Austin Creative Landscaping is a local landscape firm with a passion for creative, beautiful and overall excellent landscapes. While our landscape interest are broad, we especially enjoy transforming old and worn out landscapes to fresh, beautiful and serene places of rest and relaxation. Our process begins by carefully LISTENING TO YOU, to learn what your needs and wants are. Then we proceed to ENGAGE WITH YOU, to determine the best way to execute your project which will be drawn up as design. Finally we enthusiastically, CREATE FOR YOU a place of serenity and beauty outside your very own front/back door.
Business highlights
17 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Landscape Design, Plant Installation, Quarterly Flower Bed Maintenance, Stone Patios, Pathways & Retaining Walls.
Abey, Austin Creative Landscaping, subcontracted Flix Fencing for fence portion of landscape work We completed payment to ACL when fencing (installed under his supervision by Flix Fencing) was substantially complete on April 2. Almost 3 months later, the work has not been completed. At this point, it's a safety hazard. The job site has not been cleaned up from work done over 3 months ago. Pieces of metal are strewn on ground. Some of the work is shoddy (wobbly, not straight, gate will not open enough to move lawnmower.) We had to do work on uncompleted fence to prevent dog's escape. The process of staining fence and adding landscaping cannot be started. Our contract administrator provided a detailed punch list. The list is long. It could be followed as a checklist.
Description of Work: 8 foot privacy fence and 24-inch chainlink.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
$9,000
Response from Austin Creative Landscaping
Mrs. [Member Name Removed], Please know that I really enjoy my work and take great pleasure in providing my customers with the highest demeanor and quality of work. I'm sorry that we did not reach that standard with you. Per. the specifics of your review: 1) The "problem areas" were not in the agreement we agreed upon. The agreement called for an 8' tall Cedar Picket fence. In the middle of the project, contrary to the recommendation of your architect, Flix Fencing and myself, you decided to change the bottom 1/3 of the fence to heavy gauge wire panel. In an attempt to save you money and help the aesthetics of the project, we encouraged you to eliminate the stone at the bottom of the fence if you were going to change out the wood to steel paneling. Again, you went against our recommendation. The inability to securely fasten the panel made the fence more wobbly than it would have had you kept to the original plan. 2) The second problem area is an enclosure that you and your architect agreed upon with Flix Fencing. I was never in on the conversation. Apparently there are elements of that project that you are not pleased with but are holding me responsible. How can I be responsible for that which I was never informed of and was never in my agreement with you? 3)You stated that the site is now a safety hazard and that there are pieces of metal strewn on the ground...Well, that just simply is not accurate. The day you wrote this review, I came to your home and visited with you hoping for an amicable resolution. I walked through the property with you asking where the safety hazards were and where the pieces of metal were. We saw one fine piece of twirled up sheet metal shaving that obviously came from the General Contractor and not us. You yourself acknowledged that. I don't know if there is any way for there to be a remedy, but if so please let us know and to the best of our ability we would be happy to accommodate. Sincerely, Abey K. Bruce
Wonderful. Abey came on time, made great suggestions, I narrowed down to what I wanted to do this year, and I made some changes. He was very easy to work with and his crew was great. The stonework on the flowerbed looks even, level, curves just right. My irrigation needed lots of re-do, and that was done. 2 large beds weeded - mulched - edged. 2 other large beds dug up - planted - mulched, new sod replaced areas that had turned to weeds, small tree moved, raised beds dismantled - turned to sod. All went very well and timely.
Description of Work: Landscaping, Irrigation, stonework
They took our extreme mess and totally transformed it all and made it beautiful in about 6 short weeks. Thank you Austin Creative Landscaping!
Description of Work: We highly recommend Austin Creative Landscaping. Abey Bruce, the owner, was willing to come on to our rather large project that had been abandoned by another contractor. Abey and his team of very polite and hardworking guys proceeded to fix the poorly constructed deck and railing, clean out a lot of junk rock and cement that the other company left in our yard, construct beautiful stone retaining walls, construct a terraced, steel walkway, create a flat gravel area and flat lawn area with artificial turf, landscape the front, back and side including a gorgeous 10' steel trellis that Abey designed and suggested, and tear out and rework our driveway to be able to capture more pervious cover. They also tore out a concrete walkway and created a beautiful stone patio and walkway. They added landscape lighting and new irrigation and drainage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Cory S.
06/2017
5.0
lawn service
+ -1 more
Remodel of front and back
Description of Work: Our Yard was in need
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Aaron B.
08/2016
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Wonderful! It all turned out even better than the sketches. Accurate estimates, completed in five days once it was scheduled, nice attention to detail, and a yard all the neighbors love!
Description of Work: Fence, Patio, general landscaping.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JIM W.
08/2015
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
they just delivered the grass
Description of Work: brought gass
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Richard S.
03/2015
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, mulch
+ 1 more
Done quickly and well. Abey is very responsive to suggestions, lots of good ideas of his own.
Description of Work: Cleaned up front landscape area, fertilized, mulched.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$840
Pat J.
02/2015
2.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
He did'nt show up for our appointment.
Description of Work: Aranged to meet him at my new place to discuss landscaping.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0
Patricia E.
02/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Abey and his crew installed a decorative stone patio area in my backyard. They also cleaned up the yard and hauled off a lot of junk from the yard. They were on time and within the budget/bid. Abey listened to what I wanted - my vision for the project, and it ended up just as I wanted - actually, even better than I imagined. High level of professionalism. I would hire them again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Karen T.
01/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch, pavers, gravel
+ 2 more
Met with Abey in early October to discuss possible ideas and solutions to landscaping problems & improvements. Abey gave me some great ideas and suggestions and later submitted to me his written quote. After exchanging a few telephone calls and emails, we decided on the final project. As soon as the plants were obtained Abey and his crew went to work. The entire team was very easy to work, professional and expedient. I would highly recommend Austin Creative Landscaping to everyone!! Abey is very personable, listens and conscientious! Thank you Abey and your team for a "job well done"!!
Description of Work: Removed large Rosemary shrub, bi-color irises, juniper tree; cleaned out front flower bed. Planted 5 Loropetalum plants, 5 lantanas, and large agave plant with 3 large accent rocks in same bed with steel edging and mulch. Planted a 45 gal. Monterrey Oak tree in front yard. Installed steel edging around entire deck and back side of house to gate in back yard and filled with river rock to stop water erosion and provide walk way. Also installed flowerbed and Knockout rose in corner of back yard; including mulch. On west side of house created another flowerbed with steel edging, 2 nice Knockout roses and mulch. 2 15 gal. clumping bamboos with mulch were planted along back fence to provide privacy. Another bamboo planted on west side of house for same purpose.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600
Cheryl G.
02/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, hardscaping
+ 1 more
I called Abbey on a Friday and he came by the house about 2:00 that same day. Job was scheduled a week later from Monday - Thursday. They came on Monday and worked until about 5:30 pruning the primrose jasmine which is extensive and weeded the beds. Tuesday we had the nasty ice storm. They came back Wednesday-Friday and finished the job. Abey works diligently with his crew. Everyone was pleasant and professional. I can't wait until the Spring to see the results of the pruning. I certainly would hire them again.
Description of Work: I have native landscaping with no grass. Abey and his crew trimmed all the primrose jasmine which surrounds our property, trimmed and pruned plants, native grasses, flowers, and weeded beds and removed weeds in granite walkway. Abbey added a few new twisted leaf yucca and some bedding plants. They mulched all the beds and laid new crushed rock on the walkway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,900
Donald H.
05/2013
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
+ 0 more
The crew did a great job and the quality of the work was very good. I would and have asked for a quote on another project.
Description of Work: There were several different jobs performed for me: Backyard A retaining wall build to level the sloping yard for my new greenhouse Dirt was brought in for the area of the greenhouse and for two large raised garden boxes Frontyard A large 15'x30' planted area next to the driveway new mulch was spread and a bed of crushed granite and rock long driveway put in
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
John M.
02/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch, pavers, gravel
+ 2 more
I have a complex garden with shrubs, flowers, trees, extensive groundcover (jasmine), and grass areas. There are numerous flower beds and walkways. I had let it go too long without maintenance. Abey Bruce came today with his crew to overhaul the whole place and they did a top-notch job. Not only was all work performed according to our agreement, but they showed a good eye for detail in the execution and clean up. Now the whole place looks great. Before he started, Abey gave me a written description of all the work so there would be no confusion about the scope. While he was here I could tell he knew his stuff, because he knew the names of all my plants and the right ways to trim them. He was courteous and professional. He began the work and completed it they day he said he would.
Description of Work: Entire lawn and garden clean up. Trimmed red tips and privets. Trimmed all groundcover. Removed entrenched weeds and grass from flower beds. Renewed mulch (3 yards) and crushed granite pathway. Cleaned off roof. Planted 3 dozen new jasmine groundcover plants. Mowed and trimmed grass. Disposed of all waste.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Jennifer N.
07/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
My yard has several large landscaping beds that I have neglected for the past year (or more!). We decided to sell our house with little notice and I needed help to make the beds look presentable to prospective home buyers. Abey returned my message quickly and was able to do the work for us within just a couple of days. Abey and Jack did an excellent job cleaning up our yard - so much so that a Travis County Master Gardener fell in love with our yard and offered to buy our house the first day it was listed! Abey is very friendly, a joy to work with, very knowledgeable about plants, and has great landscaping ideas. I definitely recommend him.
Description of Work: Several extensive large landscaping beds were weeded and pruned after over a year of neglect.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Terri G.
06/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment, mulch, tree service
+ 3 more
All the jobs Austin Lawns and Flowerbeds have done for me were superb. No complaints at all.
Description of Work: Austin Lawns and Flowerbeds has been taking care of my home for many years now. I don't even remember when they started but it's been many years ago. I previously used those "big box" services and was very unhappy with their services. I have a smallish yard and several intricate garden areas and it was important for attention to detail. Abey and his crew have fertilized, mulched, treated in every way I've asked them to aside from the weekly mowing, edging and blowing etc. and my lawn/garden areas look great. Abey has availed himself to the homeowner who truly prefers a "one on one" experience with those who come onto their property. This is what I like most about him. He's professional, realiable and always available. I am sure I will use Austin Lawns and Flowerbeds as long as they are ever in business. Truly yours, Terri
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Judith S.
06/2012
5.0
lawn service
+ -1 more
They are great and very personable.
Description of Work: I’ve used Austin Lawns and Flower Beds. They cut my grass every 2 weeks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sheri C.
04/2012
1.0
lawn service
+ -1 more
Made an appt to get an estimate.Never showed up or called.Called over 24 hrs latersaying they were "busy". did not hire them.
Description of Work: Made an appt to get an estimate.Never showed up or called.Called over 24 hrs later saying they were "busy".Did not hire them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Cindy M.
11/2011
4.0
lawn service
+ -1 more
After some initial miscommunication, Abey came out to take a look at our property and provide a quote. He was on time, friendly, professional, and provided a number of different options for us. We have a large property and he cut it twice (at the pro-rated annual rate) so we could see how things went. His guy did a great job. However, in the end, we selected another company that will complete the same work for half the price. We've tested them as well and they also do a very good job. If I had a small yard, I wouldn't hesitate to contact Abey. However, he was just too expensive for our size property.
Description of Work: We recently moved to Austin and had several companies come out to provide quotes for routine yard work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Terri G.
04/2011
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, mulch, tree service
+ 2 more
He does an excellent job. He is very careful and conscientious with my property. He does beautiful work.
Description of Work: I recently had Abey come out and give me an estimate for this years landscaping work. I have used him for the past 3 years for lawncare. He usually mows my grass every two weeks; once a week during peak growing season. He has worked with the flowerbeds, mulching and fertilizing. He did a beautiful job on trimming the trees, as well.
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Service Categories
Lawn and Yard Work,
Landscaping,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Stone and Gravel,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Tree Service,
Masonry,
Lawn Irrigation,
Fencing,
Patios,
Decks and Porches
FAQ
Austin Creative Landscaping is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Austin Creative Landscaping accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, Austin Creative Landscaping does not offer free project estimates.