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address: "Austin, Texas 78738, United States"
latitude: 30.3337
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phone: "(512) 981-7443"
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rating: 4.2
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# Austin Living Landscapes

Original Houzz profile: [Austin Living Landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/austin-living-landscapes-pfvwus-pf~1671392802)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Austin, TX
- **Serves:** Austin, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Spicewood, Bee Cave, Lost Creek, Barton Creek, Hudson Bend, The Hills, Briarcliff, Volente
- **Houzz rating:** 4.2 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 500 Ideabook Saves

Combining an industry-leading "Clean Site Promise" and the best in client communication with open and honest pricing, it is easy to see why Austin, TX homeowners trust us for all their landscaping services including design & installation. Walking you through each step of our process, and checking in throughout your landscaping project, you can rest assured in knowing we will be responsive to any and all questions. Not only do we pride ourselves on keeping you updated, you can expect our landscape contractors to be respectful of you, your property and neighbors, leaving the job site clean at the end of each day! Partner with us and you'll never be faced with any surprise charges with our clear pricing.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Plans
- Site Planning
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Custom Fire Pits
- Pool Landscaping
- Swimming Pool Design
- Gazebo Design & Construction
- Design Consultation
- Outdoor Lighting Design
- Organic Gardens
- Drafting
- Construction Drawings
- Masonry
- Trellis Construction

### Areas Served

- Austin
- Cedar Park
- Lakeway
- Spicewood
- Bee Cave
- Lost Creek
- Barton Creek
- Hudson Bend
- The Hills
- Briarcliff
- Volente

### Typical Job Cost

$25,000 - 125,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Austin Living Landscapes |
| Address | Austin, Texas 78738, United States |
| Phone | (512) 981-7443 |
| Website | https://austinlivinglandscapes.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 17 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Austin Living Landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/austin-living-landscapes-pfvwus-pf~1671392802)
- **Website:** https://austinlivinglandscapes.com
- **Phone:** (512) 981-7443

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.2 out of 5 — 5 reviews**

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — David Darling, Dec. 2017**

> We bought a place in Spicewood that had a very wooded large lot and asked Jack to come take a look and see what he would recommend. I will upload a few before/after photos for people to see because the transformation he created was truly unbelievable, and something we could not imagine. Once we received our design and had a walk thru, Jack and his team got to work. The crew was very professional and they cleaned up every night before leaving. Jack was there every morning going over the plan and placement with his lead and when we wanted to make a change or addition as the project progressed, Jack eagerly adjusted for us. The project was completed on time and on budget. We were so happy and fortunate to have found Austin Living Landscapes. In fact, we are already planning some additional landscaping in early Spring.
>
> Jack is very creative, honest, easy to work with and extremely responsive to the customer.  If you have a landscape project, Austin Living Landscape should be your first call!

**★★★★★ — bdsebastian, Jan. 2017**

> Jack and his team did a complete front/backyard landscape job for us. This included irrigation tie-in to a water catchment system, solving several rainwater runoff and drainage issues we were having and fencing.  We cannot say enough good about the entire process with them. Jack was incredibly flexible with our tough schedules, refreshingly communicative regarding the timing of each step of the project and unhesitatingly made everything right with us. A true professional. His landscaping crew was prompt, meticulous, courteous and tidy. They worked so hard and efficiently the work was completed faster than we ever imagined it could be. The convenience of his turn-key service was invaluable to us. We recommend Austin Living Landscapes for landscaping work without hesitation.

**★★★★★ — catlarsen1000, Oct. 2016**

> Jack and his team did an excellent job relandscaping our complete property last spring. They worked non-stop, were respectful and kept the work area tidy. Jack was around from start to finish, and just came back at our request to advise us on winter care, maintenance, and future possibilities. Jack is an artist. He created my dream flagstone patio with stepping stones connecting it to our back garden, a gorgeous retaining wall that blends perfectly with our home, and updated our sprinkler system. His plant choices provide a color scheme that offers color year round.  He listened to our ideas, and then, in many areas, offered better less expensive solutions. We highly recommend Austin Living Landscapes.

**★★★★★ — qkolff, July 2016**

> Thank God for Jack. Our yard was known as one of the worst in the neighborhood. It was over grown and not maintained for years. To top it off the middle of the back yard had turned into a swamp.
> Jack and his team did a great job redoing everything; stripping the yard down to the dirt and building it back up again.
> We are so proud of the way it looks now.
> Thanks again Jack!
> Reg and Q

**★ — margueritemp, May 2016**

> I have never actually left a review, but after 8 weeks of problems related to a complication caused by this company, I feel that I have to.   Austin Living Landscapes did a rather large job for me last year.  I initially had troubles with plants dying within a month or so and I met a lot of resistance with replacing them (although he ultimately did agree to do so).  About 8 weeks ago my house flooded because they had buried the AC drain under pea gravel and it backed up.  In the end, the contractor covered everything because the float switch on the new AC had failed and this should have prevented this.  However, it never would have happened had they not buried the drain.  I reached out to Mr. Williams and he never even bothered to reply to me.  This should be worrisome to people considering using this company as I don't think most contractors would have covered this.    I see Mr. Willams has several other very good reviews, so perhaps this was a very unusual experience, but I felt I should share my experience.

**Comment from Austin Living Landscapes:**

> Hi,
> I wanted to follow up from our conversation last summer regarding this matter. As I stated during our conversation, I feel awful that your floors were damaged and apologize again for the delayed response to your email.
> Our company prides itself on satisfied customers and truly sorry that this happened. I hope our phone call (albeit after your damages were rectified) and our gift certificate and charity donation helped show our company's concern. This situation is definitely not the norm with Austin Living Landscapes as seen by other reviews on Houzz and Google.
> If you would like to discuss this matter further, please contact me to discuss. Thank you.

## Selected projects

- [The Hills Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-hills-project-pj-vj~7009485)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Austin Landscape Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/austin-landscape-project-pj-vj~2207688)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Front and back yard landscaping project in Austin. Scope includes front and back yard seating area, deer resistant plants and wood screen.
- [Lakeway Courtyard Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeway-courtyard-landscaping-pj-vj~1750758)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Flagstone patio, small retaining wall and landscaping were built in this front yard in Lakeway, TX. Before, there were overcrowded Yaupon Hollies and large swath of St. Augustine lawn. The hollies were transplanted to provide privacy for the neighboring house. A flagstone patio was built to allow for additional seating. The yard was on a slope, so the grade had to be cut and a small retaining wall installed to allow for the level area. After the hardscape, the landscaping was installed--small bo…
- [Contemporary Landscaping in Austin, TX](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-landscaping-in-austin-tx-pj-vj~1670911)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: New front yard landscaping using limestone stepping stones, plate steel planter and border and water-wise plantings.
- [Landscape Drawings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-drawings-pj-vj~1709252)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 2
- [Outdoor Kitchen and Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-kitchen-and-patio-pj-vj~1660685)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 5
- [Back Yard Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/back-yard-landscaping-pj-vj~1660687)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 1
- [Back Yard Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/back-yard-landscape-pj-vj~1660677)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 33
- [Hill Country Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hill-country-landscaping-pj-vj~1660665)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 33

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/austin-living-landscapes-pfvwus-pf~1671392802)

## Ideabooks

- [austinlivinglandscapes's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64387353/list/austinlivinglandscapes-s-ideas) — 12 ideas
- [Hillside Garden and Trails](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131470023/list/hillside-garden-and-trails) — 8 ideas
- [Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119391077/list/bathroom) — 5 ideas

[See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/austinlivinglandscapes)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Texas hell-strip help** *(in Texas Gardening)*

Hey Texans,
I'm looking for some suggestions from those of you who have ideas about the best plants to use in a small hell-strip area we have in front of our house next to the street. I'm hoping some of you who deal with the same climate I do (Central Texas) will help me figure out what could thrive in this area, along with any thoughts you have on design, etc.
I'm not going to do the whole thing, just about 12' on either 'end' by the stop sign and by the rocks, leaving grass in the middle near the tree where it still grows fairly well.
I would love to see examples of hell-strip makeovers you've done yourself too.  
Any ideas? Needless to say this is a hot hot brutal environment from June - September...full sun all day.

A: Hi! Consider a ground cover that takes the heat such as Silver Ponyfoot, Wooly Stemodia or Mountain Pea.  You can vary the texture with a small, yet structural feature such as Victoria Agave or Brakelight Yucca.  Be sure to excavate and add weed fabric prior to planting and installing a mulch or gravel.

**Q: Improve the curb appeal of my house!** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Hi,

I am confused about what to do with the exterior of house.
I love our driveway but hate the brick color.
I don't want any thing high maintenance. Any suggestions on how to improve the curb appeal is welcome.

A: Consider creating a beds or terracing the front lawn.  Provide a mix of evergreen foundation shrubs with perennials and ornamental grasses layered in front to create more depth to the home.  
Have you considered painting the brick a different color?
Also, I noticed there isn't a front walkway to the house, depending on if you need accessibility from the street, you could incorporate a walkway within the landscape up to the driveway.
Hope this helps...

**Q: More Plant ID** *(in Gulf Coast Gardening)*

Here's the second plant (2 photos)

A: Tiffany is right--Ruellia brittoniana commonly referred to as Mexican Petunia.

**Q: New house, mass planting front landscape.** *(in Louisiana & Mississippi)*

We moved into our newly built home about 2 months ago... looking to begin softening up the front landscape.  I plant to start with just the spots in front the brick along the house.  I want a simple, "romantic", cottage-style look... Maybe one shrub mass planted, with some different ground covers like geranium creeping thyme, etc.  I really REALLY wanted to mass plant white hydrangeas, but this area is south-facing and gets full sun all day long.  Now I am looking into mass planting roses... either Iceberg roses or Belinda's Dream rose.  The thing holding me back from the iceberg roses is that I have read multiple posts about them not withstanding the humidity here in south Louisiana.  And that the Belinda's Dream grows better.  At first I wasn't keen on a pink rose against red brick, but the more I look at photos, the more I like the soft pink of the Belinda's Dream with maybe a blue phlox or georgia blue veronica... maybe even some lavender.  What do you guys think?  Or suggest?  I don't want a busy bed, just a clean, simple, soft look.  
Other shrubs I was thinking of - camellia, plumbago...
I am in South Louisiana, zone 9.  Clay soil.
The guy who graded the yard put the dirt up too high by the house... we will be taking it back a bit and leveling it better.  I don't think you can tell in the picture, but it is pretty steep up to the house.  So the dirt will lower against the house than it is in this picture.

A: Hi,
For white flowering evergreens, consider Gumpo White Dwarf Azalea or Clara Hawthorne.  GG Gerbing is another option, but may get too big. Your Belinda's Dream would probably do well. Consider adding in front massing of the following plantings: Agapanthus, Big Blue Liriope or Aztec Grass with Shi Shi Camellia for a splash of color.  I'd recommend a tree on the right (west side) for shade and to anchor the side of the house.  Good luck!

**Q: Tall (12-15 ft) fast growing privacy plant??** *(in Louisiana & Mississippi)*

Recently purchased a home and it has a very small outdoor area that I am converting into a New Orleans style patio/courtyard with the help of an 8 ft privacy fence.  The only problem is that the 2 story house behind me looks directly into the courtyard.
Thought about bamboo and bananas but both seem like a lot of work to prevent escaping into neighbors lawn, so thinking about more of a tall skinny tree that would break the line o sight.
Do not need complete block, just break up the view... Any suggestions.  Would like it to get to 10-15 ft this summer. 
Any suggestions.

area is only about 20 ft wide so would like to prevent "fat" tree... Tall and skinny is best (or can be pruned into skinny)

A: There are clumping, non-invasive varieties of bamboo such as Golden Goddess or Alphonse Karr Bamboo.  You can also consider Will Flemming Yaupon, Sky Pencil Yaupon.  All of these would provide a skinny screen.

**Q: Tall (15 ft +), Fast-growing courtyard/patio plant (Louisiana)** *(in Southern Gardening)*

Hello, I am in Baton Rouge and I recently purchased a small home with very itty bitty yard that I am fencing with 8ft privacy fence and turning into a New Orleans courtyard feel.  The only problem is that line of sight from the house behind me is about 12-15 ft.  

I would like to plant something extremely fast growing either in raised bed or pots to block the view. Was thinking bamboo or banana trees, but also open to real trees (not crepe myrtles).  Anyone have any ideas.  Have about 15 linear feet to block and as I mentioned, need about 12- 15 ft tall in short order

A: Here's a few plants to consider:
-Little Gem Magnolia, Tulip Magnolia, Sweet Olive, Wax Leaf Ligustrum, Foster's Holly
If you have limited width for canopy, consider a Will Flemming Yaupon or Skyrocket Juniper.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo is a clump forming, not invasive variety.  Please research before planting an invasive variety.
Good luck!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-13.*