Born of the love of the native. And the desire to create smart, functional and resilient outdoor spaces. In and around Austin Texas, Garden Austin. Strives to be a unique landscaping creation, installation and maintenance company. We combine a knowledge of native plants. Moves through land, and rich soil.

My new waterfall and grotto. I penned a ton of inspirational photos onto Pinterest, and I also had it in my head. Definitely a natural look, softened by not having any rectangular shapes. And I did the job ourselves. First, we had to do a little hard work. Next came the heavy duty liner on top of the carpet.

Saving the Planet One Yard at a Time. Are you tired of looking at your yard not knowing where to begin? Let me give you 10 great reasons to call me for an educational landscape consultation.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015. While in Toronto, Canada I was fortunate enough to get two good shots of this beautiful Robin perched on a planter and a mossy rock. Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Sunday, May 24, 2015. The standoff between the cat and the squirrel has turned into a game of hide and seek. It was a good day.

Sunday, August 10, 2014. Recent inspirations in my garden. For those who know me - you know the inside of my house is painted many different colors - and I almost always wear colorful clothes. Or this colorful Croton in the yellow pot, with the variegated ivy. The backdrop is cast iron plant, ferns and silver dragon liriope. What can I say - .

Who Says Foliage is Boring? July 17, 2015. Because You Can Never Have Too Many Black-eyed Susans. These are my happy flowers; they remind me of my momma so I planted gobs of them. Welcome to The Whimsical Gardener.

Farm to Table in Austin, TX. July 16, 2015 by Laura. Thanks to Carol of May Dreams Garden. July 7, 2015 by Laura.

Twenty Thousand Guests for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks. Bee Mama Missive, May 2014.