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SOUTHERN LANDSCAPE

About us

Southern Landscape is a full-service landscape design and construction company located in Austin, Texas. We have been providing outstanding, customized service to our clients for close to 30 years, earning us the reputation as one of Texas’ premier landscape design and construction firms. Our in-house team of landscape architects, designers, and construction experts will work with you from concept to completion, dedicating themselves to designing and constructing your idea of the perfect outdoor environment.

Business highlights

44 years of experience

Services we offer

Southern Landscape has mastered the art of luxurious outdoor living in Austin, TX. We are known for designing and crafting some of the most exquisite landscaping projects in Texas, and lighting., arbors and pergolas, decks, fencing, fireplaces and fire pits, hardscaping, irrigation, many including outdoor living features such as: custom landscape design, outdoor kitchens, patios, pools, retaining walls, vineyards, water features

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Reviews
4.412 Reviews
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Kathryn F.
Nov 2015
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Response from SOUTHERN LANDSCAPE
"Please verify that you have reviewed the correct company - we do not show that you have ever contacted our company or that we have done any work for you. There is a company with a similar name much closer to your location with whom you may be confusing us. If we are incorrect, please contact us directly at our offices in South Austin at 512-263-8450. If this review is related to another company, we would certainly appreciate you revising your review. Thank you - Southern Landscape."

Maribeth J.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
They did an outstanding job. We weren't sure exactly what we want, we knew kind of the certain look and they were able to design it. Their workers were just craftsman. The patio was so much better than what we could've imagined. The representative that came was quite professional and just make sure it happens what we want to do. We were very pleased. It was expensive but worth it.

Susie M.
Jan 2015
4.0
$18,000
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Response from SOUTHERN LANDSCAPE
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Clifford B.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Ellen S.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were excellent. I enjoyed working with the architect that was working with me. He checked in periodically to ensure I was completely satisfied with the job. This continued even after the work was complete.

Barry S.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000
Our new cedar deck, built by the carpentry team of Mauricio, Bob, and Carmen, is absolutely beautiful. The craftsmanship and attention to detail greatly exceeded our expectations. The trim detail around the decking and stairs was totally unexpected. These guys worked hard, long days, despite the July heat, and even sang while they worked.
Scott Cassel provided several alternatives for replacing our rotting deck. He carefully inspected the pre-existing infra-structure to determine which parts could be reused without jeopardizing structural integrity. Not only did this help control cost, but reduced the construction material taken to the land fill. He recommended replacing our rickety wood rails with wrought iron which upgraded both the appearance and safety of our elevated deck.
We love our deck and greatly appreciate the quality work done by Southern Landscape.




Peggy O.
Jan 2013
3.0
$400
He came to our home measured our yard, designed a landscape plan. The cost of the plan was to apply to purchase of plants. He advised us to use both contractor. No plans!
Response from SOUTHERN LANDSCAPE
"We were disappointed to hear of {Member name removed} experience. We contacted her immediately upon seeing this review as we have never been contacted directly by the customer regarding any issues. Our conversation with {Member name removed} confirmed that she did receive the plans that she paid for, but the cost to construct her requested plan exceeded her budget. However, she stated she was so pleased with the design that she had some portion of the work performed by her yard maintenance company. Southern Landscape is a professional outdoor design/build firm in business since 1982, with an A+ rating from the BBB. We employ and insure licensed, Registered Landscape Architects to design outdoor environments. Our construction crews are carefully screened, licensed, insured, trained, and equipped to construct anything we design, and our goal is to build the highest-quality projects for our customers."

Melissa R.
Sep 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45,000
Ernest (company President) and Scott (Designer) scheduled an appointment for the day after i requested a quote. They spent time speaking with my wife and I about our expectations and helped us with suggestions and guidance. They spent a great deal of time making measurements and taking photos of the existing site and, within a week, came back and presented detailed CAD plans and drawings. They worked with us to make modifications to accommodate our preferences and our budget. The final design was beyond our expectations and the final product was as well. Scott continued to work closely with us and the crew throughout the construction.

Upon finalization of plans, work commenced within another week. The daily crew was led by Fico who treated the project as if it were at his own home. The craftsmanship and attention to detail was extraordinary. The entire job was completed in 14 days. All work was done by hand with no heavy machinery to cause damage to the property.

The final outcome is fantastic. The stonework on the kitchen matches the original masonry perfectly. It appears that the structure was part of the original home construction. The living space and water feature appear to be truly unique and fit perfectly into our vision. We enjoy both every day.

Thanks to the team from Southern Landscape and Gardens for such a great job.

Bill E.
May 2011
3.0
$750
After hiring Southern Landscape to create a design for our new front yard, he came back with not only that but plans for a major expansion of our front porch, as he considered our existing porch undersized. He had a point but that was not really why we hired him. We liked his plans for the front yard and asked him for a cost estimate. The estimate for both the porch and the new landscaping seemed awfully high; the estimate for the landscaping alone seemed very expensive. At that point we went out and obtained cost estimates from two other landscape companies, based on Southern Landscape's design. Both of their estimates were very close to each other and a full 40% below Southern Landscape's estimate. We have selected one of those companies to install our new landscaping. (We'll build the new front porch when we win the lottery!)
Response from SOUTHERN LANDSCAPE
"Southern Landscape has been providing quality landscaping for the finest homes in Austin for the last 30 years, which is why we have earned our A+ BBB rating; not many businesses in our industry have such a flawless track record. We are also fully licensed, bonded and insured When the member contacted us, we were pleased to be working with him and his wife. We sent our designer out to design a complete new look for his home, we created a beautiful design for his front and side yard, a new drive way and we even went the extra mile to design a new front porch at no extra cost to him. The member and his wife said they loved the design and even made a $5,000.00 deposit to start the work. About a week after receiving the deposit our designer got a call saying that the member had found someone cheaper to do the work . We told the member that we were sorry to hear that and refunded his money back promptly. Our company is about quality, performance , service and designing to our clients budget. There are times though that the budget is not big enough based on the scope of work the client wants to do. There is always someone cheaper but remember the old saying…You get what you pay for."

Frances F.
Nov 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000
We solicited quotes from 5 contractors on a fairly large backyard project. Other contractors pushed back on many of our ideas and didn't seem willing to work with what we envisioned. My wife and I are not landscape and carpentry professionals, so one of the main reasons we chose Ernest's company was his can-do attitude and willingness to handle the design work. They use a CAD system which adds some cost to the project, but is immensely valuable for visualization and refining the look and feel of the design. As the project progressed, Ernest and his team addressed all our questions and didn't complain about two design changes we requested. They also worked hard to obtain the necessary building permits. Overall, we were looking for a company capable of high quality work but also the ability to handle the whole project with minimal worry for my family. Southern Landscape did a great job on our project and I would not hesitate to use them again.

Nancy W.
Sep 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Found them very easy to work with and for the most part they did what they said they would do. They were very competitive on pricing and I have recommended them many times.

Homeowner
Jun 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
They were very reliable and we haven't had any issues with the installation or maintenance of the irrigation system. The workers were professional and they finished the job in a timely fashion. This was a reputable company, that I would recommend to friends or neighbors.

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FAQ

SOUTHERN LANDSCAPE is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

SOUTHERN LANDSCAPE accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, SOUTHERN LANDSCAPE does not offer free project estimates.

No, SOUTHERN LANDSCAPE does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, SOUTHERN LANDSCAPE does not offer a senior discount.

No, SOUTHERN LANDSCAPE does not offer emergency services.

No, SOUTHERN LANDSCAPE does not offer warranties.