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Southern Love Landscaping & Design

Updated 2026-08-11 · 5,937 reviewed · 461 listed · Scored from 282 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(282) 94 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Irrigation & Sprinkler SystemsLandscape Design & InstallationTree Service & ArboristLawn Care & MaintenanceHardscaping & Masonry
Southern Love Landscaping & Design
Services
Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems, Landscape Design & Installation, Tree Service & Arborist
Reviews
282

What recent reviews say

Five-star across 282 reviews. Reviewers consistently praise named consultants-Laura, Dustin, Harrison, Nikkolas-for taking time to understand goals and offering honest design input rather than rubber-stamping every idea. Crews arrive on time, finish on schedule, leave sites clean, and pay close attention to finish work.

Staff handle complex projects (filled pools to patios, grass replacement, drainage) with transparency about costs and realistic timelines. Irrigation systems and plant selection get praised for being dog-friendly and low-maintenance. Customers return for follow-up maintenance and feel the team genuinely listens throughout the process.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable staff named by reviewers (Laura, Dustin, Harrison, Nikkolas)
  • thoughtful design process and honest guidance
  • attention to detail and site cleanup
  • responsive communication and on-time arrival
  • completed on schedule and within scope
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Best for: Homeowners seeking design input from named consultants, families with pets, and those wanting low-maintenance native plantings.

Strengths

  • named consultants (Laura, Dustin, Harrison) known by repeat customers
  • honest design guidance and phased approach to complex projects
  • transparent about costs and realistic schedules
  • irrigation systems with app control and pet-friendly turf options

Worth knowing

  • Consultants by name: Laura, Dustin, Harrison, Nikkolas (owner Nikk); customers request them by name
  • 3D CAD drawings used for design process
  • irrigation systems include app-based control
  • crews work 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily during projects and clean up each day
  • pet-friendly turf and native plant expertise mentioned across multiple reviews
  • site visits before, during, and after installation for grass replacement and complex projects

What reviews say by service

Landscape Design & Installation
Consultants praised for understanding goals and offering honest guidance rather than upselling; 3D CAD designs used for complex projects.
Hardscaping & Masonry
Paver patios and flagstone work completed on schedule with meticulous attention to detail and site cleanup.
Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Systems installed with app control; customers specifically praise ease of use and coordination with plant selection.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Grass diagnosis and replacement (Bermuda to Zoysia) handled with irrigation setup and ongoing plant care advice available.
Tree Service & Arborist
Privacy trees and native plantings selected for durability, low maintenance, and fit with landscape design.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.71 average across the 339 landscape design & installation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 98
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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281
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Common questions

Do you offer consultations before a project starts?
Yes. Named consultants visit to listen, discuss your goals, and offer honest design recommendations based on their experience. Several reviews mention Nikkolas, Laura, Dustin, and Harrison coming back a second time to finalize design choices.
Can you help with pet-friendly landscaping?
Yes. Reviews mention Laura and the team selecting durable, pet-friendly turf and helping customers achieve dog-safe yards. One customer specifically praised the team for making their landscaping both dog and Texas plant friendly.
Do crews clean up at the end of each day?
Yes. Multiple reviews note that crews kept job sites clean and organized throughout the project, and cleaned up with no mess left behind when the work was done.

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Last updated 2026-08-11