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Landscaping in Austin, TX

Compare 4 local landscaping pros. Typical service: $294–$882.

Top Landscaping Companies in Austin

  1. 1.Top Choice

    5.0★ (130 reviews)

    5.0★ from 130 reviews

    +15129107510Website

  2. 2.Strata Landscape

    4.8★ (44 reviews)

    4.8★ from 44 reviews

    +15126537460Website

  3. 3.Saucedo Landscaping Services LLC

    5.0★ (35 reviews)

    5.0★ from 35 reviews

    +15129399261Website

  4. 4.A+ Landscaping Austin Windsor Park

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +15128831861Website

Landscaping Cost in Austin

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Austin
Mulch installation$294–$882/job
Planting and bed design$392–$1,470/job
Yard cleanup$196–$588/job
Patio or hardscape$2,940–$8,820/job

Landscaping prices in Austin run about 2% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 4 companies serving Austin, rated 5.0★ on average across 216 customer reviews.

Austin Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Austin's weather means for scheduling landscaping.

Last spring frost
February 19
First fall frost
December 5
Annual precipitation
34.32"
Heating degree days
1,540
Cooling degree days
3,140
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan41.5°61.5°2.22"
Feb44.8°65.2°2.02"
Mar51.3°72.2°2.76"
Apr58.6°79.8°2.09"
May66.7°86.5°4.44"
Jun72.3°92.1°4.33"
Jul74.4°95.6°1.88"
Aug74.6°97°2.35"
Sep69.4°90.5°2.99"
Oct60.6°81.8°3.88"
Nov50.6°71.4°2.96"
Dec42.3°62.7°2.4"

NOAA station data 1.58 miles from Austin.

Permits & Regulations in TX

No permit typically required

  • Commercial lawn pesticide application requires a Texas Department of Agriculture commercial applicator license
  • Lawn and ornamental work is a distinct license category from structural pest control
  • Many Texas municipalities enforce watering-day restrictions during declared drought stages

License required: Texas Department of Agriculture commercial applicator license (lawn and ornamental)

Sources: texasagriculture.gov

Landscaping FAQs for Austin

How much does landscaping cost in Austin?

Mulch installation in Austin typically runs $294-$882 for a typical yard; planting and hardscape projects cost more.

How many landscapers serve Austin?

We track 4 landscaping companies serving Austin.

When is the best time to plant in Austin?

The last spring frost in Austin usually falls around February 19, and the first fall frost around December 5. Most planting happens after the first date, and fall planting should finish several weeks before the second.

Is landscaping in Austin more expensive than average?

Landscaping in Austin runs about -2% versus the national average.

How much rain does Austin get for new plantings?

Austin averages 34.32 inches of precipitation a year, which decides whether new beds need drip irrigation or can rely on rainfall after establishment.

What plants survive Austin summers?

With summer highs near 97F in Austin, landscapers favor heat-tolerant, established-root plantings and mulch deep enough to hold soil moisture.

Do I need a permit for landscaping in Austin, TX?

In TX, Commercial lawn pesticide application requires a Texas Department of Agriculture commercial applicator license. Retaining walls, grading and drainage changes are what most often need a permit in Austin.

How cold do Austin winters get for landscaping?

Winter lows near 42F in Austin set which perennials and shrubs are hardy enough to survive without protection.