Frequently Asked Questions
Landscape Design, Build & Maintenance FAQs in Austin, TX
Investing in a custom outdoor space is a meaningful decision, and it is normal to want clear answers before you commit. Ground & Garden is a family-owned landscape design-build and maintenance company that has served the Austin area for over three decades, guiding homeowners from the first idea through design, construction, and ongoing care. These questions cover what we offer, how we work, our process and pricing, and whether we are the right fit for your property.
Landscape Design & Outdoor Living Services in Austin, TX
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Ground & Garden offers custom landscape design, outdoor living construction, and lawn and landscape maintenance for homeowners throughout the Austin area. Our work spans landscape design, patios, outdoor kitchens, fire features, shade structures, custom decks, retaining and seating walls, curated plantings, landscape lighting, water features, and drainage, along with proactive lawn maintenance. Because we design, build, and maintain landscapes, one team can care for your property year-round.
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Ground & Garden offers custom landscape design, outdoor living construction, and lawn and landscape maintenance. On the design-build side that includes patios, outdoor kitchens, fire features, shade structures like pergolas, pavilions, and cabanas, custom decks, retaining and seating walls, curated plantings, water features, and drainage solutions. On the maintenance side, we provide proactive, year-round lawn and landscape care.
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Ground & Garden is best suited to homeowners who want a thoughtfully designed, custom-built outdoor space and value craftsmanship and long-term care over the lowest-cost option. We specialize in custom residential design-build and ongoing maintenance rather than quick, one-off fixes. Homeowners looking for a lasting, well-designed landscape and a long-term relationship are where we do our best work.
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Ground & Garden serves Austin and the surrounding Central Texas and Hill Country communities, including West Lake Hills, Lake Austin, Barton Creek, Bee Cave, Rollingwood, Tarrytown, Davenport Ranch, Steiner Ranch, Spanish Oaks, Lost Creek, and nearby areas. Our team works across the greater Austin area. If you are nearby and unsure whether you are in our service area, reach out and we will confirm.
Our Landscape Design Process
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Ground & Garden is a full-service design-build company, which means the same team designs your outdoor space and constructs it. Our in-house designers and landscape architecture team plan the project and our own crews build it, keeping your vision consistent from concept to completion. We can also maintain the landscape after it is built.
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After you reach out, our team learns about your project, your goals, how you want to use the space, and your style. For design projects, we create a detailed 3D design so you can see your new outdoor space before construction begins, then refine it with you before building. Once the plan is set, our crews build it and keep you informed throughout.
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A detailed 3D design is part of the design process for outdoor living projects, so you can see your new space before any construction begins. Ground & Garden uses the rendering to help you visualize the layout, features, and flow, and to make adjustments early. Seeing the design first is what gives you confidence in the result.
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The design consultation is where our team meets to understand your property, goals, and style, and it carries a $200 fee. This investment covers the designer's time and informs the custom plan and 3D design that follow. Maintenance estimates, separately, are provided free of charge.
Working With Your Austin Landscape Design Team
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Ground & Garden assigns an experienced team to your project, with owners Brent and Stacy and a dedicated staff involved across design, construction, and maintenance. As a family-owned company, the owners stay close to the work, and clients regularly note how involved the team is. Knowing experienced people are accountable for your project is part of the experience.
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Ground & Garden keeps clients informed from the first consultation through completion, with clear communication about the plan, timeline, and progress. Our team is known for being responsive and personal, which is reflected in client reviews. Clear, consistent communication is a core part of how we work.
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Ground & Garden uses its own experienced crews, and the company is built around hiring people who share its passion for quality landscaping. This keeps standards consistent from design through construction and maintenance. Using in-house teams is part of how we maintain craftsmanship and accountability on every project.
Building for the Central Texas Climate
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Ground & Garden designs and builds with Central Texas conditions in mind, from heat and sun exposure to soil and water considerations. We select plantings, materials, and features suited to the local climate, including shade structures that make spaces usable through hot summers. Designing for the region is what keeps a landscape comfortable and lasting.
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Low-maintenance approaches are available through Ground & Garden, including climate-appropriate plantings and thoughtful design that reduces upkeep. We plan the landscape around how much maintenance you want to take on, and our team can handle ongoing care if you prefer. Designing with maintenance in mind is what keeps the space manageable long-term.
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Ground & Garden builds with quality materials such as natural stone, pavers, and durable, weather-resistant finishes selected for appearance and longevity in the Texas climate. Specific materials are chosen during design to fit your project's look, structural needs, and budget. We review the options with you so the selections match your space.
Landscape Design & Lawn Maintenance Pricing in Austin, TX
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Pricing is determined by the scope of the project, the materials and features selected, and the specifics of your property. After your consultation and design, Ground & Garden provides a clear plan and estimate before construction begins. You understand the scope and investment before any work starts.
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Getting started mainly requires your goals for the space, how you want to use it, your style preferences, and any inspiration you have collected. Ground & Garden uses these details during the consultation to shape your custom design. The more you share, the more tailored your plan and 3D design will be.
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A design consultation carries a $200 fee and covers the designer's time to understand your property and create a tailored plan, while maintenance estimates are provided free of charge. This reflects the difference between custom design work and ongoing care. Both are the starting point for working with Ground & Garden, depending on your project.
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Moving forward starts with reaching out about your project, followed by a consultation, a custom design with a 3D rendering for design projects, and a clear estimate. Once you approve the plan, our crews build it and keep you informed throughout. From there, our maintenance team can keep your landscape looking its best.
Lawn & Landscape Maintenance Services in Austin, TX
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Ongoing lawn and landscape maintenance is available through Ground & Garden after installation, with proactive, year-round lawn and landscape care. The same company that designed and built your space can keep it healthy and looking its best. Continuing that care protects the investment you made in your property.
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Maintenance services are available whether or not Ground & Garden originally designed or installed your landscape. We review your property first to understand what it needs, then tailor a maintenance plan. Our care is built around the health and appearance of your specific landscape.
For over three decades, Ground & Garden has helped Austin-area homeowners spend more time outside. From creative landscape design and landscape architecture to expert craftsmanship and meticulous maintenance, our family-owned team delivers outstanding results with professional service and a personal touch, creating outdoor spaces built for the way you live.