We design and build modern & traditional landscape architecture that fits your home and your lifestyle. Landscaping since 1999, we create outdoor spaces and pools that are award-winning and beautiful.
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A Ranch-style Home Remodel: From the 70’s to Today
Written by Robert Leeper
The homeowners wanted the front yard to be fun, inviting, and have outdoor entertaining. Look closely and you can see the scary old tree was hiding a wonderful, lush tree that became the focal point of the “frontyard.” This landscape has been featured in Atomic Ranch magazine and Austin Monthly magazine.
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A Kitchen Garden Goes From Drab to Fab
Written by Robert Leeper
The owner of this garden is a real foodie, but wanted her garden to be a place she wanted to spend time in. It had to be functional – a food garden – but also pretty. This garden was featured in Stephen Orr’s book, Tomorrow’s Garden. He is the garden editor for Martha Stewart magazine.
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When The Landscape Connects To The Architecture
Written by Robert Leeper
This ranch-style house has wonderful, geometric lines and a gorgeous stone wall. I designed the landscape to be a part of this home’s design, not just another generic landscape. By using stone to line the beds, you bring the home’s architecture into the landscape.
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An Entry Courtyard Should Welcome Your Guests And Be A Place To Enjoy
Written by Robert Leeper
The courtyard always seemed “dirty” and “un-kept” to the homeowner. I designed something that was clean and orderly, and included the sound of running water. This garden is what the guest sees when arriving, and what the homeowner sees from the kitchen window. This garden was featured in Austin Monthly Home magazine.
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Bringing Your Home’s Style Beyond The Front Door
Written by Robert Leeper
The homeowners called me just one month after a new landscape had been installed. They liked the drawings, but hated the results. They wanted a landscape that fit the style of the home - including the red colors they had chosen for the windows - and something that was simple and modern.
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A Landscape is Another Room of Your Home
Written by Robert Leeper
This landscape had everything, except a focal point, and a sense of place. By installing a large fountain that had a stone bench seat, it became everyone’s favorite “room” in the house. The homeowner provided me with the fountain’s ironwork - which are shaped like a swan's neck - and came from France.
Robert Leeper Landscapes
Robert Leeper Landscapes was started in 1999, after working with some of the best Austin nurseries and landscape providers. With a degree in Landscape Architecture from LSU - which is consistently rated as one of the best in the nation - Robert set out for Austin, Texas. Through continuous education and reading, travels to various countries and cities, and a love of nature and design, Robert grows his passion for the built and natural environment. Below is his resume and a list of honors and awards.