Innovative Water Solutions | Top-Rated Landscaping in Austin, TX

501 W Powell Ln Ste 206, Austin, TX 78753

(512) 490-0932

https://www.watercache.com

Service Capabilities

  • Irrigation design services
  • Irrigation repair or maintenance
  • Landscape design
  • Landscape construction or installation
  • Earthmoving or regrading
  • Irrigation construction

Company Overview

Innovative Water Solutions was founded in Austin by Chris Maxwell-Gaines, a licensed professional engineer specializing in water systems, and Blake West, a licensed irrigator. Their partnership began in the US Peace Corps in Suriname, where they managed village water supplies using simple rainwater harvesting. Returning to Texas, they were struck by the underutilization of this resource. Since 2004, they've combined Chris's engineering expertise with Blake's practical irrigation knowledge to design and install nearly 4 million gallons of rainwater collection storage. Their mission is to apply the water conservation principles they learned abroad to help Austin homes and businesses create resilient, sustainable water systems, providing comprehensive solutions from design to maintenance.

Common Questions

We have standing water in our Austin yard that's killing plants. Can you help?

Absolutely. This is a common issue in our area due to soil composition and rainfall patterns. We address it with a dual approach. First, our drainage improvement services can regrade the land and install systems to move excess water away from plant roots. Then, we turn that problem into a resource by designing a rain garden or bioswale—types of green infrastructure that use native plants to absorb and filter the runoff, solving the standing water issue while creating a beautiful, low-water landscape feature.

What's involved in your irrigation design and construction service?

Our process, led by our licensed irrigator and engineer, starts with a site-specific design focused on water conservation. We don't just install standard systems. We design zones based on plant water needs, incorporate soil moisture sensors, and often integrate rainwater harvesting tanks to supply the irrigation lines. This tailored construction ensures efficient water use from the start, reducing your outdoor water demand significantly, which is crucial for Austin's climate and water conservation goals.

As a homeowner, how can landscape design from IWS reduce my water use?

Our landscape design service creates a cohesive plan that works with nature, not against it. We select drought-tolerant and native plants suited to Austin's conditions, which require less water once established. The design strategically groups plants by their water needs and often incorporates permeable surfaces and the harvested rainwater or graywater systems we install. This holistic approach means your landscape is beautiful, functional, and inherently designed to conserve our local water resources for the long term.



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