We design and install beautiful, water-wise landscapes that last.
Yarrow Landscaping specializes in beautiful, easy-to-maintain commercial and residential landscapes based on ecological design principles. Our Yarrow Team includes our Certified Landscape Designer and Permaculutrist with ten years of landscaping experience in Central Texas, our Construction Manager and Licensed Carpenter with over forty years experience desiging and installing beautiful decks, patios, fences, concrete, stonework, walkways, water features, and lighting, our Licensed Irrigators with fifteen years experience installing and maintaining irrigation systems, and our professional, insured installation crews.
Whether you need seasonal color or a complete overhaul, Yarrow is committed to transforming your vision into a reality while staying within your budget. We are passionate about what we do!
Call today for a free consultation: 512.694.7392.
Whether you need seasonal color or a complete overhaul, Yarrow is committed to transforming your vision into a reality while staying within your budget. We are passionate about what we do!
Call today for a free consultation: 512.694.7392.
Yarrow Services
Yarrow Landscaping is a full service design and build landscaping company who can meet all the needs for your outdoor commercial or residential space. Click on the services below to learn more.
Landscaping Design & Build
* Xeriscapes & Hardscapes
* Native and Adaptive Plants * Drainage Solutions * Water Features * Landscape Lighting * Stone Walkways and Patios |
Irrigation Installation & Repair
* Irrigation Installations
* Irrigation Repairs * Irrigation Maintenance Plans * Backflow Prevention * Rainwater Collection * Water-wise Solutions |
Outdoor Structures
* Cedar Decks
* Arbors and Pergolas * Fences * Outdoor Kitchens * Patios and Coverings * Benches & Seating Walls |
Vegetable & Herb Gardens
* Vegetable Gardens
* Herb Gardens * Flower Beds * Pre-made cedar beds * Plot layouts * Gardening Advice |
Yarrow News
Fall is Here!
I think everyone in Texas agrees.. October is the best month of the year for weather. It is also a great time of year to do landscaping. Fall & winter vegetable gardening are the most fruitful and green gardens of the year.
To Do's:
MULCH: Your plants have made it through the Summer, congratulations! The mulch is now dried up and providing little nutrients or moisture protection after intense summer heat. Every masterful garden needs mulch in the Fall and Spring.
FERTILIZATION: Just like with mulching after the Summer heat, plants need a pick me up, especially to get a really showy display of Fall blooms. Fertilize with an organic liquid or granular fertilizer for shrubs, trees, and lawn. The best amendment to use is Compost Tea or Liquid Seaweed because it can go on any and all greenery.
TRIMMING: Cut back woody plants to make them rebloom and trim off the unsightly dead material. Dead head Roses and other flowering plants to encourage more blooms. Winter is the best time to prune trees.
VEGETABLE GARDENING: Remove your Summer garden plants except the perennial vegetables. Mix in compost to the first two inches of soil. Plant Fall veggies like Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Greens, Lettuce, Snow Peas, Raddish, Spinach, Turnips, Garlic. Wait until Middle October for most leafy greens as it is still hot in this part of the state.
FLOWERS: It is nice to plant annual color in key locations most visible in your landscape. Fall and Winter flowers that really pop are: Cyclamen, Dianthus, Pansy, Petunia, Snapdragon, Alyssum, Cosmos, Ornmental Cabbage, Fall Aster.
To Do's:
MULCH: Your plants have made it through the Summer, congratulations! The mulch is now dried up and providing little nutrients or moisture protection after intense summer heat. Every masterful garden needs mulch in the Fall and Spring.
FERTILIZATION: Just like with mulching after the Summer heat, plants need a pick me up, especially to get a really showy display of Fall blooms. Fertilize with an organic liquid or granular fertilizer for shrubs, trees, and lawn. The best amendment to use is Compost Tea or Liquid Seaweed because it can go on any and all greenery.
TRIMMING: Cut back woody plants to make them rebloom and trim off the unsightly dead material. Dead head Roses and other flowering plants to encourage more blooms. Winter is the best time to prune trees.
VEGETABLE GARDENING: Remove your Summer garden plants except the perennial vegetables. Mix in compost to the first two inches of soil. Plant Fall veggies like Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Greens, Lettuce, Snow Peas, Raddish, Spinach, Turnips, Garlic. Wait until Middle October for most leafy greens as it is still hot in this part of the state.
FLOWERS: It is nice to plant annual color in key locations most visible in your landscape. Fall and Winter flowers that really pop are: Cyclamen, Dianthus, Pansy, Petunia, Snapdragon, Alyssum, Cosmos, Ornmental Cabbage, Fall Aster.
Check out our latest Permaculture project on Facebook 7.6.12 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yarrow-Landscaping-and-Lawn-Care/167632633298560
Outdoor Kitchens 5.23.12
We Texans love a summer BBQ! What better way to bring in the heat than with a new deck or covered patio. Let the Yarrow Team transform your outdoor space into a beautiful place to lounge, entertain, or cookout. Call us today for a free consultation.
Irrigation and Water-wise Solutions 4.10.12
A poorly maintained irrigation system can destroy your landscape and gardens. Moreover a system installed without a permit can contaminate your drinking water. Yarrow Landscaping offers affordable irrigation installation and repairs by Licensed Irrigators (LI11311). Our Irrigators are state certified, have 15 years of experience, and use water efficient practices and products. Call us today for a free quote to make sure your irrigation system is ready for the predicted Texas drought.
Collect Rainwater! 3.6.12
Did you know that with just 1 inch of rainfall on a 1000 square foot roof will create 623 gallons of water? A 2,000 sqft roof space can collect 2 inches of rain and fill up a 3,000 gallon capacity tank. And the tank only takes up 8 feet of space. Yarrow is now installing rainwater catchment systems, also known as rain barrels. Call us today to learn more or to get a free quote.
Order a Pre-Made Vegetable Garden 2.6.12
Yarrow now offers pre-made, untreated Cedar wood vegetable gardens (4' x 4' x 16") filled with rich, organic soil. We can plant for you or suggest a layout for optimal growing. Yarrow also provides classes to teach you how to garden, juice, and prepare raw foods. Check out the latest blog post for a free juicing recipe: http://permiesepulveda.blogspot.com/2012/01/juice-recipes-for-detoxification.html.
Prepare Your Yard for Winter Months 12.9.11
1. Protect your plants from freezing temperatures. Cover plants with sheets, blankets, store-bought row covers, or a "hoop house."
2. Mulch
3. Prune woody plants
4. Plant trees, shrubs, and vines. November- January is the best time for this, especially fruit trees.
5. Plant ornamental seeds (Poppy, sweet pea, petunia, hollyhock, Larkspur)
6. Plant vegetable plants. (greens, spinach, arugula, carrots, shallots, broccoli, leeks, cabbage)
8. Plant hardy perennial herbs. (oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, cilantro, dill)
9. Plant annual flower (snapdragon, pansy, Dianthus, Sweet alyssum)
10. Plant hardy perennial plants that bloom in spring. (ox-eye, shasta daisy, wallflower, damiantia, Mexican sage bush)
11. Plant ground covers and borders.
12. Repair your irrigation system.
Give us a call and our Landscape Designer can meet with you to create a plan for the winter.
2. Mulch
3. Prune woody plants
4. Plant trees, shrubs, and vines. November- January is the best time for this, especially fruit trees.
5. Plant ornamental seeds (Poppy, sweet pea, petunia, hollyhock, Larkspur)
6. Plant vegetable plants. (greens, spinach, arugula, carrots, shallots, broccoli, leeks, cabbage)
8. Plant hardy perennial herbs. (oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, cilantro, dill)
9. Plant annual flower (snapdragon, pansy, Dianthus, Sweet alyssum)
10. Plant hardy perennial plants that bloom in spring. (ox-eye, shasta daisy, wallflower, damiantia, Mexican sage bush)
11. Plant ground covers and borders.
12. Repair your irrigation system.
Give us a call and our Landscape Designer can meet with you to create a plan for the winter.
Yarrow Now Offers Holiday Light Installation 11.2.11
Prepare your yard for the holiday season with our special winter package. Services include mulching, tree trimming, winterizing your yard, and professional holiday light installations. Call us to schedule a free quote today!
Xeriscape! 9.15.11
The City of Austin is desperately trying to manage the water shortages from the drought. The newest proposal is to reduce homeowner's thirsty lawns. St. Augustine requires a lot of irrigation to stay healthy. So, if you are willing to convert to a native landscape or more drought-tolerant lawn grass, they will provide you with a rebate. You just need to apply by October 15th. Yarrow specializes in this conversion. Give us a call today and we can help!
You can read the article here in the Austin American Statesman.
You can read the article here in the Austin American Statesman.
Prepare Your Yard For Fall 9.1.11
Fall is approaching and Yarrow offers many services to prepare your landscape. Here are just some of the landscaping and lawn care projects ideal for Fall.
Fall Clean-up
Get your lawn ready for the holidays with a Fall clean-up. Yarrow will rake, bag, and haul-off all your leaves and debris, turn and lay new mulch in your beds, prune back perennials, and trim dead wood.
Sodding
After the terrible drought, Fall is a great time to set new sod. Whether you need to re-do a section of your yard or are starting from scratch, we can make sure your sod will make it through the winter.
Fall Aeration
Get your lawn all prepped for the winter months ahead with a fall aeration. A fall aeration will give your lawn’s root system the room it needs to breathe now, grow over the winter, and flourish in the spring.
Landscaping Make-Overs
October and November are great months to update your Central Texas landscape. Our Landscape Designer can discuss ideas like additional flower beds, rock walls, patio spaces, fire-pit installation, you name it!
Other Lawn Care Services
Fertilizing lawn and beds; trimming spent blooms on shrubs; gutter clean-outs; planting winter vegetables, annual color, and wildflower seeds; adjusting your irrigation clock and sprinkler heads; winterizing trees, shrubs, and beds
Synthetic Turf 8.30.11
We just finished an installation that converted a dry, dusty yard into a low maintenance, usable space for the homeowner and her dog. Turf grass is becoming increasingly more popular! It is designed to look real, its durable and great for pets, and it requires almost no maintenance or water! Take that Central Texas Drought!
Drought. 8.18.11
Central Texas has received a mere 18 inches of rain over the past year, which is 20 inches below normal. Additionally, this has been the hottest June, July and August on record ever. It is always beneficial to plant native and adapted plants for Central Texas, but now it is critical to reduce water use. We can help you make a plan for a "Texas-tough" landscape.
Spring Service Day 3.1.11
The Entrepreneurs Foundation orchestrated a huge volunteer effort to give Winn Elementary a total makeover. Yarrow Landscaping created the design and coordinated over 200 volunteers from local Austin business for the installation. You can see more photos here on their Facebook Page.
The Monkey Nest 2.1.11
A really tasty coffee house called the Monkey Nest just opened on Burnet near 2222. Yarrow just installed bamboo planters to create some privacy on the patio, potted fruit trees and herbs for some extra treats, fig ivy to climb brick walls, and native plants to add some color. You can check out more photos on my blog.
Rebates from the City 1.1.11
Check out the latest rebates from the City of Austin. Austin Water is
now offering a Landscape Conversion rebate for converting lawns into
native landscapes. You can get cash back for swapping out your lawns
for drought resistant plants. I am currently converting a client's
large side yard into a beautiful native landscape! I am
happy to help any homeowner with this conversion! http://www.waterwiseaustin.org/
 Before photo with old fence and high maintenance lawn |
 Design concept using Photoshop |
Completed with new fence, stone, plants, granite and less grass!
New Day Community Garden 1.1.11
A new community garden Yarrow has helped build with the Sustainable Food Center will now serve Central East Austin residents with local fresh food.
 New Day Community Garden Site Plan |
 The Community Building the Gardens |
