Landscape design · Austin, Texas

Grounded
by nature.

We design and build enduring outdoor spaces—quietly expressive, deeply livable, and rooted in place.

FEATURED PROJECTWestlake RidgeNative garden · pool terrace · fire court
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Beauty, with a reason

Landscapes that feel
like they’ve always belonged.

Every site already has a story. We listen for it—in the slope, the light, the architecture, and the way you want to live outside—then shape a landscape that feels natural, personal, and lasting.

Meet the studio

Selected work

Designed for living.
Built to endure.

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A landscape that feels already rooted.

Pool terrace — Native Hill Country garden
Pool terraceNative Hill Country garden

What we do

From first sketch
to final planting.

One thoughtful team guiding your landscape from vision through installation—and long after the last stone is set.

01

Landscape Design

Site-led plans that balance architecture, ecology, and the rhythms of everyday life.

02

Outdoor Living

Terraces, kitchens, fire features, pools, and gathering spaces made to feel inevitable.

03

Planting & Stewardship

Layered, climate-wise gardens with seasonal care that helps them mature beautifully.

Our process

Considered at
every step.

  1. 01

    Discover

    We walk the site, listen closely, and define what success looks like.

  2. 02

    Design

    Concept, materials, planting, and detail come together as one clear vision.

  3. 03

    Build

    Our craftspeople bring the plan to life with care and exacting standards.

  4. 04

    Grow

    Seasonal stewardship helps your landscape settle in and get better with time.

The Stone & Stem approach

Wild at heart.
Precise by design.

We believe the best landscapes soften architecture, welcome the seasons, and give people a reason to linger. Our studio brings horticulture and construction under one roof, so the original idea survives every detail.

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Good to know

Before we begin.

Most full-property design-build projects begin around $75,000. Focused courtyards and planting renovations may begin around $30,000.

Design typically takes 8–12 weeks. Construction timing varies by scope, with most residential projects completed in 6–16 weeks.

Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with architects, builders, interior designers, and pool specialists.

Have a place in mind?

Let’s grow something
remarkable.

Tell us a little about your property and what you imagine for it.

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