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The Garden Design Studio

The Garden Design Studio

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars10 Reviews
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About Us

10x Best of Houzz winner
Award winning
High-end
Texas-Based, Award-Winning Landscape Design-Build Firm
Texas-Based Landscape Architecture & Design-Build Firm What We Do The Garden Design Studio is an award-winning, full-service landscape architecture and construction firm. With over 30 years of experience across Texas, we specialize in high-end, custom outdoor living environments. As a comprehensive Design/Build firm, we manage your luxury landscaping project seamlessly from initial concept to final construction—and provide ongoing premium maintenance once it is complete. Our Services Luxury Landscape Architecture & Site Planning Custom Hardscaping & Masonry (Patios, Decks, & Trellises) Custom Swimming Pool Construction & Design Drought-Tolerant Landscaping & Garden Design Bespoke Water Features & Custom Fire Pits Remote Design-Only Services (Available for long-distance clients) Where We Work We proudly design and build luxury outdoor environments all over Texas. Our primary service areas include: Austin & Surrounding Areas: Barton Creek, Lost Creek, Rollingwood, and West Lake Hills. Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex: Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, Oak Cliff, Uptown, and Forest Hills. Why Choose The Garden Design Studio? 30+ Years of Expertise: Over three decades of creating inspired, high-quality custom landscapes in Texas. Award-Winning Team: Our staff consists of highly skilled, registered Landscape Architects, elite craftsmen, and master gardeners whose work frequently garners press and industry awards. Conception to Completion: We handle every detail of design, installation, and post-project maintenance, ensuring a completely stress-free experience. Contact Us Today Ready to transform your vision into a unique outdoor living space? Contact The Garden Design Studio today to get your new project started. Phone: (512) 580-8451 Office: 701 Tillery, Box 2, Austin, TX 78702 Website: www.gardendesignstudio.us

Awards

William BauerRegistered Landscape Architect, License # 2158Associate AIA, ASLAASLA Honor Award, 2003Residence, San Marcos, TXAPL Designers Award, 2002 Residence, Austin, TXAPL Designers Award, 2002 Residence, San Marcos, TX

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Business Details

Business Name

The Garden Design Studio

Phone Number

(512) 580-8451

Website

www.gardendesignstudio.us

Address

701 Tillery, Box 2
Austin, TX 78702

Typical Job Cost

$150,000 - 2.5 million

$150,000 - 2500000

Followers

290 Followers

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Services Provided

Landscape Design

Garden Design

Hardscaping

Landscape Plans

Patio Design

Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Site Planning

Custom Fire Pits

Pool Landscaping

Custom Water Features

Swimming Pool Design

Deck Design

3D Rendering

Project Management

Pond Construction

Swimming Pool Construction

Construction Drawings

Deck Building

Fence Installation

Landscape Construction

Masonry

Trellis Construction

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Areas Served

Dallas

Austin

Fort Worth

University Park

Highland Park

Lost Creek

West Lake Hills

Barton Creek

Rollingwood

Forest Hills

Oak Cliff

Preston Hollow

Uptown

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Credentials

10 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2025 - Design
Best of Houzz 2022 - Design
Best of Houzz 2022 - Service
Best of Houzz 2021 - Design
Best of Houzz 2020 - Design
Best of Houzz 2019 - Design
Best of Houzz 2018 - Design
Best of Houzz 2018 - Service
Best of Houzz 2016 - Design
Best of Houzz 2015 - Design
5 Houzz Badges
Houzz Pro Software User
Star Houzzer
Houzz Influencer
Recommended on Houzz
25,000 Ideabook Saves
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Featured Review
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Tony Capasso
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have to say that Bill and his team were exceptional at working with us to make sure the end result met our needs and expectations. Bill always provides a ton of great design inspiration and ideas Read Full Review
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10 Reviews for The Garden Design Studio

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5.0|10 reviews
Work Quality
5.0
Communication
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Value
5.0
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Tony Capasso
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We’ve worked with Bill and his team on three separate projects as we’ve built out the outdoor living spaces at our Allandale home. Our most recent project was the largest and most complex and like any design/build project, there are easy and harder parts of the execution. I have to say that Bill and his team were exceptional at working with us to make sure the end result met our needs and expectations. Bill always provides a ton of great design inspiration and ideas that meets our aesthetic and Tommy was a super knowledgeable and helpful project manager. Every member of their crew excelled in their trade and was a pleasure to have around. They start on time on they are always respectful and very tidy with their work. It is also reassuring the way they leave a job site clean and put together at the end of the day so that the project isn’t too much of a burden on your space as you live through the work. TGDS always stands by their work and we will definitely use them again in the future!
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Chip and Wendy Serrell
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Listened to our needs, met our objective, great design, attention to detail, responsive crew, good follow up, outstanding experience - highly recommmend!
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Steven Riskey
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have had a wonderful experience with The Garden Design Studio. They have developed a beautifully designed landscape for a new home - taking my muddled thoughts and disparate inspiration and developing a cohesive, unique, and stunning landscape. I couldn't be more delighted with their professionalism, speed, and attention to detail.
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Clayton Kennington
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Cool, cool designers. Helped to tie together my modern home with their modern landscape look. They brought a unique and creative design to a very traditional neighborhood and allowed my home to pop.
LaRue Architects
LaRue Architects
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Bill and Garden Design Studio are always a true pleasure to work with. They are wonderful at listening to their client’s desires and visions all the while providing professional experience and creative thinking. Their superior craftsmanship truly enhances our architectural designs and we always look forward to an opportunity to work with them!
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Paul Roach
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
My wife and I have worked with Bill and the Garden Design Studio for over 10 years. He and the Garden Design Studio provide outstanding service. They are great to work with on projects of all sizes. They have expertise in all areas of landscape design and implementation. They also provide excellent maintenance services I highly recommend them!
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Sharon Kane
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Bill Bauer with The Garden Design Studio was amazing to work with for the landscape design of our new home. Bill is very creative and knowledgeable making him the perfect addition to our design team. His professionalism and client communication is outstanding. I would not hesitate to use Bill again for future landscape design projects.
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robinkelley00
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We hired Garden Design Studio to do the landscaping at our new retail shop and we are thrilled at how they transformed a small , bland courtyard space into something that is both functional and incredibly beautiful . The design team and the crew that came to do the installation were so pleasant and enjoyable to have on-site working and we loved the entire process.
Coats Homes
Coats Homes
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We are always pleased whenever we work with Bill and the Garden Design Studio. They are able to execute our clients vision and our clients are always pleased. We enjoy working with them and look forward to working with them more in the future.
SHM Architects
SHM Architects
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We love working with Bill Bauer and The Garden Design Studio. Having them as part of a project raises the level of design and craft on any project. They bring both personality and professionalism to the building process. We would highly recommend them to anyone considering the challenge of building a great project.
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Frequently Asked Questions

We specialize in high-end, custom outdoor living environments across Texas. Our expertise includes luxury landscape architecture, site planning, custom hardscaping, masonry, swimming pool design and construction, drought-tolerant landscaping, garden design, bespoke water features, and custom fire pits. We manage projects from concept to completion.

Yes, we offer both! As a comprehensive Design/Build firm, we manage your luxury landscaping project seamlessly from initial concept through final construction and even ongoing maintenance. For long-distance clients, we also provide remote design-only services.

Absolutely. As landscape architects, creating detailed planting and layout plans is fundamental to our process. We develop comprehensive landscape plans and construction drawings to ensure every element of your garden design and site planning is meticulously detailed and executed.

Yes, designing luxurious outdoor living spaces is a core part of what we do. We specialize in creating custom patios, decks, and other hardscaping elements to craft beautiful and functional outdoor environments tailored to your lifestyle.

Yes, we absolutely design drought-tolerant landscapes. We incorporate sustainable practices and plant selections to create beautiful, water-wise gardens that thrive in the Texas climate while conserving resources.

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35 Comments

Commented: Love the hardscape!`This material is Buff Lueders limestone. It's what you see on most of our website projects. Hope this helps.
December 19, 2023
Commented: Any Rust Issues With The Planters?Hi there - we typically install our steel with small gaps between it and any surface adjacent that could stain. In grass or gravel, we don't have that concern. The house in the photo was done by Rya...
October 4, 2022
Commented: what is deck material and color?That is Buff Lueders limestone, 2 1/4" thickness, laid on a slab. Hope that helps!
August 31, 2021
Commented: What are the plants in the planter?The upright plants in the planters are chondrapetalum and yes, they’ve been deer resistant. The flowing ground over out of the raised planters is silver pony foot and the grassy plantings down low ar...
March 29, 2021
Commented: Yellow bushy plantThat's Mexican Feather Grass - or 'Stipa Tenuissima'.
November 19, 2020
Commented: Paver size and spacingThank you for your question. Those are a bit atypical actually - I think they are somewhere around 16” x 48” with a 5” space. Given how the average person walks however, we find that the optimal siz...
December 18, 2019
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