--- title: "Pearson Landscape Services — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/pearson-landscape-services-pfvwus-pf~721545402 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~721545402.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Pearson Landscape Services" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] address: "Austin, Texas 78704, United States" phone: "(512) 301-3199" website: http://www.pearsonlandscape.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 322 last_updated: 2026-08-28 --- # Pearson Landscape Services Original Houzz profile: [Pearson Landscape Services](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/pearson-landscape-services-pfvwus-pf~721545402) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2013–2019), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Pearson Landscape Services | | Address | Austin, Texas 78704, United States | | Phone | (512) 301-3199 | | Website | http://www.pearsonlandscape.com | | Followers on Houzz | 322 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Pearson Landscape Services](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/pearson-landscape-services-pfvwus-pf~721545402) - **Website:** http://www.pearsonlandscape.com - **Phone:** (512) 301-3199 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2013–2019), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 10 reviews** ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — Katherine InAustin, Sept. 2016** > We hired Mark and his company to help us with the design and installation of the landscape at our home. I am so happy with the results. He took what was a boring front yard and created a beautiful combination of color and structure that I love coming home to every day. He and his crew were very professional and courteous and I really liked that he got back to me with all of my concerns and questions in a timely manner. He presented the design/plan and it was clear he had listened to our concerns. He addressed our likes and dislikes about what the end product would look like and we love the end result. I would definitely recommend him and have to friends. **★★★★★ — cooper Blankenship, Sept. 2016** > I saw a project in our neighborhood, and met Mark and his crew. What started as a french drain and dirt removal project blossomed into much, much more. I have such respect for Mark and his crew...Santos, Armando, Timeto, and Samuel. Every day the site was cleaned and washed off, materials and tools put away, which resulted in minimun disruption for our day to day house life. The work was imaginative, functional, and works completely as advertised. We are doing a future project this winter, and am totally confident of the results. Would recommend this company to any of my friends. **★★★★ — jwilsontx, Sept. 2016** > We love the stone work done. We were NOT happy with the quality of the plants chosen at the beginning of the project, but Mark did come back and replant (even with some extra plants), re-mulched and reworked the irrigation system. > > We did have nutsedge problems in the soil delivered, but Mark has replenished our spray supply with a quality sprayer and chemical. > > A suggestions for others: it would be helpful to have a "care" sheet. What needs fertilizing when and with what; what needs pruning when.....etc. > > We also have never received a final "as planted" blueprint, which Mark said he would deliver, nor was there a "care sheet" given us regarding any, plant care, fertilizing or general upkeep, etc. **★★★★★ — anna\_dowe, Aug. 2016** > Mark and the Pearson Landscape crew did an amazing job on our very difficult project. We had drainage issues on our sloped lot that had caused flooding into our house when it rained. The other companies we got bids from all suggested band-aid, temporary, or extremely unattractive options (one guy wanted to put up a curb around our entire house that we would have to step over every time we entered or exited our home). Mark came up with a solution that is both functional and absolutely beautiful. We have had a very rainy past few months and the drains (which are all completely invisible) have worked perfectly! His design also provided us with access to the back half of our lot that had previously been unused and blocked off, so now we can enjoy the natural beauty of the hills and trees that make our area unique. Most people saw only the hardships posed by our rocky, hilly back yard but Mark took the challenge and gave us amazing results! Most importantly, he was reliable and communicated with us through each step of the process. > > Our project included landscaping, hardscaping, stone work, woodwork, ironwork, steps, walls, drains, a covered patio, a grilling island, a pool redo, lighting, irrigation, and probably other stuff that I don't even know about. I would recommend Pearson Landscape for all of it! **★★★★★ — erinhshanley, May 2015** > We hired Mark to do an overhaul of our front yard, which (prior to now) was a desolate collection of sad and overgrown brush, with no structure or charm. He put together a design involving both landscaping and hardscaping. We are absolutely thrilled with the result. Mark knows what he is doing; he is intimately familiar with what will work both in Austin and in the particular spot in which you are planting. Many times we would say, "How about \_\_\_\_ over here?" and he would tell us the area was too shady, too sunny, to sandy, etc. We are so glad he was able to guide us, as 99% of everything planted is thriving almost two years later. He is also very passionate about his job, and fun to work with. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for any project: the more challenging the better! **★★★★★ — glenwood61, May 2013** > I called Pearson Landscape Services to solve a technical drainage problem, and got so much more. Mark and his excellent crew transformed the narrow strip of land next to our house into a beautiful rock creek bed that spilled out and replaced the sun-baked, weedy side of our front yard with a thoughtful selection of plants, boulders and gravel. The creek meanders through to the street and worked to perfection during the recent thunderstorms. The care they took selecting and placing the different landscape elements is what really sets them apart from the typical landscaping company. The crew was wonderful to work with – technically, aesthetically and professionally, it does not get any better than these guys. **★★★★★ — CG&S Design-Build, Feb. 2013** > CG&S Design-Build has worked with Pearson Landscape Services on many occasions over the last several years. Mark Biechler has worked in various capacities for us including planting design, providing complete design/installation services and installing our own designs. We've found that he is a great collaborator, offering creative and practical solutions--especially offering solutions that help us to work within a given budget. They work hard to meet construction schedules. They can do irrigation design in house--which is very helpful when one wants to group plantings with related water needs, and when one needs to work within a budget. Their associated company, Aquatic Features, Inc., also has built great water features for our clients. We would readily recommend Pearson Landscape. **★★★★★ — lizetteanglin, Sept. 2012** > We had an awesome experience with Pearson landscape service. After receiving several bids on our project we decided on Pearson's for the folowing reasons: the bid along with a design plan was done in a timely fashion, all of our concerns and desires were taken into account, and the cost was within our budget. They were able to complete the project while we were out of town and Mark sent us pictures day by day. Our housesitter was amazed by their efficiency despite the rainstorm that came during the project. We love the landscaping and are in the final planning stages with another project. **★★★★★ — eileendohertysmith, May 2012** > We are so happy with our landscaping -- Pearson was the perfect choice, very professional and meticulous about their work. We've received many compliments and are about to embark on another project with them. Highly, highly recommend! **★★★★★ — User, Dec. 2011** > Pearson Landscape Services does amazing design and meticulous installations. They are very professional and detail oriented, both qualities that make the client happy. I am fortunate to be have been involved on projects in which they too are working on site. They have been very accommodating to my requirements and are sensitive to time and budget. ## Selected projects - [Foxtail Ferns](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/foxtail-ferns-pj-vj~6764152) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 21 - [Natural Shade Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natural-shade-garden-pj-vj~6318940) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 17 - [Private Court Yard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-court-yard-pj-vj~25240) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 11 - Description: This project was part of the construction of the clients new home. Pearson landscape was contacted to create an outdoor living space that brought the inside to the outside. - [Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-house-pj-vj~2250723) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 12 - Description: This is a wonderful pool house project we worked on. We created a core-ten, steel retaining walls mixed together with a limestone retaining wall, built with large quarry blocks. After the upgrades to the swimming pool we added a chocolate lueder limestone patio with matching stepping stones. Sago palms, golden barrel cactus and large yuccas tied the project together. - [Project Four](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/project-four-pj-vj~89049) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 12 - Description: This was a great project that involved creating retaining walls and leveling what was before a completely unusable area of the yard. Pearson landscape created a rolling yard with small outdoor living area and hot tub and fire pit as well are water features throughout the landscape. We use large limestone boulder to create a natural staircase. Decks and putting greens we also added. - [Pool Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-remodel-pj-vj~2588957) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 11 - Description: As you can see from the before images, this was a large transformational project. We started by gutting the entire back yard. The next step was creating a limestone retaining wall to capture water coming down the hill and move it around the house to the street. After a complete pool remodel we added a new concrete pool deck and native planting surrounding the perimeter. The shade structure is all cedar construction with guttering tied into the drainage system. A beautiful barbecue grill and cell… - [Shade Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shade-garden-pj-vj~2691356) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 19 - [Arroyo Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arroyo-project-pj-vj~52573) - Location: West Lake Hills, TX - Photos: 18 - Description: This project was designed by Gregory Thomas of CG&S design, build - [Retaining Wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/retaining-wall-pj-vj~2591764) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 4 - Description: This is a wonderful stone project that our guys did a great job on. The goal was to create a retaining wall to level the front yard. The clients requested that we match the existing stone and pattern that existed on the house. We also added native plantings above the wall. - [Steel Retaining Wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/steel-retaining-wall-pj-vj~365513) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 9 - Description: This project was designed by Gregory Thomas of CG&S design build. - [Drainage Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/drainage-project-pj-vj~235654) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 10 - Description: This project started as a drainage project to help move water from the back yard, where it would flood the house in large rain events. Over the span of the project it evolved into so much more. One we had the dry creek built we started adding xeric shrubs and grasses. By the end we had taken a hot difficult area and trans formed it into a beautiful garden. - [Hell Strip](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hell-strip-pj-vj~368650) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 8 - [Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-pj-vj~570145) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 12 - [South Austin Mod](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-austin-mod-pj-vj~2501032) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 16 - Description: This is a great project in the heart of South Austin. - [Outdoor Living 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-2-pj-vj~5725560) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 8 - Description: This is a wonderful outdoor living area with an Oklahoma stone patio and staircase. The cedar pergola provides nice shade for the hot Texas Sun during the summer while the fire pit creates a wonderful place to sit on fall evenings. - [Cistern Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cistern-project-pj-vj~1817765) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 9 - [Front Yard Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-yard-living-pj-vj~25230) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 17 - Description: Makeover of 1980s suburban front yard. We removed much of the St. Augustine lawn and replaced with a limestone terrace, gravel, planting beds. Secure courtyard at front door, features vessel planters and succulents. Planting palette is limited. Intention is to screen the house from the street somewhat, forming a semi-public space between the street and the residence. - [Boulder Staircase](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boulder-staircase-pj-vj~25446) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 4 - Description: This project was a new landscape for a back yard that had a steep slope and large swimming pool that the client no longer wanted. Pearson landscape back fill the pool and created retaining wall to help level the yard and create usable area for the family. Decks, patios and outdoor living area we create throughout the yard. Boulder staircase was built to get to lower yard - [Playscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/playscape-pj-vj~281598) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 9 - Description: The client wanted a level area on a steep hillside to incorporate a playscape for their children. Pearson Landscape created a level area for the new playscape, and a fun boulder staircase to get them from their new patio and outdoor living to the play area. [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/pearson-landscape-services-pfvwus-pf~721545402) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-28.*