Austin-based landscape design that works with Texas climate, not against it. We specialize in drought-tolerant gardens that reduce water usage by 40% while creating outdoor spaces you'll actually want to spend time in.
Greenleaf Garden Design is an Austin-based residential landscaping and garden design studio founded in 2015 by Marcus Webb. We specialise in creating outdoor spaces that are beautiful, functional, and adapted to the Texas climate — which means we take water seriously and we don't pretend that a lawn is always the right answer.
Marcus spent eight years working for a large commercial landscaping firm before deciding he wanted to work at a scale where he could actually know his clients. Greenleaf started as a one-man operation with a truck, a set of hand tools, and a waiting list of referrals. Today we're a team of seven, and most of our new business still comes through word of mouth.
We work exclusively on residential projects in the Austin metro area. We don't take on commercial work, HOA contracts, or large-scale sports turf. This focus means we're genuinely good at what we do.
We won't sell you a plant that won't survive an Austin summer. Our designs are built around what actually grows here.
Every design we produce includes an irrigation assessment. We look for opportunities to reduce water consumption without sacrificing the quality of the garden.
Before we design anything, we spend time on-site understanding soil, sun, drainage, and how the space is actually used. Good design starts with listening.
Calling a garden "sustainable" is easy. We'd rather just show you the water bill.
Central Texas has hot summers, unpredictable rainfall, and clay-heavy soils that most plants find inhospitable. Our plant palette is built around natives and adapted species that genuinely thrive here: Texas sage, agaves, muhly grass, Mexican plum, possumhaw holly, and hundreds more.
We avoid plants we know won't survive our summers. Bermudagrass needs 1–1.5 inches of water per week during summer. Our native meadow designs typically need 40% less. That's not just better for the environment — it's a meaningful difference in your water bill.
From initial consultation to ongoing care, we offer comprehensive landscape services designed for the Texas climate. Every project is built around drought-tolerant plants and water-conscious design.
Two-hour on-site consultation for DIY clients. We assess your soil, drainage, sun exposure, and existing planting, then provide written recommendations and a plant list.
Full design service for gardens up to 1,500 sq ft. Includes site analysis, planting plan, material schedule, and 3D concept render.
Full design service for gardens 1,500–4,000 sq ft. As per small design plus irrigation assessment and drainage recommendations.
Full design service for gardens over 4,000 sq ft or complex multi-zone properties. Includes all medium deliverables plus phased implementation plan.
Installation of approved planting design. We supply and install all plants, amend soil as specified, and mulch to design standard.
Natural stone patios, decomposed granite areas, raised beds, dry creek beds, and pathway construction. Structural work via licensed subcontractors.
Quarterly visits for plant health, pruning, and soil care. Available for existing Greenleaf installations only. Not a mow-and-blow service.
Seven dedicated professionals bringing expertise, creativity, and regional knowledge to every project.
Founder & Lead Designer
Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH). Fifteen years in landscape design, eight of them in residential work. Does all initial client consultations personally.
Senior Designer
Joined Greenleaf in 2018. Leads the majority of design projects and manages the 3D rendering workflow. Has a particular interest in edible garden design.
Site Foreman
Manages all installation crews on the ground. Has been with Marcus since the beginning and knows the operation as well as anyone.
We work with homeowners who want outdoor spaces that genuinely work for them — whether that's drought-tolerant landscaping, native plant gardens, or spaces designed around how you actually live.
Most of our projects are in the $12,000–$65,000 range. If you're looking for a quick fix or aren't interested in water-conscious design, we're probably not the right fit.
3820 Bee Caves Road, Suite 12
Austin, TX 78746
Site visits by appointment
We serve the Austin metro area, including:
We occasionally travel for larger projects — enquire first.
Marcus Webb, our founder and lead designer, handles all initial consultations personally. We'll spend time on-site understanding your soil, drainage, sun patterns, and how you actually use the space.
Two-hour consultation: $175
Perfect for DIY clients who want professional guidance but prefer to do their own planting.
We won't sell you a plant that won't survive an Austin summer. Our designs are built around what actually grows here.
Every design includes an irrigation assessment. We look for opportunities to reduce water consumption without sacrificing garden quality.
Before we design anything, we spend time understanding your soil, sun, drainage, and how the space is actually used. Good design starts with listening.