For the xeriscape, Reed made great recommendations for the types of rocks/plants/edging and we could not be happier with how everything turned out. Definitely work with this company! read more

We recently completed a makeover of both our front and back yard with Austin Native Landscaping. We were very impressed by the attention to detail and professionalism of Reed and his entire team. We met with a few landscaping companies before deciding on these guys. The others were slow to get us information and charged a fortune to create initial designs. Reed came out within the week of initial contact and delivered a design plan within a couple of days of our first meeting. He was extremely patient with us, going back and forth on our preferences. I've had some bad experiences in the past with contractors who did sloppy work but after seeing the careful attention the team was putting into their work (lots of measuring, leveling, and checking in with us) I was able to relax and feel confident that the work would turn out great. We are really happy with our completed project. read more

I recently build a new home, and when the house was complete I had no landscaping whatsoever - just had a big mess! I hired the guys at Austin Native Landscaping to first do some brush clearing. They showed up on time, were very polite and professional, and did an excellent job. I later used them to install landscape edging, a crushed granite driveway, and lay sod. They did all these tasks wonderfully and professionally with little guidance. When they did have a question, they always asked me to make sure they were doing what I wanted. I decided to have them build a fence since they did such a great job elsewhere and have a great attention to detail and doing the job right. The fence is wonderful and I have had many complements on it! They were completely trustworthy, excellent rates, and just super nice guys. Can't say enough good stuff about them! read more

Recently, Austin Native Landscaping installed a beautiful landscape and fence in my front yard. I was pleased from the start of the entire process. I had them come out and quote for a precious house and decided not to do anything with anyone. They did a few drafts for me and were very kind when I said I decided to not do anything. Then I bought this new home and they came out and provided a design which I changed only 3 times. Once we decided on a plan we signed a contract and scheduled the install. I have very unfortunate luck, however, this was an exception. They were on time, joyful, approachable, and considerate of my concerns/ideas. All together they were amazing. They also created a little nerf shooting bling for my boys to play in the backyard They transformed my front yard and I cannot be happier! read more