Residential Landscape Design and Installation in Cedar Park, Texas
Outsider Solutions is a family owned residential landscape design and installation company serving Cedar Park and the greater Austin area. We design and build custom landscapes, hardscapes, outdoor lighting, and irrigation systems that turn your yard into the outdoor space your family actually uses. Projects range from $5,000 to $100,000. Every estimate is free. You do not pay in full until the finished work meets your complete satisfaction.
If you have been looking at your yard for months thinking it should be more than it is, you are in the right place. We make outdoor visions a reality, and we have been doing it in Central Texas since 1993.
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Cedar Park Homeowners Deserve a Yard They Love
You invested in your home. Your yard should match. Whether you moved into a new build with nothing but bare dirt, finished a pool and need the surrounding space to match, or simply have a yard that stopped working for your family years ago, Outsider Solutions designs and builds outdoor spaces that fit the way you actually want to live.
We are not a lawn maintenance crew. We are designers and builders. Every project gets our full attention, from the first conversation about your vision through the last day on site. We do not rush to the next job. We finish yours right.
30 Years of Residential Landscape Experience in Central Texas
Owner Ben Bretz has owned and operated companies in the lawn and landscape industry since 1993. Over three decades he has worked with hundreds of Cedar Park and Austin homeowners, learning exactly what design choices hold up in our climate, which plants thrive in our limestone-heavy soil, and what actually transforms a yard into a space a family loves and uses every day.
Ben and his wife Dani have raised 5 kids in Cedar Park and have 4 grandchildren. He has been part of this community for decades, attending Cedar Park sporting events, staying deeply involved with Cedar Park Young Life, and building a reputation here one yard at a time. When he talks about wanting to make your outdoor vision a reality, he means it personally.
His son Josh runs the residential landscape division and is in the field with the crew every single day. Growing up watching his dad in the industry and spending years working at his side, Josh brings the same care and attention to every project. When the Bretz family shows up at your property, the people doing the work are the same people who gave you the estimate and will answer the phone when you call.
Residential Services We Provide
We offer a focused range of design and installation services for Cedar Park and Austin homeowners, each executed at the highest possible level.
Residential Landscape Design, Installation, and Renovation.
Every design starts with a conversation about your vision, your yard, and your budget. We plan carefully and uniquely for your individual property. No two designs look the same because no two families live the same way. Whether you are starting from scratch or renovating a yard that no longer works, we build something that is truly yours.
Hardscapes
Patios, stone borders, retaining walls, decorative masonry, fire pit areas, and full outdoor kitchens. Our masons pay close attention to every detail so the finished project looks professional, functions well, and holds up through years of Central Texas weather. A great hardscape is where your outdoor living actually happens.
Landscape Lighting
Your home should look as beautiful at night as it does during the day. We design and install commercial-grade lighting systems that highlight your landscape, improve safety around your property, and showcase your home after dark. We use quality fixtures built to last so you are not replacing bulbs and fittings every season.
Irrigation, Grading, Sod, and Planting
We handle the foundational work that makes a residential landscape succeed long after installation day. That means proper site grading for drainage, efficient irrigation designed for Central Texas water conditions, fresh sod matched to your yard's sun and shade patterns, and plant and tree selection suited to our climate. A beautiful design only stays beautiful when the groundwork is done right.
Designed for the Way Central Texas Homeowners Actually Live
Cedar Park is not a generic suburb. It is a community with real character, top-rated schools, active families, and neighbors who take pride in their properties. Designing a yard here means understanding more than aesthetics. It means understanding our Edwards Aquifer water system, our Blackland Prairie soils, the limestone hardpan that sits under most Cedar Park lots, the native and adapted plants that thrive here without fighting the climate, and the flash flooding and drainage challenges that come with our rainfall patterns.
We design drought-tolerant, water-wise landscapes that look great and cost less to maintain over time. We specify plants and materials that hold up to our summers and our winters. And we build proper drainage into every design so your yard performs well through whatever Central Texas weather brings.
This is local knowledge you cannot get from a company that sends a national template to a local crew. It comes from 30 years of working in this specific region, with this specific soil, in this specific climate.
Projects Built Around Your Budget
We are transparent about cost because we respect your time and your money. Our residential projects range from $5,000 to $100,000, and no project is too big or too small. A focused hardscape or planting renovation sits at the lower end. A full yard transformation with design, grading, hardscapes, lighting, and irrigation reaches the higher end.
Every estimate is completely free, and we provide a clear, detailed quote before any work begins so there are no surprises. We plan around your budget from day one, not as an afterthought.
Our Promise to Every Cedar Park Homeowner
We run our business by a principle from the book The Go-Giver: offer more in value than you receive in payment. For residential clients, that translates into three commitments we keep on every project.
We never compromise quality for speed. A yard built right the first time is worth more than a yard finished fast. We communicate clearly from the first estimate through the final walk-through, so you always know what is happening and what comes next. And you do not pay in full until the finished work meets your complete satisfaction. That is not a policy buried in fine print. It is the way we have earned our 5-star reputation across Cedar Park, and it is how we intend to earn yours.
Frequently Asked Questions: Residential Landscaping
What does a residential landscaping project cost?
Our residential projects range from $5,000 to $100,000 depending on scope, materials, and site conditions. A focused hardscape feature or planting renovation sits at the lower end. A full yard transformation covering design, grading, hardscapes, lighting, sod, and irrigation reaches the higher end. Every estimate is free and detailed so you know exactly what you are getting before any work begins.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes, always. We will come to your property, learn your vision, assess the site, and put together a clear, itemized proposal at no charge and with no obligation.
When do I pay for the project?
We only collect full payment once the finished work meets your complete satisfaction. We never ask for full payment upfront, and we stand behind every project until you are happy with the result.
What residential services do you offer?
We offer landscape design, installation, and renovation; hardscapes including stone borders, patios, retaining walls, masonry, and outdoor kitchens; commercial-grade landscape lighting; and irrigation, grading, sod, and plant and tree installation. We are a design and installation company. We do not offer lawn or sprinkler maintenance.
Do you do both front yard and backyard projects?
Yes. We work on front yards, backyards, side yards, pool surrounds, and full-property renovations. Whether you need one focused area addressed or a complete landscape overhaul, we build a plan around your specific property and goals.
What plants and materials work best in Cedar Park?
Cedar Park sits over the Edwards Aquifer and on Blackland Prairie soil with significant limestone content. We design with drought-tolerant, native, and well-adapted species that thrive in our climate without excessive water or maintenance. We specify materials suited to Central Texas heat, freeze-thaw cycles, and drainage conditions so your landscape performs long after installation day.
Do you work on new construction properties?
Yes. We work with many homeowners who have recently built or purchased a new home and are starting with bare dirt. We design and install from the ground up, including grading, irrigation, sod, planting, hardscapes, and lighting as part of a complete installation plan.
Do you work on properties with pools?
Yes. Pool surrounds and the landscape areas around new or existing pools are a significant part of our residential work. We design and install everything around your pool including hardscapes, planting beds, irrigation, and lighting to create a cohesive outdoor living space.
How long does a residential landscape project take?
Timelines depend on the scope of work. A focused project may take a few days. A full yard renovation with multiple service types takes longer and is scoped with a realistic schedule during the estimate process. We discuss timing with you upfront and communicate clearly throughout so you always know where the project stands.
What areas do you serve
We are based in Cedar Park and serve homeowners throughout Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, and the greater Austin metro area. If you are unsure whether we cover your neighborhood, call us at (512) 740-5831 and we will let you know quickly.
How do I get started?
Call us at (512) 740-5831 or request a free estimate online. We will schedule a visit to your property, hear your vision, and put together a clear plan. All estimates are free and there is no obligation.
Ready to Love Your Yard?
If you are a Cedar Park or Austin homeowner ready to stop tolerating your outdoor space and start enjoying it, we would love to talk. All estimates are free, and we serve Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, and the greater Austin area.