Frequently Asked Questions

Violet Crown offers a full range of residential landscape design and build services, including custom outdoor living spaces that reflect the unique style of our clients, landscape installation and construction, and property maintenance in Austin, Texas, and the surrounding areas. We also offer a wide variety of additional services such as irrigation and rainwater collection systems.

Yes, we are a family-owned and operated company founded in Austin, Texas, and are committed to delivering 100% satisfaction to every client.

No. Every project is completed by our own in-house crews, from the initial design through installation. We do not hand work off to subcontractors, which keeps the same accountable team on your property from the first site visit through the final walkthrough.

Violet Crown sets itself apart with a team of experienced, in-house designers who specialize in all aspects of landscaping and are dedicated to creating the right landscape for each client's specific property and needs. We're committed to bringing your landscape design to reality with the same team from first consultation through final walkthrough.

Landscaping costs vary widely based on the scope of work, the materials chosen, and the size of the property, so there is no single number that applies across projects. A small garden bed refresh costs far less than a full backyard build with hardscaping, an outdoor kitchen, and a water feature. We provide a detailed proposal after the free consultation and site visit, once we understand your specific goals and can price the actual materials and labor involved.

Landscape design costs depend on the size and scope of the project, so pricing is different for every property. Design plans with Violet Crown start at $500, with the final cost shaped by property size, the complexity of the design, and how many elements are included, such as planting plans, hardscaping, lighting, and irrigation. We give you an exact design fee after discussing your project during the free consultation.

A landscape architect is a licensed professional trained in civil engineering elements like drainage, grading, and structural retaining systems, and that license is typically required for large-scale or municipal projects. A landscape designer focuses on the layout, plant selection, and aesthetic design of a property, which covers the large majority of residential landscaping work. Violet Crown operates as a design-build company, meaning the same team that designs your landscape also handles the construction and installation.

Most planting, mulching, and garden bed work does not require a permit, but certain projects do trigger a review from the City of Austin, including retaining walls above a certain height, drainage or grading changes, and some irrigation installations. We handle the permitting question as part of the design process and let you know early if your project needs one, so it does not become a surprise mid-build.

The free consultation starts with a walkthrough of your property so we can see the space, existing plants, drainage patterns, and any structures already in place. From there we talk through your goals, style preferences, and budget range, which gives us what we need to put together a design proposal. There is no obligation attached to the consultation itself, and you will leave it with a clear next step whether or not you move forward with us.