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The Grounds Guys of South Austin

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,968 reviewed · 255 listed · Scored from 18 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(18) 75 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Irrigation & Sprinkler SystemsLandscape Design & InstallationLawn Care & MaintenanceTree Service & Arborist
The Grounds Guys of South Austin
Services
Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems, Landscape Design & Installation, Lawn Care & Maintenance
Reviews
18

What recent reviews say

All 18 reviews award five stars. Customers praise Tanner and his team (including wife April) for showing up on time, explaining work thoroughly, staying responsive to questions, and leaving yards clean. Mentioned services: lawn mowing, sod, irrigation repair, tree trimming, native garden design, and general yard restoration after neglect.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • reliable and punctual
  • hands-on owner Tanner
  • attentive communication
  • detail-oriented work
  • fair pricing
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Best for: Homeowners wanting one trusted crew for regular mowing, design, and restoration after neglect.

Strengths

  • locally owned and hands-on owner
  • responsive to questions and last-minute requests
  • offers full-service yard work from mowing to design
  • transparent pricing and explanations

Worth knowing

  • Tanner (owner) makes site visits and estimates personally
  • April (owner) sends follow-up emails after service
  • crew includes Ryder and other named staff
  • sharp blade work reduces clippings and preserves nutrients
  • before-and-after photos sent for tree work
  • will re-salvage and replant customer's existing plants to reduce costs

What reviews say by service

Lawn Care & Maintenance
Customers report yards transformed from weedy, brown, and neglected to healthy and green within weeks of consistent mowing, aeration, and weed management.
Landscape Design & Installation
Multiple reviews praise design consultation, native garden creation, and careful handling of existing plants during installation.
Tree Service & Arborist
Tree trimming timed for plant health; before-and-after photos provided; fair pricing and willingness to discuss trim aggressiveness noted.
Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Irrigation repair work mentioned as done with overall positive outcomes, though limited review detail.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.72 average across the 182 landscape design & installation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 54% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 89
Review volume 56
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
18
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3
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2
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1
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Common questions

Does Tanner come out for estimates himself?
Yes. Reviewers confirm he makes personal site visits to discuss the work and provide estimates.
What happens if I have questions during or after the job?
Tanner and April respond quickly and stay in touch. Follow-up emails verify satisfaction, and the crew addresses questions on site.
Do they work with plants I already own?
Yes. They'll remove and replant your existing plants if they can be salvaged, which can lower overall costs.

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Last updated 2026-07-10