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

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

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

I started Austin My Garden to help busy homeowners cultivate beautiful home green spaces that actually thrive in Austin’s challenging soils and climate.

"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-in-dirt growing 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 and teach organic practices that restore soil health, foster lasting beauty and protect your family, pets, and local pollinators.

• Smarter Spending: Reduce maintenance costs with long-lived native and adapted plants and healthier soil. I can also help you avoiding overrated "upgrades" like gravel beds that come with hidden long-term costs and maintenance needs.

How We Can Grow Together

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

• Landscape Consultations: Understand your landscape’s unique strengths and needs to reduce maintenance costs, avoid surprises and make the most of your slice of Austin.

• Garden Coaching & Co-Gardening: Grow your knowledge and confidence while improving your land alongside a master gardener.

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

• Plant Lists: For DIYers eager to get their hands dirty, my custom Plant Lists ensure your success with plants hand-picked for your yard’s unique soil and light conditions. (Designs with spacing and planting instructions 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