Gold Star Landscaping

Gold Star Landscaping handles landscaping work around Austin. They offer design and installation for yards, including concrete masonry, drainage fixes, sod laying, rock and stone features, retaining walls, hardscaping, grading, irrigation updates, and native plant additions. Yefri and Jeffrey lead the crews on these projects throughout the Central Texas area that covers Austin along with spots like Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville, and Hutto.

Customers call them in for full yard redos after pool installs, xeriscaping jobs that mix river rock with black star gravel, clearing overgrown sections, and building custom steel planters or stone patios. Crews have added over two hundred native plants plus trees, replaced old fences, leveled ground for sod in front and back yards, fixed washout spots with French drains and pavers, and sorted drainage on sloped or rocky ground. Luis has run onsite work with close attention to details, Alex has handled irrigation, and Yefri has guided the full process on bigger jobs while crews kept things on schedule.

They answer calls and quotes fast, show up on time, and keep prices competitive compared to other bids. Crews start early in the morning and work into the afternoon or later, finishing some projects in one day and others over a week. They cover the Austin metro and nearby cities, stay in touch during jobs, and handle last-minute changes or questions even when a translator helps with part of the crew.

The company holds a five-star rating across one hundred forty nine reviews. People keep mentioning how crews stay respectful of property, clean up well after work, deliver on the planned look, and fix problems left by prior contractors while keeping communication steady from quote through completion.

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“Gold Star Landscaping was wonderful. They did my whole yard and it turned out beautiful. They were very detailed, professional and work was done as quoted. I will only use Gold Star in the future.”

“We recently hired Gold Star Landscaping for a xeriscaping project at our home in South Austin, and I couldn’t be more impressed. Jeffery coordinated everything seamlessly, and Luis led the job onsite with incredible attention to detail. They transformed our yard by installing river rock on half and black star gravel on the other half, cleared out an overgrown section of our backyard, and built three custom steel planters that look absolutely fantastic. The quality of materials was top-notch, and their workmanship was impeccable. You can tell they take pride in what they do. There were a couple small miscommunications along the way, but what really stood out was how they handled it — no hassle, no defensiveness, just a genuine commitment to making it right. And they absolutely did. It’s rare to find a landscaping company that combines craftsmanship, professionalism, and integrity this well. If you’re in South Austin and considering xeriscaping or a yard transformation, I highly recommend Gold Star Landscaping. We couldn’t be happier with the result.”

“Couldn’t be happier with the results of our project. Complete landscape redo after pool installation. Yefri and his team , especially Luis, foreman and Alex, irrigation specialist, made sure I was happy with each phase of the project. They paid special attention to drainage issues and executed my vision without any difficulties. I can’t wait to see how everything looks in full bloom and as it matures. We would definitely use Gold Star for any future projects.”

“Jeffrey and his team came to remodel my walkway over the weekend morning. They completed the work quickly and efficiently, and the results turned out great. I’m very satisfied and would definitely hire them again in the future.”

“Gold Star Landscaping did a beautiful job on my “extreme makeover” yard project. Yefri and his crews added over 200 native plants, including 2 trees, and replaced my old chain link with a welded wire fence. They leveled and laid sod in my front and back yards and improved my irrigation system. They built a stone patio, live edge pathway and overlaid my front walk with flagstone. They also created a French drain and installed river rocks and steppingstone in high traffic areas. Their efficiency allowed them to accomplish all this in just 7 work days. Each crew member was pleasant, efficient and respectful of my property and me.”

“I must start off with, a huge applause for Gold Star Landscape company and Yefri Flores. From beginning to completion, this was the best contractor we've worked with. Yefri showed up on time for our quote. He is very knowledgeable and impressive when understanding on which plants were needed for our application. We wanted a border for our backyard. When he came out. He knew exactly what my Wife and I wanted. And guiding us through the process. Step by step, he thoroughly discussed how his crew would work and what to expect. He left no stone unturned. Once the day arrived and the landscapers began to work, they knew exactly what was needed. Of course they wanted our opinions on setting up our plants in the designated areas and they didn't just wing it at all. They took their time and made precise measurements for the borders. They worked in a great flow and worked smart. Each step was taken seriously and it showed. They asked questions when needed and even though they busted my sprinkler piping, the managed to fix it and make it right. Overall the crew did an amazing job and worked together real well. In conclusion, Gold Star Landscaping is the way to go for your outdoor needs. ”

“Yefri and his team at Gold Star did a stellar job on our front yard. We hired them for adding decorative retaining walls around the flower beds. Yefri made sure we got what we envisioned and made suggestions that elevated the look of the final work product. The crew was amazing, kindly catered to our requests, and worked diligently leaving the work area clean and tidy. The pictures speak for themselves. I'd definitely recommend Gold Star for your landscaping needs and would definitely use them for future work.”

“Jeffry and his crew are absolutely amazing when you have and idea of what you want and to see it come out exactly as you envisioned words cannot explain how awesome they are so pictures are worth a thousand words to view. Price was great workmanship and everything 10 stars. Also we had 3 vendors we compared with hands down you want Gold Star for sure. Jeff and the crew thanks for everything”

“Yefri and his crew were amazing! I am thrilled about what a terrific job they did. Everyone was very kind and professional, not to mention exceptionally hard working. The entire project was completed in just one day! My builder did a really bad job with my landscaping. I had lots of wash out and areas where grass wouldn't grow. Gold Star put in a French drain and river rock with pavers, which really elevated my yard and made it useable, instead of a mud pit. Attached are some before and after photos. I already have plans to use Gold Star again.”

“Gold Star Landscaping did an amazing job with the river rock project in front and back, as you can see in the pictures. Jeffrey was really patient with all the questions and quotes I asked for, for different projects, and always quick to respond, despite taking over a month to decide. If I have to nitpick, the only problem which I faced was conversing with his team for any questions they had(switching on the sprinkler, hose location, etc), when the work was being done(Jeffrey was not there while it was being done), since they did not speak English, but the phone translator came in handy. Overall, The project was also very well executed per the decided schedule, and they did an impeccable job. Totally recommend Jeffrey in team for all landscaping projects.”

“Yefri and his team worked nothing less than magic in transforming my back yard from plantless mud pit to wild garden paradise! Working from a design by his long-time collaborator, landscape designer Cassie Gowan at DWG, Yefri and his team graded the entire space, relayed brick coursing, installed topsoil, pavers, irrigation systems, a French drain and truckful of beautiful, hand-selected plants, big and small. Now my outdoor living room - a lush and lively urban sanctuary of blooming, resilient natives - is already drawing hummingbirds, bees and giant butterflies. Punctual, communicative, and very knowledgeable, Yefri was a dream to work with. An excellent project manager, he leads a professional, focused, fast and polite team, and worked to deliver my ambitious dream within my budgetary constraints. I’m very happy and can’t wait to work with Gold Star again on the front yard!”

“We recently had a sod installation job performed by Jeffrey and his crew at Gold Star Landscaping. They were here early in the morning and worked until late afternoon. The crew arrived with 8 people. That tells you right away how serious they are about doing a great job. Everyone was working carefully and methodically. I was very impressed with the care taken to avoid damaging the irrigation system and damage to the neighboring properties. The price was reasonable and much less than a second bid on this job. Everyone was respectful and responsive. I would definitely recommend Gold Star Landscaping for your home maintenance needs.”

“Excellent experience with Jeffrey and crew. He helped us design the project and make adjustments along the way ... with skill and imagination ... and the project execution/delivery was remarkably fast & efficient, without compromise (the quality of finish and construction is terrific). Also, he won the job initially largely on price (as well as giving us confidence in his experience, ability & creativity) ... we are in every way impressed and grateful.”

“Jeffrey and team helped us build a beautiful prayer area in our backyard. This was a project that was close to our hearts and we wanted to go with a contractor who also really cared. This was an atypical project but Jeff was ready to make our vision into a reality. From the start, the team was enthusiastic, made excellent suggestions, and took our feedback even as the project was being built. They did the job in a timely fashion and the price was also reasonable. We are overall extremely pleased and would hire them again for other projects!”

“Yefri and his team recently completed a sod installation for us on a challenging rocky sloped surface. We could not be more pleased with the level of service received- from the initial consultation to the final product everything was top notch. The team’s attention to detail was outstanding- they even blew off the back patio! Highly recommend Goldstar and will definitely contact them for future needs.”

“Goldstar did a great job on my backyard. They were very thorough and professional. Their work speaks for itself. I would highly recommend using them for anyone who is looking to transform their outdoor space. They are very reasonable in terms of cost and they work very hard.”

“Goldstar Landscaping did an outstanding job on our project! They arrived right on time, starting early at 7 AM, and worked diligently throughout the day. The team was incredibly organized, working seamlessly together without creating any mess. A special shout-out to Jeff, who was exceptionally helpful from start to finish, ensuring everything went smoothly. Highly recommend Goldstar Landscaping for their professionalism and excellent service!”

“I would give 10 stars if I could! Yefri and the Gold Star team did an incredible job! The experience was incredible from start to finish. - During the initial consultation, Yefri did a great job of asking specific questions, providing ideas, and clarifying our vision. It was obvious that he was invested in making sure we were happy with the end result. - I received three quotes. Gold Star was very competitive and the quote itself was very detailed. - While on site, his crew was incredibly respectful and professional. What stood out was how considerate they were of my neighbors. My neighbors even mentioned they were awesome and I had multiple neighbors come grab a quote from Yefri. - After the project was finished, my wife and I realized we forgot one small but important change we wanted to make. Yefri was incredibly understanding and had his crew back out within a week.”

“Gold Star Landscaping is outstanding! In the middle of July Jeffery and his crew came to Lockhart and did an incredible job, combining hard work with top-quality landscape materials and grass to transform my yard. They also fixed a major mess left behind by another landscaper. The previous contractor had attempted to level my Bermuda lawn but used cheap leveling materials that included glass shards and plastic—right in the section of my backyard with a cat enclosure. Thankfully, Gold Star Landscaping came to the rescue. They removed the poor-quality sod, laid down rich topsoil, and installed the highest-quality Bermuda sod available in Central Texas. The results are amazing! The new Bermuda Tifway 419 grass is lush, thick, and vibrant green—far superior to what the other landscaper had installed. Photos included: the disastrous before, right after sod install and vibrant green of the new grass 5 weeks later.”

“Excellent work from Jeffrey and Team. The team is effortlessly fast and impressive with their work. They took my feedback in between and immediately adjusted the work according to my last minute update (flexible team). After finishing this much of work in ~8hrs, they also washed my front yard (very disciplined). Highly recommend Jeffrey & Team.”