Best lawn care and maintenance companies in Central Texas

Why it ranks first

Troops Mowing has the largest review base on this list, a 4.9 from 403 Google reviews. Reviewers describe thorough, even work each visit and a crew that is easy to reach. Confidence is medium because many reviews are short and say little about specific services.

Pros

• ✓4.9 rating across 403 Google reviews
• ✓Edges and cleanup praised
• ✓Crew members named in reviews
• ✓Fair pricing for front and back yards

Why it ranks second

A 5.0 from 268 reviews, with crews described as careful and on time. Reviewers mention honest quotes and turf that still looks good years later, and pet owners say their dogs use the yards often.

Pros

• ✓Careful, detailed installation work
• ✓Quotes kept and quick turnaround
• ✓Pet-friendly turf options
• ✓Long-lasting results reported after years

Why it ranks third

YardDoc scores 4.9 from 225 reviews and is praised for fast response and clear quotes with no pressure to sign. Pest control draws the most praise, and a dry creek bed that fixed runoff earned strong marks on the landscape side.

Pros

• ✓Same-day or next-day visits reported
• ✓Clear quotes, no contract pressure
• ✓Named technicians who follow up
• ✓Pest control and landscaping under one roof

Why it ranks fourth

Rated 4.9 from 124 reviews, this is as much a turf supplier as an installer. Reviewers credit named staff for product advice, fast quotes and same-day pickup, and describe clean, pet-friendly finished yards.

Pros

• ✓Wide turf product range
• ✓Sales staff guide product choice
• ✓Same-day product availability
• ✓Good prices for the quality

Why it ranks fifth

A 5.0 from 77 reviews, with praise for written estimates, neat work and fast cleanup. Crew members are named often, and no complaints show up in recent reviews. Confidence is medium given the smaller review count.

Pros

• ✓Written, itemised estimates
• ✓Neat, fast cleanup
• ✓Named crew members praised
• ✓Good prices

Why it ranks sixth

This Georgetown specialist scores 5.0 from 74 reviews. Work includes core aeration, scalping, topdressing with a compost and sand mix, and fertilizing, and several customers return year after year for thicker lawns and leveled low spots.

Pros

• ✓Leveling with compost and sand mix
• ✓Clear quotes and step-by-step explanations
• ✓Brandon praised as lead contact
• ✓Clean yards after the job

Why it ranks seventh

Landscaping Round Rock holds 4.9 from 185 reviews. Customers cite steady updates, fair up-front quotes and clean yards, across jobs from tree planting and flower beds to sprinkler and fence repairs.

Pros

• ✓Frequent updates and quick replies
• ✓Up-front, competitive quotes
• ✓Handles design and installation
• ✓Michael named as patient lead contact

Why it ranks eighth

A 5.0 from 41 reviews. Reviewers like the design and material advice, and mention drainage fixes, a deck and retaining walls. Several clients have hired the firm again. The review count is smaller than the leaders.

Pros

• ✓Design advice during consults
• ✓Responsive communication
• ✓Hard-working, respectful crew
• ✓Repeat clients

Why it ranks ninth

This North Austin nursery scores 4.8 from 62 reviews and also offers design, installation, maintenance and irrigation. Staff, including owner Cynthia, give design guidance at no extra charge and know Central Texas natives well.

Pros

• ✓Native and hard-to-find plants
• ✓Free design guidance from staff
• ✓Locally grown inventory
• ✓Fair prices and regular sales

Why it ranks tenth

Mario Canales earns a 5.0 from 31 reviews, with long-term clients in Rough Hollow and Cardinal Hills Estates. Reviewers cite weekly visits with none missed and a hands-on owner. The small review count makes confidence medium.

Pros

• ✓No missed weekly visits
• ✓Tidy job sites
• ✓Fair pricing on small and large jobs
• ✓Owner reviews crew work

Why it ranks #11

Marathon is rated 5.0 from 82 reviews, with praise for punctuality, clean edges and the owner Zach leading priority jobs. It can also coordinate sprinkler repairs. Confidence is low and verification scored zero, so treat the score with some caution.

Pros

• ✓On-time service except severe weather
• ✓Owner leads priority jobs
• ✓Same-day sprinkler repair coordination
• ✓Online payment and scheduling

Why it ranks #12

House to House has a 4.5 from 118 reviews, the lowest rating here, but most customers describe dependable mowing, trimming and leaf removal. Text and an online portal make booking easy, and it suits rental managers.

Pros

• ✓Responsive by text and portal
• ✓Competitive routine lawn pricing
• ✓Also does tree removal and yard restoration
• ✓Andy praised for years of reliable work

Why it ranks #13

A 5.0 from 48 reviews. Owner Ralph sends photo reports after each visit and is credited with disease and fungus knowledge that revives lawns damaged by prior work. Its recency score is the weakest on this list, so check for current availability.

Pros

• ✓Photo report after every visit
• ✓Disease and fungus expertise
• ✓Owner actively involved
• ✓Reasonably priced

Why it ranks #14

Every one of 34 reviews is five stars, centered on owner Easton, who is described as punctual and upfront about cost. Published prices start at $225 for single visits and $650 for small refreshes, with design from $1,500 to $8,000+.

Pros

• ✓Published pricing on core services
• ✓Owner-led with personal attention
• ✓Punctual and communicative
• ✓Does mulch, river rock and seasonal cleanups

Why it ranks #15

Agave LD of Rollingwood has a 4.8 from 67 reviews and is strongest on irrigation, hardscape, retaining walls and multi-phase installs, with immaculate job sites. It scores lowest on sentiment here because of pricing and communication complaints.

Pros

• ✓Skilled crews and clean job sites
• ✓Strong on irrigation and hardscape
• ✓Daily site supervision on large projects
• ✓Named designers and project managers