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Gold Star Landscaping

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,925 reviewed · 265 listed · Scored from 149 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(149) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Landscape Design & Installation
Gold Star Landscaping
Service
Landscape Design & Installation
Reviews
149

What recent reviews say

Gold Star turns rougher yards into finished spaces efficiently. Most projects wrap in one to seven days, with crews showing up on time and cleaning after themselves. Staff like Yefri, Jeffrey, Luis, and Alex handle everything from sod and hardscape to irrigation fixes and native plantings. They solve drainage problems and work alongside outside designers. One reviewer waited too long for a reply before the work stopped entirely; another saw small missteps mid-project but said the team made it right without excuses.

Praised for
  • attention to detail
  • reliable crew
  • quality materials and workmanship
  • responsive communication
  • on-time completion
Watch-outs
  • slow initial response
  • occasional miscommunications
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Best for: Homeowners wanting a full yard overhaul in one to two weeks, with sod, hardscape, and irrigation included.
Think twice if: Initial contact response can be slow; one reviewer reported the company stopped responding partway through conversation.

Strengths

  • Named crew leads (Yefri, Jeffrey, Luis, Alex) handle full project coordination
  • Complete scope: sod, hardscape, irrigation, French drains, native plantings in one job
  • Fast execution: whole yards done in one to seven days
  • Transparent pricing and upfront design consultation

Worth knowing

  • Yefri manages large projects and handles irrigation fixes
  • Jeffrey leads customer-facing consultation and quoting
  • Luis works as foreman on installation
  • Alex specializes in irrigation systems
  • Common scope includes sod, hardscape (stone patio, flagstone overlays), French drains, native plant installation (200+ plants in one project), and fence work
  • One reviewer cited 7 work days for complete yard redo with 200+ native plants, tree, fence, sod, patio, and flagstone
  • Team conducts follow-up irrigation checks after installation
  • Work with external landscape designers (example: Cassie Gowan at DWG)

What reviews say by service

Hardscape, Patios & Outdoor Living
Stone patios, flagstone overlays, and live-edge pathways executed with precision; reviewers noted clean edges and professional finish.
xeriscape-native
Custom river rock, black star gravel, and native plant installations praised for quality materials and design impact; reviewer saw hummingbirds and butterflies within weeks.
Landscape Design & Installation
Works from designs or creates plans on-site; consultations transparent and early; handles final vision execution without difficulties.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.68 average across the 191 landscape design & installation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 97
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Contact

Last verified 2026-07-06

Opening hours

Monday
07:00-17:00
Tuesday
07:00-17:00
Wednesday
07:00-17:00
Thursday
07:00-17:00
Friday
07:00-17:00
Saturday
07:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Concrete masonryDesert landscapingDriveway landscapingDriveway pavingGarden decoratingGarden designGardening servicesGrading and resloping

Operating:More than 10 years

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Common questions

How long does a full yard renovation take?
Recent projects ranged from one day (front lawn sod) to seven work days for a full overhaul with 200+ native plants, fence, hardscape, and sod.
Do they work with landscape designers?
Yes. A recent South Austin project partnered with landscape designer Cassie Gowan at DWG; they can coordinate from external designs or create on-site.
What areas do they serve?
Their website lists Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Liberty Hill, Leander, Pflugerville, Hutto, and Georgetown. Reviews confirm work in South Austin and Lockhart.

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Last updated 2026-07-06