landscaper guides for Austin TX
How-to guides and advice for choosing landscapers in Austin TX.
A seasonal lawn care calendar for Austin
What an Austin lawn needs season by season, from spring green-up through summer heat and fall prep for a milder winter.
Updated 2026-07-08
Reviving an Austin lawn after freeze or drought damage
How to tell whether a freeze- or drought-damaged Austin lawn will recover on its own, and the steps that actually help it come back.
Updated 2026-07-06
Getting your yard ready to sell a house in Austin
What's actually worth doing to a yard before listing a house in Austin, and what to skip because it won't move the needle on sale price.
Updated 2026-07-05
A first-time homeowner's guide to landscaping in Austin
Where to start with landscaping as a first-time Austin homeowner, from assessing what you've got to prioritizing what to fix first.
Updated 2026-07-03
Landscaping for renters in Austin: what you can and can't change
What renters in Austin can typically do with a yard without violating a lease, and how to raise landscaping changes with a landlord the right way.
Updated 2026-07-02
Xeriscape and water-wise rebates in Austin: free and low-cost ways to cut your water bill
How Austin's water-wise rebate and assistance programs work for homeowners converting part of a lawn to xeriscape, and what to check before applying.
Updated 2026-07-01
Poison ivy, fire ants, and other yard hazards in Austin before you DIY
Common yard hazards in Austin, from poison ivy to fire ant mounds, and how to spot and handle them safely before starting DIY yard work.
Updated 2026-06-29
Lawn chemical and pesticide safety for kids and pets in Austin
How to keep lawn fertilizer, weed killer, and pest treatments safer around kids and pets in Austin, and what organic alternatives look like.
Updated 2026-06-28
Warning signs your tree is sick or dying in Austin, and what to do next
Common signs a tree in Austin is struggling or dying, what usually causes it, and when to call an arborist instead of waiting it out.
Updated 2026-06-26
Who is liable when a tree falls and damages a neighbor's property in Austin
How liability generally works in Texas when a tree falls across a property line, and what to do first if it happens to you.
Updated 2026-06-25
Do you need a licensed irrigator in Texas? What the law requires
Texas requires irrigation work to be done or supervised by a state-licensed irrigator. Here's what that means for Austin homeowners hiring a sprinkler company.
Updated 2026-06-24
Tree removal laws and permits in Austin: what homeowners need to know
When a tree removal permit is required in Austin, which trees the city's heritage tree ordinance protects, and what happens if you skip the process.
Updated 2026-06-22
DIY lawn care vs hiring a pro in Austin: what actually makes sense
When mowing and maintaining your own Austin lawn makes sense, and when the time, equipment, or grass type tips the scale toward hiring a pro.
Updated 2026-06-21
How tree removal works in Austin, from quote to cleanup
What happens at each stage of a tree removal job in Austin: the quote visit, permit check, the removal itself, and cleanup.
Updated 2026-06-19
What to expect from a landscape design and installation project in Austin
A step-by-step look at how a landscape design and installation project runs in Austin, from first consultation to final walkthrough.
Updated 2026-06-18
What retaining walls and hardscaping cost in Austin
Price ranges for retaining walls, patios, and other hardscape work in Austin, and the factors that separate a budget job from a premium one.
Updated 2026-06-17
What sprinkler and irrigation installation costs in Austin
Typical Austin irrigation installation price ranges by yard size and zone count, plus what pushes the cost up or keeps it down.
Updated 2026-06-15
What lawn care costs in Austin: mowing, maintenance, and what changes your rate
Typical Austin lawn care price ranges for mowing, edging, and full maintenance plans, plus the factors that push your rate up or down.
Updated 2026-06-14