Landscape Renovation in Austin, TX
Turn an overgrown, tired, or dated yard into a clean, water-wise landscape built for resale and real life. We remove the old, fix drainage, refresh hardscape, and replant with Texas natives. Veteran-owned, 5.0-star rated, with over 20 years of design-build work across the greater Austin area.
Yards in Austin do not stay nice on their own. Shrubs grow into the windows, St. Augustine grass thins out and dies in the heat, and invasive plants like Chinese tallow, ligustrum, and nandina take over the beds. Add a slope that sends water at the house, and a once-good yard turns into a problem. A landscape renovation fixes all of it at once. Thrive Landscape and Design is a veteran-owned, design-build landscaper with over 20 years renovating yards across Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties, and we hold a 5.0 Google rating from 70+ reviews. We clear the overgrowth, pull the invasives, regrade for drainage, refresh the hardscape, and replant with water-wise, deer-resistant Texas natives that hold up to our summers. Whether you just bought a new-to-you home, you are getting ready to list, or you are simply tired of a dated yard, we build a plan around your goals and your budget, and every estimate is itemized and free. Our plant choices follow guidance from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the Texas Invasives program.
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- 500+ Projects Completed
- 20+ Years Experience
- 5.0 Google Rating
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Design-Build
One team designs and builds your whole landscape, from the first plan to the final planting.
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Outdoor Living Spaces
Patios, kitchens, pergolas, and fire features that make the renovated yard a place to gather.
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Planting Installation
Water-wise, deer-resistant Texas natives and adapted plants installed to thrive in our heat.
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All Landscape Construction
See the full range of design-build, outdoor living, and renovation work we do in Austin.
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Our Process
Free On-Site Consultation
We walk the yard with you and look at what is working and what is not: the overgrown beds, the dying turf, the spots where water pools after a storm. We listen to your goals, whether that is curb appeal for resale, a fresh start in a new-to-you home, or a low-water yard that is easy to keep. You get honest options and a clear, itemized written estimate, with no pressure to decide on the spot.
Design & Plant Selection
We lay out the new yard on paper first: bed shapes, walkways, hardscape, and a plant list built around water-wise, deer-resistant Texas natives. You see the plan before we touch a shovel. If your neighborhood has an HOA, like many in Lakeway, Westlake Hills, and Steiner Ranch, we prepare the plant list and drawings your committee needs so approval does not hold up the work.
Removal, Demo & Regrading
This is the part that turns a yard around. We remove dying St. Augustine, overgrown shrubs, and invasive plants like Chinese tallow, ligustrum, and nandina, then haul off the old material and debris. Next we regrade so water runs away from your foundation, which matters on expansive Blackland clay. On caliche and limestone lots in the Hill Country, we build raised beds and bring in good soil so new plants can root.
Hardscape Refresh & Replanting
With the ground set right, we refresh the hardscape: new beds, edging, walkways, and patios as your plan calls for. Then we plant the water-wise, deer-resistant Texas natives and adapted plants, set fresh mulch, and update or add irrigation so the new yard gets watered the right way. Every plant is placed for sun, soil, and mature size, not just how it looks on planting day.
Cleanup & Final Walk-Through
We grade the new beds, spread the final mulch, clean the site, and haul off every bit of spoil and debris. Then we walk the renovated yard with you, set the irrigation schedule, and explain how to care for the new plants while they get established. You end with a clean, healthy yard that looks better, drains better, and needs less water than the one you started with.
Expert Landscape Renovation
Travis, Luis and the crew did an amazing job on our front yard landscaping. Travis had a vision that we could've never come up with on our own. They were communicative, hard working and had incredible attention to detail. We were really impressed with our experience and will… Read more
We’ve been very impressed with Travis and his team at Thrive Landscaping. From the initial design consultation through revisions and installation, the entire process was smooth, thorough, and high quality. We needed an HOA-compliant design that improved drainage and reduced… Read more
Travis was very responsive on the pricing . Luis and the crew did an amazing job and fixed a lot of problems that the prior firm had created. Very pleasant group and seem to want to please clients.
Great people providing outstanding service. Our yard has never looked better. And best of all, they stand behind their work. If something needs attention after the job is finished, they’re right on it.
After interviewing several companies, we chose Thrive Landscape to create some hardscaping for our back yard. They installed stone paving for our patio and pool area, a gravel area for our fire ring, and a raised gravel pad for a greenhouse. Everything looks great! We had a good… Read more
Thrive replaced some dying plants in a white rock bed and left it clean and beautiful. You would never know they had been in the rock bed at all - no dirt, no disruption - they left it better than they found it!
Our neighbor a few houses down had Thrive do his property and we liked how it looked, so we decided to contact them to see what it would cost to do our house. Wanted to get rid of the sand burrs and decided to do stone, rock and mulch for the whole yard in front of the house. I… Read more
We have used Thrive landscape for several projects over the past two years. They have delivered outstanding service, careful attention to detail, and impeccable service and care after the project was complete. Travis Odom is outstanding, and his vision helped us transform our… Read more
We were very pleased with Thrive from the initial bid to the completion of the project. We had our front yard and backyard landscaped. Communication was excellent and when a couple issues occurred they were quickly resolved. The onsite crew was great to work with and were… Read more
Excellent service and advice. Knowledgeable, on time, communicative owner, and crew. This is the place you want to call for your landscaping needs! We are extremely satisfied with the outcome and will use the service again. Thank you Travis and crew.
I was really pleased with Thrive. Travis arrived exactly on time for the quote, had a great design, and was able to start quickly once the plans were approved by my HOA. The crew was polite and worked quickly. They left the whole worksite very neat, and my front yard now looks… Read more
Had grass that was dead, Travis and his team transformed my backyard in a few days!
I am a repeat customer of Travis's. He recently transformed my front yard. The design was perfect for what we wanted to accomplish and the crew did high quality work which included clean-up. I will keep coming back to him in the future.
Thrive is a very professional and excellent business - they did a wonderful job on my project and I couldn't be more pleased with the end results. Will definitely use them again!
I had an outstanding experience with Thrive. Quality, honesty, value and customer service were phenomenal! Exceeded my expectations!
Swapped out black stone that were killing my plants with mulch. Added a bunch of plants and sod. Also got my irrigation and stone walkway complete. I say it is all looking great.
I don't know where to begin. Travis and his team provided an amazing landscape design, strategy, and results on our backyard for my 50th birthday celebration. Travis was patient and very detailed with his quote and made sure he covered every detail with me. Once we decided to… Read more
I’ve done two projects with these guys to include a landscaping project where I added sod, metal planters, and plants. The second was a fence repair and both turned out great. They were fairly priced, scheduled quickly, executed on time, and worked through my lunch list at the… Read more
We chose Thrive Landscaping after a friend of ours used them for their own backyard and we could not be happier with our decision. Travis and team were incredibly professional, thorough and communicative the entire time. They added new grass, flowers, gravel and lights to our… Read more
Travis with Thrive Landscape & Design did an amazing job redesigning our backyard! They were hard-working, timely, responsive and appreciated their craftsmanship they put into the project. The space looks better than we imagined — highly recommend!
Wow! Travis and his team did an amazing job refreshing our back yard! They were professional, prompt, respectful and above all had an eye for detail! It was an absolute pleasure working with them to create our dream back yard! I highly recommend Thrive Landscape and DESIGN… Read more
Our project was the tear-out, re-design and rebuild of a fairly substantial deck. Great experience with Travis Odom and Thrive Landscape. Travis is congenial, professional and great to work with. The guys on site did excellent work. We’re very happy with the finished product and… Read more
Mr Travis Odom made an excellent, unique, and original cedar fence design that we ended up using.
Great design and construction for my landscaping project. Travis and his crew were very attentive and detailed. They also took on board our feedback and we’re very willing to evolve their designs.
Travis did a great job fixing the drainage along the side of my house! Was very responsive, timely, and reasonably priced. Would reach out to again for any future landscaping needs.
Travis was very responsive and did an excellent job designing our difficult yard. We LOVE the end result and can’t wait to do phase two. Can’t say enough how happy we are with the design!
Is It Time To Renovate Your Austin Yard?
The Tell-Tale Signs Of A Tired Landscape
Most yards do not need a full rebuild. They need the right problems fixed. Here are the signs we see most often on Austin lots that tell us a landscape is ready for renovation. If two or three sound like your yard, it is worth a free look.
Request A QuoteShrubs have swallowed the windows, the St. Augustine grass is thin, patchy, or dead, and the beds are a tangle. An overgrown yard renovation clears it all out and starts fresh with plants sized for the space.
Chinese tallow, ligustrum, and nandina spread fast and crowd out everything else. Removing invasive plants is one of the most common reasons Austin homeowners call us for a renovation.
If storm water runs toward your foundation or sits in the yard for days, the grade is wrong. We regrade and add drainage so water moves away from the house, which matters on Blackland clay.
You bought a home with a dated yard, or you are getting ready to list and want curb appeal. A focused renovation puts the budget where buyers and you will notice it most: the front yard and the entry.
Why Choose Thrive Landscape and Design?
We Fix The Problems, Not Just The Looks
A pretty yard over a bad grade fails fast. We remove overgrowth and invasives, then regrade for drainage and protect your foundation before we plant a single thing.
Built For Austin Soils & Heat
We plant water-wise, deer-resistant Texas natives and adapted plants that handle Blackland clay, Hill Country caliche and limestone, and a 100-degree summer.
HOA & Resale Ready
From HOA plant-list submittals in Lakeway and Westlake Hills to pre-listing curb appeal, we shape the renovation to clear your committee and impress buyers.
Veteran-Owned, 20+ Years
We are a veteran-owned, design-build landscaper with over 20 years in Central Texas and a 5.0 Google rating from 70+ reviews. You work with the team that designs and builds your yard.
Austin’s Go-To Landscape Renovation Company
We renovate yards across Austin and the surrounding Hill Country, from overgrown lots in west Austin and Westlake Hills to dated front yards in Cedar Park, Round Rock, and Dripping Springs, with full attention to local soil, drainage, deer pressure, and HOA requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
A landscape renovation in Austin can range widely because no two yards start in the same shape. A focused front-yard refresh with new beds and plants is far less than a full backyard overhaul with regrading, drainage, and hardscape. The big cost drivers are how much overgrowth and old material we remove, whether the yard needs regrading, how much hardscape we refresh, and the plant package you choose. We give itemized, on-site estimates for free, and you can phase the work if you want to.
New landscaping installation starts with a blank or bare lot, like a new-construction home. A landscape renovation starts with an existing yard that has to be cleared first. That means we remove dying turf, overgrown shrubs, and invasive plants, deal with old roots and debris, and often fix grading and drainage the old yard hid. Renovation is more demolition and problem-solving up front, then the same quality install on the back end. We handle both and tell you which one your yard needs.
A full landscape renovation usually includes removing overgrown and dying plants, taking out invasive species, hauling off old material, regrading so water drains away from the house, refreshing or replacing hardscape like beds, edging, walkways, and patios, and replanting with water-wise, deer-resistant Texas natives. We can also add or update irrigation, mulch, and lighting. You can do the whole yard at once or one area at a time. Every plan is built around your yard, your budget, and how you use the space.
A single-area refresh, like a front-yard bed renovation, can be done in a few days. A full yard renovation with removal, regrading, drainage, hardscape, and replanting usually runs one to three weeks of on-site work once the design is set. Design, plant sourcing, and any HOA approval happen before that, so we start the paperwork and ordering early. Weather and heavy clearing can shift the schedule, and we give you a realistic timeline in your written estimate.
Yes, and the soil is exactly why renovation matters here. East and central Austin sit on expansive Blackland clay that holds water and pushes against foundations, so we regrade to move runoff away from the house. West Austin and the Hill Country sit on caliche and limestone that drains fast but is hard to dig and short on topsoil. There we often build raised beds and bring in good soil so plants can root. We match the renovation to the ground your home actually sits on.
Often, yes. Many Austin-area neighborhoods, including Lakeway, Westlake Hills, and Steiner Ranch, have an HOA that reviews front-yard changes, plant lists, hardscape, and sometimes grading. A renovation that swaps thirsty turf for water-wise beds or adds a wall or walkway can trigger a review. We are used to HOA submittals and can prepare the plan, plant list, and drawings your committee needs so the project does not stall at approval.
A renovated yard is one of the first things a buyer sees, so curb appeal and a clean, healthy landscape help your home show better. We work with sellers and agents on pre-listing renovations that focus the budget where buyers notice most: the front yard, the entry, fresh beds and mulch, and a tidy, well-drained backyard. We cannot promise a specific dollar return, but a yard that looks cared for sends the signal that the whole home is cared for, which matters in a competitive Austin market.
We replant with water-wise, deer-resistant Texas natives and adapted plants built for our heat. In deer country like Lakeway, Dripping Springs, and the Hill Country, we lean on plants deer tend to leave alone, such as salvia, agave, yucca, rosemary, and many ornamental grasses, and protect young plants while they root. Native and adapted plants need far less water than St. Augustine turf once established. We design the whole renovation to look good and survive a Texas summer, not just look good on planting day.
