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Rodney Stoutenger

After several years working in the landscape industry, Rodney grew frustrated with the current “status quo” most companies follow. Rodney started Native Edge Landscape with a desire to change the way the landscape industry operated. His dedicated hands on approach has guided Native Edge Landscape and it's customers to a new vision of landscape. Rodney's passion of a multi-function design, paired with his eclectic funky style has brought Native Edge to where it is today!

Worksite Wednesday: Gravel Driveway and Custom Trellis

by Rodney Stoutenger / August 16, 2023

Welcome to Worksite Wednesday, where we walk through the particulars of a project or project feature! Today, we are discussing a favorite product from @Ndspro — the Tufftrack Paver Panel. Here, we show how we use this to mitigate gravel shifting from storm runoff. We’ll also have a look at an ingenious way to disguise utilities or other eyesores at the front of your home, a custom trellis.

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Worksite Wednesday: Xeriscaping

by Rodney Stoutenger / August 16, 2023

Welcome to Worksite Wednesday, where we walk through the particulars of a project or project feature! Today, we are discussing the importance of water conservation through the use of xeriscaping and native and adapted plants. Here, we give some examples of great options for your yard that bring texture, color, and bold silhouettes to your landscape. We’ll also have a look at the new Native Edge logo, as inspired by one of our personal favorites, the pale-leaf yucca.

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Worksite Wednesday: Turf Alternatives

by Rodney Stoutenger / August 16, 2023

Welcome to Worksite Wednesday, where we walk through the particulars of a project or project feature! Today, we are discussing a variety of turf alternatives. Here, we show how we help to conserve water and protect soil health by offering options beyond standard lawns.

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Worksite Wednesday: Soil Health for Water Conservation

by Rodney Stoutenger / August 16, 2023

Welcome to Worksite Wednesday, where we walk through the particulars of a project or project feature! Today, we are discussing how soil health aids in water conservation. Here, we’re looking at the importance of soil health and intelligent planting to reserve water resources as Austin moves into stage 2 drought restrictions.

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Tarrytown Wraparound

by Rodney Stoutenger / January 30, 2021

This young family came to us looking to transform their yard into an area where they could easily entertain their guests. They were looking to add a seamless wraparound patio that meshed with the look of their existing home and garage. Concrete was chosen as the base of the patio, and was then topped with… Read More »Tarrytown Wraparound

Covid-19 Continued Closure Statement

by Rodney Stoutenger / April 9, 2020

Continued Closure Statement – Updated April 2020 :: This is an update of the previous statement. Please see NativeEdgeLandscape.com/Shelter for the most current Native Edge status :: Good Afternoon, First, we hope that you and your family have been doing well during this tough time. As we know well at this point, the City of… Read More »Covid-19 Continued Closure Statement

COVID-19 March 2020 – Temporary Partial Closure Statement

by Rodney Stoutenger / March 23, 2020

:: There is an updated statement here. Please see NativeEdgeLandscape.com/Shelter for the most current Native Edge status :: Good Afternoon, First, we hope that you and your family are doing well during this tough time. As the City of Austin, Travis and Williamson County have moved into the Shelter in Place order as of midnight,… Read More »COVID-19 March 2020 – Temporary Partial Closure Statement

Customer & Operations Update

by Rodney Stoutenger / March 13, 2020

Native Edge Landscape is monitoring the reports and continuous updates about the concerns with Covid-19 very closely. We take pride in making the health and safety of our employees and their families our number one priority. With the concerns of increasing reports of cases in our area, we will continue to monitor recommendations of health… Read More »Customer & Operations Update

Barton Springs Cottage Community

by Rodney Stoutenger / October 4, 2019

With rapid development continuing to take effect in Austin, it’s not often we get to work with a gem like this four-unit complex built in the 1930’s. That’s back when the Mueller Airport just opened their doors, Austin mainly composed of downtown, East Austin, and the UT campus, and Hyde Park was considered the suburbs.… Read More »Barton Springs Cottage Community

Are we in Texas or is this Tuscany?

by Rodney Stoutenger / August 9, 2019

Are we in #texas or is this Tuscany? Jill’s latest project is taking on a mediterranean feel @jillatnativeedge! As always, @sketchup_official was there to help visualize the finished look. ⁣⁣⁣⁣#landscapeDesign #landscapedesigns #landscapedesigner #landscapedesigners #landscaping #landscapearchitecture #outdoordesign #outdoorliving #garden #gardendesign ⁣⁣#landscapeConstruction #contemporary #pottery #planters #pots #Austin #austindesign #AustinTX #AustinTexas #austinlife #austinstyle #ATXlife #sketchup #sketchupmodel #3dmodeling #italiangarden… Read More »Are we in Texas or is this Tuscany?