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Austin WaterWise xeriscaping and lawn reduction
Trade a thirsty lawn for a landscape that looks better in August than turf ever did, and that qualifies for City of Austin WaterWise rebates while it does it.
Xeriscaping and drought-tolerant landscaping in Austin, TX
What you get
A yard that still looks planted and cared for in the second month of a drought, on a fraction of the water and a fraction of the mowing.
The problem
Most Austin lawns were installed with a species that needs more water than the city allows during restrictions. Every summer the same cycle repeats: watering days shrink, the turf browns, and the homeowner pays for sod again in the fall.
How we solve it
We convert the areas that are not being used for play or pets into planted beds, native grasses and permeable surfaces, keep a smaller, healthier lawn where it earns its place, and rebuild the soil underneath so what is left holds water instead of shedding it.
What is included
- Turf removal and haul-off, including root and rhizome control
- Native Texas perennial beds: Salvia greggii, Turk's Cap, Autumn Sage, blackfoot daisy
- Three inches of hardwood mulch over quality bed prep
- Decomposed granite paths, limestone edging, and boulder accents
- Rebate-ready documentation for City of Austin WaterWise programs
- Optional drip conversion for every new planting bed
How the project runs
Step 1
Design consult
We measure the area, note sun and drainage, and align plant palette with how you actually use the yard.
Step 2
Rebate check
We size the conversion to hit City of Austin rebate thresholds where the property qualifies.
Step 3
Install
Turf out, soil prep, plants, mulch, hardscape, and drip, typically in two to four days.
Step 4
Establishment plan
You get a simple watering schedule for the first season, then the landscape carries itself.
Warning signs your property needs this
- A water bill that doubles between May and September
- Turf that goes dormant and patchy every summer regardless of watering
- Areas of lawn nobody walks on, mowed only because they are there
- Runoff down the driveway within minutes of the sprinklers starting
- Bed edges that have crept away and blurred into the grass
Central Texas considerations
- Austin Water rebates can offset part of a lawn conversion, and we plan projects so the paperwork is straightforward.
- Watering-day restrictions mean new plantings are scheduled around what is legal to water at establishment.
- Thin soils over limestone need bed building, not just plant swapping.
- Deer pressure west of MoPac changes the plant list significantly.
Real projects
Northwest Hills front yard conversion
We replaced 1,800 square feet of struggling St. Augustine with decomposed granite paths, native perennial beds and a small shade-tolerant lawn panel. Irrigation runtime dropped by more than half.
Cedar Park corner lot
A hot, west-facing strip that never held turf became a pollinator bed with a dry creek feature that also fixed the runoff onto the sidewalk.
Related services
- Austin Native Landscaping
- Raised Beds & Edible Gardens
- Biophilic Wellness Retainers
- All landscaping services
Xeriscaping in Austin: costs, plants, and water rebates
What xeriscaping actually costs in Central Texas, the seven design steps, which rebates apply, and the plants that survive an Austin August.
Native plants for Central Texas yards
A planting list sorted by sun, soil, and water need, plus the right months to put each one in the ground on Blackland clay and Hill Country caliche.
What your project makes possible
Mission connection
Every conversion we install keeps water in the system and puts margin into the fund that clears overgrown yards for neighbors who cannot pay for the work themselves.
Restoring Yards. Reviving Communities. Renewing Hope.
Community relief
Qualifying seniors, disabled residents and homebound neighbors receive yard clearing and upkeep at no cost, with no paperwork and no repayment.
Veteran support
Disabled veterans are a priority group in the relief program, and we build restorative outdoor spaces designed with veteran households in mind.
Veteran program detailsWhere we work
- Austin
- Cedar Park
- Leander
- Round Rock
- Georgetown
- Pflugerville
- Hutto
- Liberty Hill
- Brushy Creek
- Wells Branch
- All areas we serve
Common questions
How much does xeriscaping cost per square foot?
Turnkey conversions run about $19.50 to $28.30 per square foot depending on hardscape and plant density.
Are rebates available?
City of Austin WaterWise rebates have historically paid roughly $1.00 to $3.00 per square foot on qualifying conversions.
Is a xeriscape just rocks?
No. Ours are planted landscapes, native perennials and grasses that bloom most of the year on a fraction of the water.
Get a quote for waterwise xeriscaping
Licensed and fully insured Austin crews. 100% of net profit funds free senior and veteran yard relief.
Prefer to talk it through?Call (512) 337-3668