Red Agave has been the most excellent experience I've had hiring a contractor to do something large. 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!! read more

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Made a request through Yelp (that sent me a message to text, I texted), no response. I called their number (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. read more

Red Agave far exceeded my expectations and created a backyard my family, I, and our guests love to be in. I hired them to upgrade my backyard which started as a dirt lot. I had some general ideas for what I wanted. From the first design consultation, I knew they were the company to go with. Jenson's designs were far more creative than other companies I had consulted. Not only was the design interesting from the start, but Jenson kept working with me to iterate and improve on the elements. I mentioned that I maybe wanted a fire pit, and he found a way to create an incredible firepit centerpiece with a "floating" boulder. To complement that, he also made seating with a similar floating ascetic. Nothing was cookie-cutter; everything looks completely unlike anything I've seen from other companies. Not only was the final product great but the crew was a pleasure to work with as well. They all clearly have a passion for what they do and it shows in their work. I would absolutely hire them again. read more

100% recommend, one of the best experiences I had as a client. Jensen and Zach were very thorough with our project, not only they met our expectation, but exceeded them. We had an idea in mind about what we wanted to do, they gave some really good and cost effective recommendations that made our project much better. During the construction we mainly worked with Zach and he was simply amazing: great communication, very knowledgeable, extremely polite and respectful. We are looking forward to our next project with Red Agave! read more

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These guys are wonderful. Knowledgeable and professional, very thoughtful and thorough. I had some previous planter beds that weren't done very well. I got new planter boxes, a renewed planter bed and side yard with proper irrigation. I feel that the price they quoted was very fair. I would definitely recommend them and will be using them for anything moving forward. read more

I bought a new build in January 2020 and knew going into it that I was going to have some drainage issues based on the area and flood plain. It wasn't until I was finally moved in that I realized how big the project to correct would be. The builder added some drainage that resolved the issue for the most part, but it looked like a mess and my OCD tendency kicked into overdrive. I used Red Agave to landscape my front yard and was happy with them, but the work in the backyard has been extraordinary. They essentially turned a mud pit into a beautiful outdoor space. As a part of the project they moved all the down spout drainage into underground drains that empty into a nearby creek. Serendipitously we had heavy rain the next day after the project completed and it was a night and day difference. The clean lines make me so happy... it's the attention to detail on this project that are really something. The custom made welded steel planters that match the front yard, the colors, and the drip system all are very high quality workmanship. Red Agave is probably not cheapest in town, but they work they do is incredible. I would highly recommend them. I included some pictures of both the front and back yard. I regret not taking before pictures, but you get the point. Thanks Alex and Clayton for all your work on this. Until the next project, cheers! read more

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After updating our house's exterior features, i.e., siding, windows, paint, etc., we wanted to find a cost-effective approach to continuing those themes throughout the rest of our outdoor environment, which Jensen and team were able to deliver 100% through landscaping and building a backyard deck. I was drawn to Red Agave based on their gallery of work online, as well as the awesome reviews listed here. I bid them up against a larger company, and not only was Jensen's bid much more cost effective (~30% less), I really enjoyed meeting him and discussing his vision for how to meet my needs and stay within a reasonable budget. In fact, his vision is how I scoped the bid for the competitor company, and they still came in so much higher. In speaking with the project manager, Bo (who also does A LOT of the actual work), I was essentially upsold on adding an irrigation system and adjusting the grade of my backyard, which was able to be added-on with some flexible timing, and something I was extremely excited to add to my home's features! Jensen also got me a great deal on plants that are currently being added throughout my steel / deck planters! If you're flexible on timing (these guys are a smaller, and very busy company) and you appreciate having a working relationship with your landscape designer -- you won't find anyone else who cares as much about the quality of their work, while also delivering that work at a reasonable cost. The pictures below really speak for themself. Writing this review is somewhat bitter-sweet, as my projects are all wrapping up now, and I've really enjoyed working with Bo and Jensen! read more

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Red Agave did some great xeriscaping work for me last year, and I've made a solid effort to continue working with them for ongoing maintenance, but communicating with them is more difficult than it needs to be. I'm just trying to give them more of my money, but I feel like I'm having to beg them to take it. I'd still recommend Red Agave - Jensen and his team did great work - Just be aware that communication is lacking. read more

I've worked with Jensen on several projects and have found working with him a pleasure. He has been timely to respond to emails and made our appointments a priority. He listened to my needs and answered all my questions. The service I requested was done in a timely and professional manner and at a great value. I look forward to working with him and his team again in the future. read more

We had Red Agave make several great additions to our yard including a new fence and gate, flagstone pathway, fire pit area, routing downspouts underground and away from the house among other things. Everything came out great and they'll be back in the spring to put in a cowboy pool and artificial turf. The design process was great. We had an idea of what we wanted but had never done a project like this before. Henning was very nice, listened to us and also provided some great ideas. He was also conscious of our budget and helped with design and materials that would work. Zach and team did a great job of bringing it to life. As with all projects there were a couple edits made part way through and he was always communicative and gave options on the best way to handle them. read more

Jensen at Red Agave Landscaping provided a cost estimate of a sabal palm (cabbage tree) planting in Austin during June after I sent him a couple of photos. It was the type of fast information that helped with the decision to go with them. He also let us know the type of equipment that his guy, Conner, would bring (mini skid steer, auger, fork lift). Conner at Red Agave arrived on time and helped to unload a ~1,000 pound, 11 foot (height) palm tree. He dug the hole, planted the tree, filled with compost, and cleaned up. Thanks so much for the hard work & service! Would use them again and recommend to my friends! read more

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We had a complete renovation of our entire property that lasted for weeks, and Red Agave made it so easy on us. I can not say enough positive things about the whole crew. They were punctual, communicative, pleasant, respectful of my family (including our dog) and our space. I didn't know exactly what I wanted except I didn't want to water too much, and I wanted a fire pit. Alex came up with an incredibly beautiful plan that I could have never dreamed up. I can't believe the transformation or how easy it has been to work with them. Hire them. read more

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Had the opportunity to work for Red Agave, Jensen is a good business man, Boss, and human. He runs his projects with integrity and pride. If it's not perfect- he won't sell it is his position. The quality and creativity of his craft is 2nd to none. If it be for business or if ur seeking employment I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Red Agave Austin Modern with an emphasized Keep Austin Weird read more

The team at RED AGAVE did an outstanding job with our landscaping project. They were very friendly, helpful, listened to what we wanted, and made great suggestions. I'd highly recommend them! Ask for ZACH or JENSON! read more

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An amazing lack of professionalism at top dollar rates with great reviews on Yelp. In this Go-Go town it has become a challenge to get contractors to do small jobs at a fair price. Our backyard needed re-grading, the builder (Zach Savage, beware of spec houses built by this guy), neglected to grade the yard so the grass in the middle was too wet (there is not enough sunshine there anyway). I made an appointment with Red Agave based on the Yelp reviews. Someone showed up at 9:20am, talked briefly with my wife (telling her he had a 10:00am appointment, clearly a bigger fish to fry), took some notes, and then promptly left without checking in with either my wife or myself. No discussion, no thank you, no "see you later." Unprofessional. A week later I get a bid with a picture of a piece of notebook paper with a drawing on it (really?), and an itemized bid that didn't even have a total! Take out all of the grass, re-grade, put in a "drain" (no details there) for $5,600! Our yard is a postage stamp. This bid was laughable. read more

Jensen has done an outstanding job for me in building us a new patio and walk way. From the Free design and consultation to working with me on price points to the quality of work, Jensen has earned a customer for life. He is really laid back and works very hard. He welded the entire steel frame of my new patio and walk way by himself working a 10 hour straight day in the TX HEAT! My wife and I are really excited about having an awesome new patio and walk way in our back yard. I also have a crazy bamboo issue which he also has helped with to begin eradicating. He left some dirt marks on my drive way from the ditch witch he used in my back yard. I asked him to come back and power wash it and without any type of hesitation was happy to do so. He completed the clean of my driveway today! Jensen did an outstanding job and I'll be referring him to friends, family and clients! Thank you Jensen for your honest, excellent and hard work! read more

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My go to guys for tree trimming. Not the fastest or cheapest, but the best final appearance, safest and best tree knowledge. Watching them work up in a tree, carefully securing the climber, then securing the limb so it doesn't dead drop on my garden, and then finally making the cut, their skill and expertise is clear. Some tree guys put on an exciting show, but these guys do the job safe and professionally. They are worth rearranging my schedule to accommodate their availability. I have repeatedly used Red Agave for tree trimming over the last few years. I recommend them to anyone who cares about their trees. read more

After reading Laurens review, I am even more frustrated and disappointed about what happened at my home. She evidently had the opportunity to work with the somewhat professional Crew. I guess my project was not important enough so I got the alcoholic who was drinking on the job and a psychotic homeless person. After interviewing 4 landscape companies, I decide to go with Red Agave based on meeting Jensen, Zach, great reviews and photos. I was truly impressed with them both. I had no experience with landscaping or how it should be handled so it was very Important I work with someone I trust, which I thought I was doing, I had no particular budget. Just wanted it all done right. The project was to install a. 75 x 3 foot rock/paver pathway around my cement patio and swim spa. Zach ,foreman on this project , assured me that the person that was doing my job was great and had been there a long time . I felt confident it would be Ok. Unfortunately, that was not the case. I have had 4 reputable Landsape companies here to look at this mess and they have all given me the same response about the unprofessional and sloppy work that was done here. All addressed the same issues On their own. I always though I just had weeds . It was Bermuda grass and was NEVER mentioned or address in anyway with me on how invasive it is or make any additional effort to offer options available to help reduce the risk of the bermuda spreading into my pathway. The weed barrier that was installed is l/2 inch short of even touching the metal edging.Should go up the steel to help protect the pathway from invasive weeds, roots, etc. There are no pins holding the weed barrier in place. 75 feet of metal edging not installed correctly, majority of it is lying directly on the top of the dirt. should be installed 2 inches or more in the ground. Decomposed granite should only been installed under each paver,it was spread over all the weed barrier so it is now mixed in with the black rock. Since the weed barrier, dg and metal have been installed incorrectly, the Bermuda grass has taken over the pathway and everything needs to be removed , hauled off and reinstalled. the reinstallation would definitely have to be done by another company since I would NEVER rehire them. originally , 24 paver were not set correctly and were about 1/2 inch too short and did not line up with the cement patio and metal edging. They had to be reset. Zach convinced me to let him resurface my patio and pavers convinced me to resurface them and the patio . While he was resurfacing , he admitted he had no experience and never wanted to to do it again. I stopped him immediately but it was too late. Pavers were ruined and patio was very costly to repair. The rock that was delivered by the same employee was supposed to 5/8 inch When I looked at it, it did not look right but he assured me it was only on the top and underneath was fine. I had to leave and when I returned, I was furious. It was not the correct rock, it was tiny pebbles to 3.5 inch rocks. I called Jensen and Zach and told them it was not correct and they need to get it out of here and redo it with the correct product. Thy did take care of it. But I did not appreciate being lied to like that. They brought a homeless person named Tim over here, He had all of his belongings in plastic bags which he stashed behind my outdoor building. I was a bit uncomfortable but he was being supervised About an hour later I noticed that the person with him had left. I was concerned but just stayed indoors. I did notice he was having very animated conversations with himself and thought that was a bit strange but did not make a big deal about it. He kept working and early afternoon he started yell, cursing and pacing up and down my driveway . I I called Jensen and Zach to come and get him. I was both scared and embarrassed. My neighbor heard it all and called me to see what was happening. He showd up back at my house around 7;30pm and was knocking on my door! Jensen admitted to me they discovered he was psychotic. Weed Barrier , Bermuda grass and metal edging issues showed up after they were paid and left. I contacted Zach about the bermuda issues .We discovered the weed barrier issues were the cause . I had agreed to let them fix it but after that I discovered the other issue of the steel edging not being installed correctly and that was the last straw for me. I have no idea why I put up with so many issues with them but I did but . I should have fired them early on. I have told Jensen only option is removal of everything and reimbursement. He has acted like none of this is a big deal and wanted to come "Fix the weed barrier". That was his fix to all of this. Not acceptable and now he is ghosting me. I did file a complaint with BBB and hopefully we can get this resolved so we can all move on. read more

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By far the best experience with my new home to date. I had Red Agave put a path in on the side of my house and the entire project from mapping it out to laying the gravel took less then a week. Jensen was super knowledgeable about my current landscaping and answered all my questions. He even gave me tips on what to plant in my front yard! The path looks beautiful and is going to save me a lot of trouble when the rainy season hits. It was also super affordable! I would highly recommend Jensen and Red Agave for all your Zero-Scaping needs! UPDATE!!! : So since I loved the pathway so much I had my back yard done As well! My builder had laid grass that can't grow because of lots of shade and my back yard just looked like crap. I had Jensen come by and fix it up with gravel and decomposed granite and it's a thousand time better! This guys is my go to for anything landscape! read more

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We had such a great experience working with Red Agave for a complete redesign and overhaul of both our front and back yard. They took out our horribly sad grass, regraded both the front and the back significantly, installed better drainage with a French drain, and converted the existing sprinkler system to best suit the new landscaping. They use the best quality artificial turf we saw on the market (we did three quotes with different companies and they have the nicest turf by a mile). Jensen put together a landscape design that was so much better and more interesting than I ever expected with different types of stone and custom welded steel planter boxes. Davey and his crew were just the best - master craftsmen totally dedicated to giving us exactly what we wanted. They answered every question and concern and were totally on the ball. Davey personally answered all the questions we had, and I really can't thank him enough for being so involved in the process. They are competitively priced for the services they provide, and more importantly, they're genuinely nice, good people. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. A fully five-star experience in my book!! read more

Highly recommend! Great from start to finish. Red Agave re-landscaped my front yard. I met with a bunch of other landscapers and Red Agave beat them all on customer service, cost and flexability. Henning (our design/estimate consultant) provided us with numerous hand drawn sketches and quotes that he was able to tweak to fit our budget. We went with a mixutre of grass (small amount), stone, gravel, a few plants, steel edging and a newly designed walkway. Zach (project manager) was able to get the job going within a few weeks and clearly communicated with me along the way. Also, he was great at giving suggestions and being flexible with our needs. Everything turned out great and I love the new front yard. read more

Super happy with Red Agave Lawn + Landscape. I wanted to add a patio to my small backyard. They were very professional. They hand welded a 12" steel border and poured custom concrete pavers. The finished look came out real clean. I'd highly recommend them. read more

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These guys did a great job on my back yard and I am now hiring them to do my side yards and front yard as well. I definitely recommend this company read more

I recently used Red Agave for some much needed TLC for my front yard. Many of my plants had died during the winter storm and the mulch beds were all overrun with weeds. The team quickly contacted me and got started on the project. Everyone I interacted with was extremely friendly and I was impressed at how quickly they got the project done. I would absolutely use them for future projects and intent to. (See before and after pictures, ignore my dry grass that is my fault) read more

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I had an ambitious project that involved hardscaping, a large deck install, and a new back door. From start to finish, I was impressed by Red Agave. Henning came out and listened to my concerns and dreams and collaborated on a plan that checked all the boxes. When the crew arrived, they were professional and kind; seeking input anytime there was a question or concern about how I wanted things done. Davey and Clayton built a beautiful walkway and framed in several flower beds, built a trellis, and improved downspouts and designed very elegant erosion prevention solutions. Mark built a stunning deck that has transformed how we relax and gather in our backyard. I was surprised and delighted by the skill, attention to detail, communication, and the creative solutions that every member of this crew brought to our project. Very appreciative of each of them and would highly recommend to anyone who may need help with designing and building a landscaping solution for their home. read more

Great experience with Red Agave. Professional, solid communication and friendly. I was referred to them through another friend who used them, and Jensen was quick to respond and come over to check out our yard. We knew generally what we were looking for and they drew up some designs and advised on different material options -- we did some rock, some grass, some metal boxes & concrete pavers. They were flexible with options and Alex & his team were great at executing the job. We're really happy and will use them again! read more

We contracted Red Agave for a backyard screened-in patio, concrete slab and skylight and ceiling fan installation. We chose them because they were far more reasonably priced than the competition, and are very glad that we did. The project took a little longer than expected, but mostly due to their attention to detail, addressing and resolving any minor mistakes or custom changes that came up, and adding some fantastic touches like the cedar ceiling, curved stairs and finding a door with a pet door. One of the best purchases we've ever made -- we already get so much use out of it. Jensen, Davey and Clayton were all very professional and friendly. Couldn't be happier with their work. We'll be using them again once we have an idea for the rest of the backyard. read more

I highly recommend Jensen and CJ from Red Agave. We had a vision in mind and when it was all said and done they executed our vision to perfection! Weather was quite a challenge and they also had to deal with homeowners that were never around, but they managed to work around the challenges to execute a beautiful landscape! I would hire them again. read more

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Jensen is the BEST! Hands down went above and beyond my needs to xeriscape my backyard. They knocked it out in two days and kept me up to date on the whole project. Fair pricing and was well worth it. I highly recommend Red Agave for All your landscaping needs. I am thrilled with my backyard!! Thank you so much! read more

Jensen has done the most amazing job on our yard. We wanted something unique and low water, with a veggie garden, and what he created was beyond our expectations. His pricing is very fair, he is very dependable and knowledgeable, and great to work with as we shaped the exterior of our house. We bought our house and I was not excited about having a yard at all, but he designed and built a fantastic outdoor space. He also built a vegetable garden into the design, and has been very helpful as I garden for the first time ever. We could not recommend him more, and our friends who have seen our yard are anxious to work with him as well. read more

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Alex from Red Agave came out to look at my preschool yard for an erosion project. He was not only thorough and clear but also just really really nice. He explained things in a way that I could really understand. I was so overwhelmed but he was helpful. I would highly recommended. read more

We've had lawn service performed by Jensen and his team since we bought our first home and have been really happy with the results. Jensen is very easy to get a hold of and when we needed him to remove an old shed and chicken coop in our yard, he came out quickly for a great price (and an excellent job given the narrow access to the yard). We're planning on many more landscaping projects as we renovate our home and Jensen and team will be the first to get a call from us. read more

TL:DR The Red Agave team is fantastic to work with. They're communicative, fairly priced, and real artists who care deeply about their work. Jensen, Clayton, and Dave are standout and stand up guys. Long Version: My wife and I bought a new build home in East Austin and we knew the back yard needed to be completely redone - drainage issues, grading, and lack of style. We interviewed a number of landscaping services that seemed competent but Jensen and his team immediately had a vision. Subtle but important differentiator. The work started on time and our crew of Clayton and Dave were at our house almost every day. These are guys who oversee AND do the work - they're not subcontracting out tasks which we truly appreciated. In fact, we came to appreciate having them around. We were out of town during some of the job and they took it upon themselves to turn away salespeople and even took in our mail a couple times. It's the little things. Once we saw the quality and craft of their work in action, we expanded the scope of the job by adding a new front fence, planter beds, and additional grading. They were able to seamlessly tack on this work and did so at a fair price. We're thrilled with the results. We've gone from a blank canvas to a functional and stylish yard that includes proper drainage, hand built cedar veggie beds for gardening, a custom fire pit, lovely plant design, and a beautiful front fence. Red Agave is the real deal. read more

We are extremely happy with the service Red Agave provided. They transformed our backyard from a half-mud/half-grass afterthought to a true oasis with steel edging, cedar mulch and plantings, an outdoor shower, and limestone gravel. It not only looks great, but they retrofitted the drainage and sprinkler system to ensure function. I called around to several companies, and Red Agave's pricing was competitive. Clayton was a pleasure to work with--very flexible and easy going throughout the process, with a keen attention to detail. I will continue to use Red Agave for any outdoor needs, and would definitely recommend them. read more

Great landscape design utilizing heavy gauge steel, basalt rock and pavers. It truly updated my home and gave me a very enjoyable outdoor space for entertaining. Jensen and Alex give a comprehensive service that gives life and personality to yards. They also created a great pathway from my driveway to my fence out of steel and crushed granite. Jensen made recommendations of new installations to include Olive Trees which compliment the overall aesthetic and balance of the yard. I've had lots of compliments from others regarding the new space. Would use again! read more

Red Agave revamped my backyard and built a deck, planted bamboo with mulch, installed steel borders on the front and backyard, laid river-rock gravel, and planted grass. The entire experience was wonderful. Jensen came out within a day or two of my request, and the whole project started and finished ahead of schedule. CJ gave me insight into each step of the project along the way and sought my preferences for the little details, which I very much appreciated. They even came back to make sure the grass was taking and- weeks later when I emailed to see how hard it would be to rearrange two of the bamboo- they were at my house the very next morning to get it done for me! Highly recommended for any landscaping needs! read more

I highly recommend Red Agave for landscaping work. They did a fantastic job executing our design and enhancing it with great ideas about what plants to use as well. They were flexible and helped us to make the entire front lawn cohesive and beautiful. They also worked within our budget and finished it in a timely matter. I was impressed that they told us they would be available to start the project within two weeks of our estimate and they actually did, shaving a day or two off of that estimate. Jensen is easy to work with and all of his team were very professional. read more

The finest landscaping service we've ever used. Jensen is personable, professional, and prompt. He's also pretty punctual, which is a rarity in this industry. Most of all, though, he knows his stuff, and his crew is superb: hard-working, thorough, knowledgeable, friendly. I wouldn't go with anyone else at this point. This far, we've used Red Agave for sod, mulch, and fertilizer. But we're hiring them on a full-service basis, because our lawn has been something of a beast, and even after a short amount of time in Red Agave's hands, it's looking terrific. Highly recommended. read more

WOW WOW WOW WOW!!! Truly amazing work. Artscaping is the perfect word for this because this work is true art. Fine detail and perfection. I had some work done by this company and they did a fantastic job. Great personalities, highly skilled and I would recommend them to anyone! read more

Update - we have now had over 10 plants that have fallen over. after removing some of the xeriscaping around the plants, it has been determined that the roots are exposed and were not planted into the ground. again, the xeriscape looks great, but hard to work with their team and is costing me time and money to fix what I paid them to do. You would think that a landscaping company could dig a hole big enough to plant something instead of doing it half way. read more