Plant selection is central to everything we do. We choose species based on their proven ability to thrive in Austin's specific growing conditions, including native grasses, drought-tolerant perennials, native shrubs, and flowering plants that handle intense sun and alkaline, rocky soil without struggling. We pair these plantings with proper soil amendment to improve water retention and root health, and we use mulching strategically to reduce evaporation, suppress weeds, and moderate soil temperature through Central Texas's hot summers and mild winters.

Irrigation reduction is another core piece of what we do. Many of our clients come to us specifically to lower their water bills and reduce mowing and maintenance time, and we design irrigation systems, or reduce reliance on them entirely, based on the actual water needs of each plant zone. Deep-root watering techniques encourage stronger, more drought-resistant plants over time, meaning your landscape becomes more self-sufficient the longer it's established. Research from Texas horticultural programs consistently shows that established native plantings use a fraction of the water traditional turf grass requires once root systems mature.

A Design Process Built Around Your Property

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all xeriscape templates. A property in Dripping Springs with heavy limestone outcroppings needs a different approach than a flat, sun-exposed lot in Pflugerville, and a small urban front yard in central Austin has different constraints than a sprawling backyard in Lakeway. Every design accounts for your specific soil, sun exposure, existing vegetation, drainage patterns, and any HOA requirements, so what we install is built to actually thrive on your property, not just look good in a rendering.

Rebates That Make Xeriscaping More Affordable

Austin Water's WaterWise Landscape Rebate reimburses residents $1 per square foot, up to $3,000, for converting healthy turf grass to native plant beds, and the Landscape Survival Tools Rebate covers up to $120 in compost, mulch, and core aeration. We help clients understand what they qualify for and design installations that meet program requirements from the outset, so no available savings are left unclaimed.