Landscape Services
How To
How to request landscape services
Request routine landscape services online through WORQS or by completing the SR10 Service Request Form (pdf). Check the status of your request on WORQS by reading the "Requestor Profile" page.
How to report landscape and irrigation problems
Call Landscape Services at 512-471-6888 during regular working hours (7 a.m. - 4 p.m.) or the emergency line at 512-471-2020 at all other times.
On PRC: Call 512-471-3600 to report landscaping or sprinkler concerns.
How to request Pest Control Services
Request pest control services online through WORQS. Check the status of your request on WORQS by reading the "Requestor Profile" page. Or you may call Landscape Services at 471-6888 during business hours, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How to request plant set-up services
Place your request well in advance online through WORQS or by completing the SR10 Service Request Form (pdf). Check the status of your request on WORQS by reading the "Requestor Profile" page.
RESOURCE: Desirable Tree Species List
Refer to this document to find out which tree species are designated as "desirable" on The University of Texas at Austin campus.
NEW! Irrigation Pilot
Facilities Services and the City of Austin are collaborating on a pilot to study the amount of water used in landscape irrigation systems. For the pilot, we will water as the recently-installed irrigation system is intended to perform rather than adhering to the City’s watering restrictions.
Collaboration with the City of Austin underscores our dedication to sustainability and to reducing the university's impact on the environment. Facilities Services appreciates your understanding if you notice the irrigation system operating on a schedule outside the city’s Stage 2 schedule. Read Daily Texan article about the system and the pilot.
Ants Are No Picnic
Pest Control technicians are using several approaches to addressing ant infestations, including collaborating with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service to test effectiveness of treating the outdoor perimeter of some buildings. Personal offices with significant infestation are top priority for treatment.
Help reduce the ant population:remove food sources from interior spaces, rinse soda and juice containers, report indoor water leaks, and report places where ants may be entering the building. Report problems related to ants to Landscape Services at 471-6888 during business hours, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Landscape and Outdoor Services
For the 5th consecutive year, The University of Texas at Austin has been honored as an Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus USA. We provide these landscape and outdoor services that promote the sustainability of our campuses:
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Tree planting and maintenance (refer to the "Desirable Tree Species" list to learn the species preferred on the university campus)
- Lawn and plant bed maintenance and installation
- Litter and outdoor debris pickup
- Irrigation system operation and maintenance
- Sidewalk and street cleaning
- Open drain and open trench maintenance (for storm sewer systems)
- Design review for all new construction projects involving landscaping
- Memorial Tree planting (Contact Urban Forester Jim Carse at 475-7756 for information about this program.)
We also provide integrated pest management services to the campus.
Requesting Plant Set-Ups, Consultation & Design
Request plant set-up services through WORQS. The fee structure shown below is based on plant deliveries and pick-ups made during normal working hours, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Requests for plant set-ups are filled in the order received and based on plant availability. Requests for plants should be made as far in advance as possible. Requests received with less than two days notice will be charged an additional $50.00 scheduling fee.
- Per Plant Charge
| Plant Type | Charge |
|---|---|
| Schefleras | $10.00 each plus delivery |
| Boston fern | $10.00 each plus delivery |
- Delivery Charge
| Quantity | Delivery Charge |
|---|---|
| 12 plants or less | $25.00 |
| More than 12 plants | $35.00 |
If you have questions concerning the fee structure, please contact Lisa Govin at 475-7753 or 431-9068.
We also offer interior plant installations, consultations and design. Maintenance of plants is the responsibility of the customer. Contact Lisa Govin at 475-7753 or 431-9068 for more information.
Reporting Problems
On the Main Campus:
Report a tree or a large branch that has fallen to Landscape Services by calling 512-471-6888.
To report a problem with outdoor sprinklers, call Landscape Services at 512-471-6888 during regular working hours (7 a.m. - 4 p.m.) or the emergency line at 512-471-2020 at all other times.
On the Pickle Research Campus:
Call 512-471-3600 to report landscaping or sprinkler concerns.
