Saw what was done at my neighbor's yard (pathways, landscaping) and was very impressed. Appreciated…read morePhillip's knowledge of native plants and design creativity. My backyard pond feature (800 gallon, 3-level waterfall) turned out beautifully. The pond sits on top of the pre-existing lawn irrigation system and Phillip expertly rerouted it all successfully. He also stocked the pond with small fish that eat mosquito larvae, so I won't contribute to that problem. Project was completed in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost. Communication was excellent and all appointments were kept. Several foxes with their kits visit at night to quench their thirst, just an added bonus. Recommended. Many thanks.

We had about a 100 year old Red Oak tree that was dying and needed to be removed. It turned out to…read morebe hollow inside. About a 2' tall stump that was 4' wide was left, and we needed that cut to the ground so as to be able to plant a new tree there. Phillip came out, and for a very reasonable price, cut the stump with a chain saw to be level with the ground. What's left looks almost like an art work!

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!

Our home needed a face lift, we chose Leveridge Landscape Design for the project based on…read morePhillips's unique creative ideas. He was comfortable to work with, an excellent communicator, professional in every way. He guaranteed our satisfaction and exceeded our expectations! The project was massive requiring several teams of professionals which Phillip supplied, they work tidy and were a delight to have around. Highly recommended! No regrets.

Philip was hired to help remove a landscape which had just been installed a few months earlier…read more The design itself was very institutional in nature and wasn't very water friendly. A large majority of the plants had died and we ended up with a bit of a mess. Phil met me at my home and we discussed the issues with the plants and what we really wanted to happen. His standard charge was $100 for original consult and $1000 for design plan. I had called some other landscapers and these fees seemed to be on point. Philip took some photographs of my property in order to provide me with my design. Once he completed this, about a week after our first consult, he invited me over to his home so I could actually "see" some of the plantings he was going to suggest. Philip has quite an impressive garden and has been featured on PBS and other publications like the American Statesman. He provided me with 7 large "story boards" which had full color pictures in cooperating my original landscape design and what he was recommending. This was very helpful in determining Phil's vision. His design called for the complete removal of our grass in the back yard and putting flat stone in it's place. The removal of most of the plants already planted, in order to provide proper spacing and keeping our garden water conscious and maintenance free. The removal of all our morter/brick bed linings and replacing them with Moss Boulders. I was very unsure about the removal of our grasses and replacing it all with flat-stone, but Phil assured me it would be the best solution for our petite back yard. He did provide us with alternatives to this, but in the end we choose to follow Phil's vision. This did add a significant cost to our project as well. We provided Phil with a down payment of 50% of cost of our project. Phil showed up a few days later on time with a couple of crew members to uproot all the grass and prepare for the laying of the stone. The whole project was completed in a week or so and on budget. Our final rendition was a little different than the story board we received as far as plantings went, however the overall completion was just brilliant. He was right about the flat stone and I am very glad I took his advice and accepted his vision for our yard. Our yard isn't mature yet, the plantings will really be fully grown in probably a year or so. However, this in no way is a concern, since Phil went through this with me prior to the start. I would work with Phil if the need would ever come up and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a crisp, environmentally sensitive and pleasing "natural" garden. Great job Phil.

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!

Ronnie and transform landscaping do really good work! Great people too. Would highly recommend for…read moreany custom landscape design and work.

Was so excited about this project and was happy to pay top dollar for what seemed to be…read moreexpert-level knowledge and experience from Ron and his team. Ended up having to bring in other contractors to power wash stained stones, fix chipped and hazardous materials, and resolve several bad flooding issues that resulted from this $24K job. Super bummed and feel obligated to warn others that when we voiced our concerns, Ron ghosted us and never came to fix anything.

We were thrilled with the final outcome of Crafted Outdoor Living, however in the past 10 months…read morewe've encountered a number of small fixes with no help from Jeremy, even though there was a warranty on the work. Jeremy's communication was a little slow during the construction process, but very flakey upon completion. Originally we had issues with two sprinkler heads, which Jeremy 'fixed" a few weeks later, however this summer the grass died nearby and had to have a professional re-install--he confirmed they weren't the right heads. I'd recommend using a third party for irrigation to save the headache. Additional issues include: 20+ plants dying prior to the winter freeze, gate not properly installed, concrete chipping and now outdoor lighting issues. In Jan./Feb. I tried multiple times to have Jeremy stop by, however he never showed even though he confirmed multiple days. We even were trying to give him more work but went quiet even though we communicated via text and email. @Hanley please read email from Jan. 28 requesting help with gate, lights and additional work opportunities. We still love the work Jeremy and crew did, however the communication and lack of warranty follow-thru have been disappointing but we still enjoy the space he created.

We used Crafted Outdoor Living several years ago to redo our backyard and to build a pool. We are…read morestill paying to correct the shoddy workmanship. The experience started with a commitment of the entire job taking 6 to 8 weeks. We wound up firing them 4 to 5 months into the job. Jeremy routinely had staffing issues and cash flow issues. Among the items we've had to redo: 1. The concrete related to the pool was not installed properly and the pool was sinking. It caused a significant leak. We had to pay a specialized contractor to raise and fix the foundation. We then had to pay a separate contractor to jackhammer all of the tile out and redo the piping. Total extra cost of ~$30,000 2. There was no rebar for the concrete for the fire pit and consequently it broke and leaned into our neighbor's yard. Total re-work cost of ~$5,000. 3. The irrigation system used sub optimal material, and also had a line underground that just let out water underground. This required digging up and rebuilding the system. Total cost of $1K to $2K. 4. The sod was laid over sections of concrete and consequently died in certain areas. We are in the process of resodding the backyard. Cost of about $4500. 5. The water feature on our pool leaked and then failed and needed to be replaced. Total cost of $2500. 6. Piping to gas fire pit was the wrong size and needed to be redone. Total Cost of $1500. 7. Piping to pool had issues that led to needing to re-dig and replace the pipes from the front yard. Total cost of about $2000, plus now we have a crack in our driveway. Initial quote of about $80K turned into about $100K to Jeremy and Crafted Outdoor Living, and then an additional $20K to contractors that we needed to hire to do the initial rework. That $120K is before all of the repairs outlined above. I'm pretty sure that I have PTSD from this experience and am forgetting some items. We are currently dealing with the pool leaking again, which took months to recognize due to installing an auto-fill on the pool. Water bill has been over $1000 for several months. I figure we are out about $200K for an initial $80K job and still dealing with the fallout from this 6 years later.

This is a Family business, father and son, Ben & Josh Bretz. I needed a muddy area of my Yard to…read morebe no longer muddy. Ben came out and gave me a few ideas and since those ideas sort of mirrored my own ideas, we came to an agreement. Ben & Josh are very easy to deal with and I knew that the price offered was very reasonable. When their crew arrived , they got right to work and were done by noontime. I can honestly and enthusiastically reccommend this company.

Excellent team and the craftsmanship. Our metal garden boxes look phenomenal and our xeriscaping…read morelooks great. All of the Lago Vista neighbors have come over to comment.

First off... I rarely write reviews because I do not have the time. But in the case of Bradley &…read more512 Landscaping, they deserve the highest praise I could give a company. They just completed a 2 1/2 month project at my home, and to say I am pleased would be an understatement. The attention to detail, the professionalism shown, and most importantly, the end result speak for themselves. They did an amazing job in every area they touched (plant beds, new lawn, irrigation, lighting, etc.), which was top-tier work. This project was completed approximately 3 weeks ago, as of this review, and I believe the most recent work is a great indication of what to expect when hiring now. I also feel you get what you pay for... and under that premise, I would highly recommend 512 Landscaping because the finished product will exceed whatever expectation you started with. This, at least, was my takeaway.

We had another company taking care of our yard that did not show up for several months. We have…read moremany native plants and a xeriscape yard and it looked horrible. I contacted Bradley at 512 Landscaping and they came out quickly and performed a miracle on all of our plants and the yard. They will also provide the service going forward as gardeners (not just a company who mows your yard). I highly recommend their work and Bradley always responded quickly and was super friendly!