Hi, I’m Shelley, head gardener at Austin My Garden.

I’m on a mission to cultivate more life and beauty in Austin - one backyard at a time.

Nearly half of our beautiful city is residential land. That means the best opportunity to keep our city beautiful and healthy is right outside our doorsteps. 

I started Austin My Garden to help busy homeowners cultivate landscapes that actually thrive in our challenging Central Texas climate. I help clients take small steps that add up to more life and beauty right outside their doors.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." — Margaret Mead

Why Partner With Me?

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in Austin —from Master Gardener training to professional gardening and garden center expertise—I help you avoid common pitfalls like doomed-to-fail plants and products with hidden maintenance costs.

• Hyper-Local Expertise: I know central Austin’s stubborn soils and extreme weather patterns, and the plants and practices that actually work here. 

• Nature-First Philosophy: I use organic, regenerative practices that protect your family, pets, and local pollinators.

• Smarter Spending: We can reduce your maintenance costs by choosing long-lived native and adapted plants and avoiding overrated "upgrades" like plastic turf and gravel beds.

How We Can Grow Together

Whether you want a peaceful backyard retreat, a kitchen herb garden, or a pollinator-friendly replacement for a lost shade tree, I offer flexible support for every level of "green thumb":

• Landscape Consultations: Save time and reduce maintenance costs by understanding your landscape’s unique attributes and needs.

• Garden Coaching & Co-Gardening: Grow knowledge and confidence while we beautify your land together.

• Gardener: Watch your landscape thrive with the care of a seasoned organic gardener.

• DIY Plant Lists Ready to plant your next project, but don’t know how to begin? Curated Plant Lists made for your yard’s unique soil and light conditions will set you up for success. Designs also available.

Ready to reach your green goals?

Let’s stop fighting nature and start working with her.

The best place to start is with a New Client Consultation. We’ll walk your property together, clarify your goals and assess your land’s unique growing conditions. Take the first step by sharing a few details before your New Client Consultation.

Together, we can make your slice of Austin more beautiful and do our part to keep Austin green and gorgeous for all our neighbors - people and pollinators alike!

Shelley