Garden Services
***Currently booking new consults for September 2024***
I have been working in the Austin organic garden world since 2007. My career began by working in one of Austin’s most recognized nurseries, The Natural Gardener . During my tenure there I attended classes in the Life Sciences at Austin Community College and became Permaculture certified through Austin Permaculture Guild.
After obtaining a degree in Spanish in 2012, I left Austin for extensive world travel, working on organic farms in Mexico and Japan as part of the WWOOF program. Returning to Austin in 2013, I’ve been self-employed as a gardener ever since. To further supplement my understanding of trees in particular, and to obtain a notable qualification, I undertook a course of study and passed the exam to become an ISA Certified Arborist® (TX-4532A) in 2019. Further, I became Oak Wilt Qualified by ISA in 2020, Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) in 2022 and Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualified (WRRQ) in 2023.
I have a thorough understanding of most facets of garden design, installation and care for plants of the Austin area. Special attention is given to setting up landscapes to be low-water and low maintenance. As someone who cares deeply for the planet and is concerned about climate change and habitat loss, I see my job as a way to make a difference and the only way that can happen is for my projects to succeed.
I prefer to work intimately with my client’s landscapes, and often work alone. When help is required, I have access to a pool of the best, seasoned gardeners Austin has to offer.
My Specialties Include:
Familiarity with the majority of plants and trees found in the Austin Area
Soil-remediation and cultivation of micro-organisms
Landscape compositions that are balanced and artful
Structurally sound installation of hardscape components
Services Offered:
Landscape design
Installation of plants and large boulders
Seasonal maintenance
Tree planting :)
Dry-stack stone work, retention features and walkways
Trimming or removal of smaller trees ( < 30’ )
Compacted-soil remediation
Pollinator gardens
Cactus Scapes
Southwest Aesthetic
Japanese Gardens
Potted arrangements
Weeding
Mulching
Light carpentry/ garden structures
Light Irrigation repair
Cert no. TX-4532A
Sample Projects:
78748 XERISCAPE
Before: This yard needed more pollinators, run-off management, beautiful stones and trees.
After: Thoughtful addressing of those issues using local materials and native and adapted plants.
NORTH AUSTIN STONE STEP-SCAPE WITH NATIVE, DROUGHT-CHAMPIONS
Before
After: native limestone steps and tough-as-nails xeric plants and trees.
SOUTH FIRST POLLINATOR GARDEN
BEFORE: Bermuda grass nothinsgcape, January 2018
AFTER: Bermuda grass removed. Planted with Native and adapted plants. May, 2020.
BARTON HILLS CACTUS-SCAPE
BEFORE: Weedy mess with some desirable stuff, April 2020.
AFTER: Stunning composition with Argentine Saguaro and native boulders. May 2020.
NORTHWEST AUSTIN TOWNHOME
BEFORE: In need of some action. October 2021
AFTER: One week later, a taste of the West with limestone boulders and Apache river rock.
Additional Projects
Design Samples
Testimonials
“Reed Jones has transformed my landscape, with diligence, intelligence and creativity. He is multi-
talented and extremely knowledgeable. In the year since I have first met him, he has created a garden
of blooming and happy plants around my duplex in South Austin. I have always
enjoyed and been inspired by his efforts and plans.”
Susanna B, 78704
“[Reed] did the hardscaping at my home, as well as some other work around Mueller, and I couldn't be happier.
His approach is detailed, artistic, and reasonably priced.”
Shannon M, Mueller
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