Residential Landscape Design & Build Services in Austin, TX | Outdoor Living Pros
Your Landscape Designer in Austin, TX
Great landscape design in Austin starts with how you want to use your yard. At GardenGOAT, we listen first, then build a plan that fits your life. Our process includes detailed 2D layouts and 3D landscape design renderings so you can see the result before we break ground. Each package covers material choices, planting zones, and a clear project roadmap.
As a full-service landscape designer, we do not stop at the plan. Once you approve the design, our crew handles every step of the build on time and on budget.
Landscape Design in Austin, TX
A full landscape design starts with a site plan that maps out your yard’s dimensions, slopes, sun patterns, and soil type. From there, we create a 2D layout showing where everything goes: patios, walkways, planting beds, trees, irrigation zones, lighting, and any structures like pergolas or retaining walls. We pick materials and plants that work in Central Texas, factoring in Austin’s heat, clay soil, water restrictions, and freeze risk. The design gives you a clear picture of what your finished yard will look like, what it will cost, and how the work will be phased. You approve the plan before we break ground, so there are no surprises.
- Initial consultation to learn how you use your yard and what you want it to become
- Site survey to measure the space, check soil, note drainage, and map sun and shade
- Custom 2D design with materials, plants, and layout tailored to your property
- Design review meeting to walk through the plan, make changes, and lock in scope
- Phased build plan so you can complete the project all at once or in stages
We design landscapes for homeowners throughout the greater Austin area. Whether you are starting from scratch on a new lot in Leander or refreshing a mature yard in Barton Hills, our team creates designs that fit your property, your style, and Central Texas growing conditions.
- Austin
- Barton Creek
- Barton Hills
- Bee Cave
- Bryker Woods
- Buda
- Cedar Park
- Davenport Ranch
- Driftwood
- Dripping Springs
- Jonestown
- Lakeway
- Leander
- Lost Creek
- Manor
- Old Enfield
- Pemberton Heights
- Pflugerville
- Rob Roy
- Rollingwood
- Round Rock
- Spanish Oaks
- Steiner Ranch
- Tarrytown
- West Lake Hills
Why Homeowners in Austin Choose GardenGOAT’s Landscape Design Services
Uncompromising Quality Standards
With over 10 years in business and 250+ custom projects completed across Austin, GardenGOAT is known for delivering outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and built to last. We never cut corners -our team uses premium materials, skilled craftsmanship, and detailed oversight to ensure every project meets the highest standards. From the foundation to the final plant, quality is at the core of everything we do.
Deep Austin Knowledge
GardenGOAT doesn’t just serve Austin -we’re rooted here. With years of experience across Central Texas, we’ve mastered the nuances of local landscaping, from soil conditions to seasonal demands. We have experience navigating the requirements of the City of Austin, Architectural Review Committees (ARCs), and a wide range of HOA guidelines -ensuring your project moves forward without unnecessary delays or compliance issues.
A Design-Build Process That Keeps You in Control
Homeowners choose GardenGOAT because we make the process clear from the start. Every design project includes a site consultation, detailed layout plans, and optional 3D renderings. We listen carefully, revise thoughtfully, and deliver a plan that fits your priorities. And when it’s time to build, our in-house team takes your design across the finish line with the same attention to detail.
Landscape Design Services We Offer in Austin, TX
Custom Landscape Design Plans
We create tailored landscape design plans that outline the layout, structure, and overall vision for your outdoor space. These plans serve as the foundation for installation and include zones for planting, hardscapes, turf, and features. Every design is adapted to your property’s size, style, and use.
- Includes a scaled plan with labeled zones and layout details
- Designed around property layout, function, and preferences
- Serves as the base for accurate estimating and phased planning
Planting Layout & Selection
We select trees, shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers based on sunlight, soil, drainage, and style goals. Planting plans are designed for year-round interest, layering, and long-term success. Every layout balances form, color, and seasonal change.
- Includes placement of trees, shrubs, flowers, and groundcover
- Plants selected for local climate and maintenance needs
- Designed for visual interest, privacy, or shade
Hardscape Design & Integration
We design patios, walkways, retaining walls, and other hardscape elements as part of a complete outdoor vision. Hardscape elements are coordinated with plantings and flow to create a unified outdoor space. Materials and layout are chosen to complement the home’s architecture.
- Incorporates patios, pathways, steps, walls, and edging
- Designed for traffic flow, function, and structure
- Material recommendations included for consistency and style
Lawn & Turf Area Design
Turf zones are designed for practical use -whether it’s play, pets, or creating a soft visual balance between hardscape and planting areas. We plan lawn areas with drainage, grading, and maintenance in mind. Designs include both natural and synthetic turf options.
- Includes layout, sizing, and sun/shade compatibility for turf zones
- Creates functional green space for recreation or relaxation
- Can be customized with edging, irrigation zones, or artificial turf upgrades
Drainage & Irrigation Planning
We design efficient, code-compliant systems that manage stormwater and keep your plants healthy. Proper drainage prevents erosion and protects property, while irrigation is tailored to your site conditions. Our planning ensures both systems are built to last.
- Includes grading plans, swales, drainage routes, and irrigation zoning
- Protects your landscape investment and reduces water waste
- Adaptable to smart irrigation systems or rainwater harvesting
3D Renderings & Visual Concepts
Visual clarity is a core part of our process. Our 3D renderings help you understand exactly how your space will look and feel -before construction even begins.
- Includes high-resolution 3D views from multiple angles
- Helps visualize flow, scale, and material relationships
- Useful for HOA submittals or making design refinements pre-build
Lighting Design Integration
Lighting plays a crucial role in both function and aesthetics. We incorporate lighting zones into your landscape design to highlight features, guide movement, and enhance safety.
- Includes lighting layout for walkways, patios, trees, and focal points
- Balances ambiance with visibility for nighttime use
- Coordinates with your plantings, hardscapes, and outdoor structures
Material & Finish Recommendations
Materials matter -and we help you choose the right ones. From stone to steel to stain, we guide every selection with an eye for style, performance, and how it will age in Austin’s climate.
- Includes curated suggestions for hardscapes, structures, and accents
- Improves durability, cohesion, and long-term performance
- Flexibility to mix materials or upgrade finishes for a more refined look
Our Landscape Design Process in Austin, TX
Great landscape design balances beauty, function, and Austin’s unique environmental conditions. GardenGOAT creates custom landscape designs that account for our local soil, climate, and water restrictions — turning your outdoor space into a cohesive, livable environment. Here’s how our landscape design process works:
We’ll discuss your landscape vision — whether you’re starting from scratch, renovating an existing yard, or adding specific features like garden beds, pathways, or outdoor living areas. This call helps us understand your style, priorities, and budget.
- Share your vision for outdoor spaces, plantings, and features
- Discuss style preferences, maintenance level, and water goals
- Confirm budget range and desired project timeline
We walk your property to assess soil conditions, sun and shade patterns, existing trees and structures, drainage flow, and irrigation infrastructure. This thorough site analysis forms the foundation of a landscape design built for Austin’s conditions.
- Comprehensive site analysis: soil, sun, drainage, and existing features
- 2D Plans & 3D Renderings of your complete landscape design
- $900 – $1,600 design fee is fully credited toward the build when you move forward with us
We collaborate with you to refine the full landscape plan — plant selections, hardscape materials, lighting, irrigation zones, and phasing if needed. Every detail is fine-tuned so you know exactly what your finished landscape will look and feel like.
- Refine plant palette, hardscape materials, and feature details
- Review a detailed, itemized landscape project breakdown
- Approve the final design with a clear phasing and build timeline
Our crew brings the design to life — executing hardscape, softscape, irrigation, and lighting installation with precision. We manage the full build and ensure every element comes together as designed.
- Full landscape installation: hardscape, plantings, and irrigation
- Lighting installation and system testing
- Final walkthrough and client handoff to ensure your satisfaction
How to Request a Landscape Design Quote
Book a Design Consultation
Give us some basic information about your project. We’ll follow up to schedule your consultation.
Site Visit & Design Planning
We meet on-site to review the space, gather information, and translate your ideas into an initial design.
Review, Refine, and Approve
Get a detailed quote, review the design, and make adjustments before moving forward.
How Much Does Landscape Design Cost in Austin, TX
Basic Design Package (Small Yards or Simple Layouts)
$900
- Ideal for small outdoor spaces, planting updates, or phased improvements
- Includes a scaled 2D layout plan with basic zone definitions
- Covers planting, turf, and hardscape placement with material recommendations
Standard Design Package (Typical Residential Yards)
$900 – $1,600
- Suitable for average-size front or backyards with multiple zones
- Includes 2D plans, preliminary 3D views, and material + finish suggestions
- Covers layout, flow, and coordination with irrigation or drainage plans
Comprehensive Design Package (Large Properties or Full Transformations)
$1,600
- Designed for estate-style homes, new builds, or complex outdoor living plans
- Includes detailed 2D and 3D designs, planting plans, hardscape specs, and drainage strategy
- Custom-tailored to your property, with phasing plans and construction-ready documentation
We provide transparent, itemized estimates upfront, so you know exactly what you’re investing in.
Request Your EstimateOur Customer Reviews
Nicolas is extremely talented in how he approaches landscape design and installation. I recently built a new house, and he worked in partnership with me and my developer to ensure every detail was worked out. He has a wonderful eye for design, choosing plants and flowers that resonated with me personally while also ensuring we installed what would thrive in our native Austin climate and soil. His lighting design and choices literally make the house glow at night, and he's been faithfully following up to ensure watering schedules are working as planned, replacing plants as needed, and generally making sure I'm happy. He's also a delight to work with! He has a great sense of humor, is extremely fair in his pricing, and is kind in how he shows up every day. I've gotten so many compliments on my landscaping, and I couldn't recommend him more! Nicolas - the true Garden GOAT!
Nicolas and GardenGOAT are the best at what they do! I had a rather unusual project this time around, and I felt like Nicolas genuinely cared about finding the right, outside-the-box solution - and making it work within my crazy timeline. He is friendly, reliable, and truly loves what he does. Highly recommend!
I'm very happy with the result! Pleasing aesthetic look just like how I wanted. Garden Goat has impressed me from the beginning with their presentation and communication till the end. Nicolas, the landscaper and also the owner of the company, has been very helpful and patient not just with our HOA and irrigation permit application process (over a year), but also the after-project care. I used about 5 to 7 vendors in the past for different projects, and I will say Garden Goat has most reasonable price and the best service. Totally recommended!
Working with Nicolas at Garden Goat was a great experience! He is very detail oriented and communicative. He has great suggestions on how to improve existing designs and works hard to make sure the work is done right for the client. Highly recommended for all your landscaping needs!
Garden Goat built a limestone sidewalk and entry for my project and the craftsmanship was excellent.
10/10, Nic was amazing, very patient with us from start to finish (this was our first big landscaping project), responsive, transparent on costs and process. He really helped bring our design to life, gave great advice on adjusting our plans to maximize success given the weird micro climate we are in (Hyde Park) his crew was amazing too, great attention to detail. They were just all around great to work with and our yard looks amazing. Highly recommend!
I've hired Nicholas and the Garden Goat team two times for projects and would happily recommend to others. Two years ago, we had irrigation and sod installed which went very smoothly and the sod and sprinklers have held up great over that time. The couple of small adjustments to the irrigation system that were needed have been no problem for Nicholas and team to take care of quickly. At the end of 2025 after getting a handful of quotes, we hired Garden Goat again for irrigation expansion in the back yard, a new path, and a new deck. After a bunch of back and forth on the design for the deck, I'm very happy with the outcome and can't recommend Jose and his carpentry work enough. The whole process was pretty easy and I was rarely if ever waiting on the Garden Goat team for anything.
Top notch experience from beginning to end. I was in touch with the owner/operator and he was both knowledgeable and humble in his expertise. He asked good questions and made suggestions which helped me clarify my answers. I was actually gone the day they came to do the work, but everything was done exactly how it was planned and we loved how it all looked!
We had a fantastic experience with Garden GOAT! Nicolas, the owner, was incredibly professional, attentive, and detail-oriented throughout the entire process. He took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and made sure every part of the job was done thoroughly. The team worked quickly and efficiently, laying new sod and planting additional greenery in our beds—all with excellent attention to detail. Our yard looks amazing now, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend Garden GOAT for anyone looking to improve their outdoor space!
We had an excellent experience with gardenGOAT. They transformed my garden with creativity, care, and real attention to detail. They listened to what we wanted, offered thoughtful suggestions, and delivered. Highly recommend gardenGOAT for anyone looking to elevate their outdoor space.
I had my fence replaced by GardenGOAT and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the process was smooth and stress-free. Nicholas was professional, friendly, and easy to work with and his crew were great. The pricing was very reasonable compared to other quotes I received. The new fence looks fantastic and really transforms my yard. Will use GardenGOAT again in the future!
GardenGoat was incredible to work with. Super thorough and extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He was able to help us fix out landscaping and irrigation issues quickly and his pricing is fantastic. I highly recommend them!
We are so happy with our experience with Garden Goat. This is our second project with them and they have succeeded all expectations! They fixed several landscaping and drainage issues. They were always easy to get a hold of and gave fair pricing. We will definitely use them again in the future!
We had a great experience working with Nicholas and the Garden Goat team! Despite being a smaller project for them, we felt like we were treated with as much priority and care as any big project. Nicholas was very communicative throughout the entire process, offering honest and thoughtful advice, as well as fair prices. We never felt pressure to do more than what we needed and appreciated his and his team’s patience with our questions and modifications. They brought our vision to life, the end result is great. We’d be happy to recommend Garden Goat to others!
I had a fantastic experience working with Garden Goat! Nicholas was extremely communicative from the start, taking the time to really understand my goals for my backyard renovation. He stayed on schedule and within budget, and was available and responsive every step of the way—right up until every detail was complete. I was so impressed with the quality of work and professionalism that I referred two friends during the project! Before & after photos provided - 5 days for project. Thank you Garden Goat !
Nicolas and his team leads, Jose and Ezekiel, from Garden Goat Landscaping did a great job on my yard. We compared three landscaping companies before deciding, and Garden Goat offered a fair price with quality work. The project took about two months, with phase 1 in winter 2024 and phase 2 in spring 2025. They were very easy to work with, listened to my ideas, and provided helpful suggestions on grass, patio stones, boulders, and even a pergola and deck. At one point, Nicolas even redid the pergola because the original version wasn’t secure, which really showed their commitment to quality. They also fixed my old irrigation system and made sure everything was working well. I’m very happy with how everything turned out and would definitely recommend Garden Goat Landscaping to anyone looking for a reliable and easy-to-work-with landscaping team.
We had an excellent experience working with Nicolas and his team to rebuild our elevated pool deck. The team was punctual, hard working and reliable. They were very honest and professional through the process and we are delighted with the results. Thank you Garden Goat!
I've worked with Garden Goat twice now and have been delighted both times. Really easy to work with, communicative and punctual, no hassles and really great work. Will definitely have them back any time we need landscaping or irrigation work in the future!
Nicholas did an amazing job! I love the outcome of my front and backyard. He exceeded my expectations. I got a new driveway, irrigation, sod, plants, firepit, and pathways. I would highly recommend him to everyone!
Nicholas and his team were a pleasure to work with on our side and in our backyard. They removed a huge slab of exposed aggregate and installed lueders and pea gravel. We also had some drainage problems when it rained that they were able to address/fix the issues. We have had several heavy rains since the French drain was installed, and it works beautifully.
The Garden Goat crew have been a GREAT FIND! Nicolas and his super hard working crew are fantastic! Great communication. Show up when they say they’re going to. The guys truly get that each job will change a little as you start and help you tweak things as needed on the fly. They pivot really well. If anything goes wrong, because that’s the reality of projects, they are so quick to fix it! We will be working with Garden Goat on a lot of future projects!! I recommend that you absolutely give them a call and a chance to show you what they can do! Oh! And let’s make sure this is noted… THEY ARE SO NICE! The crew is absolutely delightful to have around.
I hired Garden Goat to install turf and irrigation in my backyard. In the beginning Matt was great with getting us an accurate estimate and was super helpful with the design. He answered any and all questions and has the experience with these types of projects. Once we agreed to the job Nicolas contacted me and set up the install date. Nicolas was personable and also answered any questions with the process. All the workers were great and respectful. If you're looking for turf install or any kind of landscaping these guys were great from start to finish. Thanks Matt, Nicolas and Ezekiel!
Frequently Asked Questions
The ideal time to begin a landscape project in Austin is during the fall or early spring. These seasons offer mild temperatures and optimal conditions for planting, construction, and establishing new landscapes. However, our team works year-round and can guide you on timing based on your specific goals and project scope.
Yes. Every design consultation includes detailed 2D plans and 3D renderings to help you visualize your new outdoor space before construction begins. This makes it easy to refine materials, layout, and features with confidence.
Most of our landscape design-build projects in Austin start at $20,000, with many ranging between $30,000 and $100,000 depending on the size, materials, and scope. Every quote includes a detailed, itemized breakdown so you know exactly where your investment is going. We also credit the full $1,600 design consultation fee toward your build when you move forward with us.
We recommend reaching out 2–3 months before your ideal start date. This allows time for discovery, design, revisions, permitting (if needed), and scheduling. The earlier you get started, the smoother and more efficient the process will be.
We regularly work with HOAs and Architectural Review Committees (ARCs) throughout Austin. Our team is familiar with common HOA landscaping restrictions and design guidelines, and we help streamline the approval process to avoid delays.
Project timelines vary based on size and complexity, but most designs are completed within 2–3 weeks, and construction typically takes 4–8 weeks. You'll receive a clear timeline with your quote, and we manage every phase to keep your project on track and on schedule.
