John Garrett Design is one of very few companies that designs, installs, and offers high quality…read moremaintenance for residential landscapes in the Austin area. Many landscape design companies are capable of creating plans, popping plants in the ground, and posting a before/after shot. John and Joel combine artistry, deep plant CARE knowledge, and a team of high quality builders into a full-service landscape company. They help to create designs that they are often responsible for maintaining, so you can rest assured they are invested in great longer term outcomes from the beginning of the project. I've designed multi-faceted masterplans in the Austin area and worked with the John Garrett team to install and enrich my work over several years. They run a company that I delight in recommending to clients, friends, and family looking for a good experience dreaming up, building, and maintaining a knockout landscape.

I can't say enough about how great these guys are. We really enjoyed the process of a complete…read moreredesign of our yard with John and Joel. They were fantastic at bringing creative ideas to the table while integrating our feedback along the way. I always felt like our satisfaction was their top priority. The work was done quicky, efficiently and beautifully with good attention to detail. The design was unique and lovely while being low maintenance for us. All our neighbors stopped by afterwards to say how much they loved it. We continue to have a great relationship even after the work was done and will definitely work with them again.

We recently had landscaping work completed and were very pleased with the experience. It took about…read morefour weeks from the time we requested the work until it was scheduled, but once the date was set, the crew arrived on time and completed the entire job in a single day. The project included installing a weed barrier and placing decorative rock around the house and planting two shrubs. The crew was professional, efficient, and left the area clean when they finished. The finished product looks great and has really improved the appearance of our home. We would gladly recommend them to anyone looking for quality landscaping services. A BIG thumbs up to Laura and the crew.

We started with a backyard that was essentially unusable--mostly dirt and dead grass--and ended up…read morewith a space we actually want to spend time in. They handled the full transformation: Texas native plants, fresh sod, irrigation, lighting, a new patio with poured concrete pavers, a pergola, and decking built around our above-ground pool. The result feels intentional, cohesive, and well suited to both the climate and how we use the space. We worked with their designers to develop the plan, and that process was smooth and collaborative. They listened, had good instincts, and were happy to iterate with us until the design felt right. From first contact to breaking ground took about three months, which felt reasonable given the scope. Once construction started, everything moved fast--the entire project was completed around two to three weeks. Most importantly, we're extremely happy with the outcome. The yard is beautiful and dramatically more usable than before. Jason and Nikk were a pleasure to work with throughout: friendly, proactive, communicative, with good taste and a strong sense for design. I'd happily recommend them to anyone looking to upgrade their outdoor space.

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.

Santiago and his team did a great job installing the irrigation and sod at our home. We are very…read morehappy with the results and highly recommend them for your project.

We have used them for several years now. They always provide great service and our lawn and plants…read morelook fantastic week after week.

We have used quite a few contractors and Cutters is very different. They do exactly what they say…read morethey are going to do and the do it on schedule. We provided the outline of what we wanted and the came up with a solution and the deck looks great. I would highly recommend them.

We've used Cutters Landscaping for several projects in both our backyard and front yard over the…read moreyears, and we couldn't be happier with the results. I've had the pleasure of working directly with Charlie, who is not only incredibly knowledgeable and detail-oriented, but also genuinely cares about the quality of his work and his clients' satisfaction. Every experience with Cutters Landscaping has been smooth and straightforward--from planning to execution. I always do my research on pricing, and their pricing is always consistently fair and competitive, especially given the top-notch customer service they provide. I highly recommend Charlie and his outstanding team at Cutters Landscaping. After multiple years of working with them, I can confidently say you'll be in great hands! Thank you Charlie

Our six figure, "3-4 month" backyard renovation ended up taking 11 months, with an additional 4-5…read moremonths for "warranty work" to address issues like leaking pool equipment and a warped pergola roof that drained water back onto the covered space. The final product is so poorly constructed that I have spent spent thousands of dollars in additional legal and engineering fees in an attempt to recoup costs for what is clearly a poorly executed project. But don't take my word for it. Here is a direct quote from the engineering report I commissioned: "The patio slab exhibits grading and finishing defects that cause ponding and direct runoff toward the structure and toward the pool perimeter. The patio-to-garage interface lacks typical moisture clearance provisions, increasing deterioration risk. The pergola structure exhibits material deviations from the structural drawings in anchorage, weld completeness, connection detailing, and framing geometry that may compromise structural performance and safety. The polycarbonate roof panels retain water within internal cells, indicating deficient edge detailing and/or installation coordination. The original pool equipment pad distress further reflects early construction deficiencies and inadequate support and/or detailing at slab-to-structure interfaces. The pool installation deviates from manufacturer requirements for hydrostatic relief, drainage, backfill separation, and impervious perimeter detailing, and the Terra Dura design drawings reviewed are inconsistent with the manufacturer's impervious surround requirement. Collectively, these conditions are foreseeable, preventable, and materially affect performance, durability, and safety. Overall, both the design coordination and installation workmanship for the patio, pergola, and pool installations are inconsistent with manufacturer requirements and accepted standards of good workmanlike construction."

Terra Dura did a fantastic job with our front and backyard remodel. The project was complex, but…read moretheir attention to detail and craftsmanship stood out. When anything unexpected came up (as it always does), they were responsive and helpful in finding solutions. We are thrilled with the final result!

We hired Waterloo to design our backyard to make into a complete paradise. Marian and her team…read moreworked with us and I seriously cant express how much gratitude I have for them and this company. They did such an Amazing job and hand such wonderful worth ethics. Highly recommend them for my future needs. Thank you Waterloo & Marian.

Needed a patio drainage problem solved, and a shade sail attached by rear French doors. I have to…read moresay that this was one of the most disappointing experiences I have had with a service company. From promises made and not fulfilled, to contract signing problems, to promises made and not kept, to lack of communication, and to some shoddy work, this was an extremely stressful experience. The cost was so extreme for the work done, that I feel like I was scammed, not just by Waterloo but also by the construction company, Laguna Landscaping, which Waterloo uses for landscaping and construction. Again, so very disappointed!

We absolutely loved working with Abey and his team at Austin Creative Landscaping. From the very…read morebeginning, Abey had great ideas and a clear vision for our space. We had some significant drainage and erosion issues, and they came up with a solution that not only fixed those problems but also transformed our yard into a beautiful outdoor living space. The team was professional, friendly, talented, and always kept the job site clean. They can do it all -- masonry, welding, irrigation, drainage, planting, etc. They worked efficiently and delivered an amazing result. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out, and we're looking forward to making lots of memories with our kids for years to come. We highly recommend Abey and Austin Creative Landscaping. We are already planning our next project for them! :)

I can't recommend Abey at Austin Creative Landscaping highly enough. He has completely redesigned…read moreand rebuilt both the front and back yards at two different homes for me, and each experience was outstanding from start to finish. Abey starts by listening. He took the time to understand our vision, then created a thoughtful design that balanced looks, function, and long-term practicality. He also welcomed feedback, going back and forth with post-design tweaks until everything felt exactly right. Throughout the entire process he was consistently communicative, clear on timelines, and proactive about updates, which made the whole project feel easy and well managed. The results were truly excellent. In the back yards, we installed turf, quarter-inch steel edging, rocks, and a variety of other xeriscaping elements, and the finished product looks clean, polished, and built to last (and best of all, no dirt for the dogs to track in). The front yards were mostly laying new grass and planting new trees, but the layout and placement were so well considered that they immediately improved the curb appeal and overall feel of the homes. The workmanship was second to none. Pricing-wise, Abey was very competitive. Definitely not the lowest bid, but also nowhere near the highest. Ad the value was incredible given the quality of the work and the experience overall. I couldn't be happier with how both projects turned out, and I've recommended Abey to all our friends without hesitation. If you're looking for someone who combines great design sense, top-tier execution, and professional communication, Abey is the person to call. The before and after photo for the backyard at one of the houses speaks volumes!