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Seedlings Outdoor Spaces is Austin’s premier woman-owned and operated landscaping firm. Since 2009, we’ve been designing, building, and installing landscapes that are as eco-conscious as they are stunning. Because here, we believe that the responsible choice can be beautiful.

Our uniquely interactive landscapes act as a natural extension of Austin’s local ecology while also being spaces where our clients can connect with nature, others, and themselves.

At Seedlings, our mission is simple: create beautifully unique outdoor spaces that are good for you and the environment. We’re committed to bringing your visions to life while always providing the most efficient, friendly, and knowledgeable service possible. Our team’s combined experience includes professional contractors, a Master’s in Architecture, and a licensed Landscape Architect.

Let’s make something beautiful together.

Our Story

water conscious plants by Seedlings
outdoor lighting installation in Austin TX by seedlings

Seedlings Landscape Design Build is the premier landscaping company in Austin TX. Since 2009, we’ve been designing, building, and installing outdoor living spaces and landscapes that are as eco-conscious as they are stunning. Because here, we believe that the responsible choice can be beautiful.

 

Our uniquely interactive landscapes act as a natural extension of Austin’s local ecology while also being spaces where our clients can connect with nature, others, and themselves.

 

At Seedlings, our mission is simple: create beautifully unique landscape designs that are good for you and the environment. We’re committed to bringing your visions to life while always providing the most efficient, friendly, and knowledgeable service possible. Our team’s combined experience includes professional contractors, a Master’s in Architecture, and a licensed Landscape Architect.

 

Let’s make something beautiful together.

Our Story

Seedlings Outdoor Spaces is Austin’s premier woman-owned and operated landscaping firm. Since 2009, we’ve been designing, building, and installing landscapes that are as eco-conscious as they are stunning. Because here, we believe that the responsible choice can be beautiful.

Our uniquely interactive landscapes act as a natural extension of Austin’s local ecology while also being spaces where our clients can connect with nature, others, and themselves.

At Seedlings, our mission is simple: create beautifully unique outdoor spaces that are good for you and the environment. We’re committed to bringing your visions to life while always providing the most efficient, friendly, and knowledgeable service possible. Our team’s combined experience includes professional contractors, a Master’s in Architecture, and a licensed Landscape Architect.

Let’s make something beautiful together.

Our Story

Discover the potential of your outdoor living space with our landscape design services, where our experts blend creativity and expertise to craft stunning, functional landscapes tailored to your unique style and needs.

Human Connection

At Seedlings, we believe in nurturing nature and the community. We stay true to our environmental responsibility in every design we draft. When we make the eco-conscious decision, we’re making the world a better place for ourselves, the environment, and our community

Conservation

We are passionate about educating people on environmental stewardship. We don’t just create beautiful spaces; we teach others about how to respect, care for, and cultivate them.

Education

From designing to problem-solving, creativity is a crucial tool to have in any team’s arsenal. We operate from an innovative mindset, constantly asking ourselves the question, “How can we make this better?”

Creativity

Whether its the materials we use, the work we produce, or the service we provide, quality is always guaranteed.

Quality

With roots in the LGBTQ+ community, Seedlings understands the importance of equality and providing an environment where people can be expressive and be the most authentic version of themselves, no matter what that looks like.

Equality

Seedlings Landscape and Design Team

Discover the potential of your outdoor living space with our landscape design services, where our experts blend creativity and expertise to craft stunning, functional landscapes tailored to your unique style and needs.

Human Connection

Seedlings specializes in drought-tolerant species

At Seedlings, we believe in nurturing nature and the community. We stay true to our environmental responsibility in every design we draft. When we make the eco-conscious decision, we’re making the world a better place for ourselves, the environment, and our community

Conservation

seedlings back yard design with pool

We are passionate about educating people on environmental stewardship. We don’t just create beautiful spaces; we teach others about how to respect, care for, and cultivate them.

Education

custom planters and flower beds

From designing to problem-solving, creativity is a crucial tool to have in any team’s arsenal. We operate from an innovative mindset, constantly asking ourselves the question, “How can we make this better?”

Creativity

outdoor structure and concrete patio construction

Whether its the materials we use, the work we produce, or the service we provide, quality is always guaranteed.

Quality

example of xeriscaping plants

With roots in the LGBTQ+ community, Seedlings understands the importance of equality and providing an environment where people can be expressive and be the most authentic version of themselves, no matter what that looks like.

Equality

Meet Our Team

As a native Austinite, Seedlings owner Reese Baloutine has always reveled in Central Texas’ natural beauty, from the limestone cliffs above Lake Austin to the fragrant mountain laurels dotting Barton Creek Preserve.  After earning a Master’s degree in Architecture from Texas Tech University, Reese traveled the country and the world but was drawn back to Austin.  While volunteering at several local gardens Reese realized that a life spent in the garden was her future.  She soaked up as much information as she could working as the Maintenance Manager and Designer for The Austin Groundskeeper then struck out on her own with Seedlings Landscape Design Build.  One of her first projects was to create and maintain the garden at Olivia restaurant.   Reese’s mission for the company is to help people engage with the environment in a sustainable way, bring natural beauty in to every environment and to create a company focused on a respectful relationship with nature, clients and staff.    Fun Facts:  Before founding Seedlings, Reese worked as an illustrator on a Mayan archaeology project, a restaurant manager and even an electrician! We’re lucky the garden called to Reese.

Reese Baloutine

Reese Baloutine

Seedlings Owner & Founder

Nikki is the Operations and Project Manager for Seedlings Landscape Design Build. She credits her rural Minnesota farm upbringing for her appreciation of hard work and nature. Like Reese, she traveled and explored for years before settling in Austin and finding Seedlings. Nikki assists in running the day to day operations, including scheduling projects, material deliveries and crews, hiring, estimating and project management. You will often see Nikki out with the crews going over daily plans and making sure everything is moving on schedule. In her former life, Nikki worked as a police dispatch supervisor for 12 years and then spent another 7 years in people management with a vehicle finance company. Outside of work you'll find Nikki with friends and family, participating in a local run, watching a sporting event, or just chilling in a superhero outfit with a morning coffee.

Nikki Ankenman

Nikki Ankenman

Operations & Project Manager

Stacie Holt

Stacie Holt

RLA, LEED AP

Landscape Architect

Stephanie Nance

Stephanie Nance

Office Manager

Landscape Installation Team #1

Adan Trejo, Eduardo Trejo, Ignacio Trejo, Faustino Trejo Cruz & Benito Saldana

Landscape Installation Team #2

Rocky Caudillo, Zach Sanchez, Eryk Briones & Brett Bolan

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