At High Prairie, we believe every family has a story to tell, and our purpose is to help you express it through outdoor spaces that inspire connection, relaxation, and joy. Our experience-driven design process transforms your property into a haven of wellness and enjoyment while reducing the stresses of everyday life.
The Art and Psychology of Outdoor Living
Using the psychology of design, we thoughtfully incorporate elements like space, form, texture, sound, color, fragrance, ambiance, balance, and organization to elevate both style and wellness. These carefully curated details come together to create outdoor environments that look stunning, feel welcoming, and support your well-being.
A Journey to Discover Your Lifestyle
Our process begins with Discovery—an immersive phase where we delve into your unique lifestyle. We listen to your preferences, understanding how you relax, connect, and have fun. This foundation ensures your space is designed to reduce stress and maximize wellness.
Intentional Spaces, Personalized Style
We design every aspect of outdoor living, blending functionality and style to create spaces where you can truly thrive. Our expertise includes:
- Landscapes: From lush gardens to serene green spaces, we craft environments that enhance wellness and beauty.
- Pools: Custom gunite pools that balance aesthetics and relaxation, designed for year-round enjoyment.
- Patios: Stylish, comfortable spaces for hosting or unwinding in the fresh air.
- Outdoor Kitchens: Gourmet cooking areas that make alfresco dining a joy for family and guests.
- Curb Appeal: Enhancing the exterior of your home with thoughtful design that welcomes and impresses.
- All Elements of Outdoor Living: Fire pits, water features, lighting, and more, tailored to create a cohesive and inviting outdoor retreat.
A Deep Dive into Your Property
Every project culminates with a comprehensive site analysis, where we examine your property’s unique attributes—its architecture, terrain, and surroundings. This ensures that every design choice harmonizes with your home and enhances its overall value.
By combining these thoughtful steps with our expertise, we create outdoor spaces that empower you to live the alfresco lifestyle—enjoying the outdoors, fostering connections, and embracing wellness every day.
Please note that we reserve our design professionals for design-build projects and do not currently offer standalone design services due to high demand.
Our horticultural expertise is rooted in the five historical garden styles, allowing us to create timeless spaces that serve the aesthetic of your home for years. With specialized in-house teams, we take a comprehensive approach to even the most complex projects, including pools, paver patios, pergolas, driveways, irrigation systems, drainage solutions, landscape lighting, outdoor kitchens, sound systems, retaining walls, decks, fencing, water and fire features, and so much more.
We believe you deserve the best for your outdoor living area. To that end, we've inverted the conventional landscape design process used by other companies to focus on what really matters. The result: lasting memories surrounded by lasting beauty and backed by our Peace of Mind Promise that you'll be able to enjoy your outdoor space stress-free for many years to come. Fill out our contact form today to learn more about creating an Experience-Driven Lifestyle for yourself in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Landscaping Design & Build FAQ
Why Choose High Prairie Outdoors
Your landscape design serves as a construction document for our Legacy Method installation crew as well as a road map for how you intend to live your Experience-Driven Lifestyle. It all starts with a Discovery Meeting where we'll discuss your Dream Builder form, your budget, and your unique design preferences. You'll work with a team of degreed and certified High Prairie Pros:
We engineer your outdoor environment to align your preferences, existing architecture, and one of the five distinctive design styles that form the foundation of timeless beauty. This collaborative experience results in a unique landscape design, ideal for you and your home. Get to know your Prairie Power Team and their dedication to your project in Kansas City, Missouri. Contact us today.
The High Prairie Process
Experience-Driven Landscape Design and the Three Pillars of Memory-Making
Our processes create customized solutions to help you master the art of the experience-driven lifestyle. This is what to expect when you work with us on Design/Build projects or all-inclusive Maintenance:
Get In Touch
Fill out our online form to get started. We'll be in touch to discuss the details of your project to make sure we're a good fit for you. If so, we'll set up your Discovery Meeting and provide a pricing guide to help you know what to expect.
Discovery Meeting
This is a free meeting at our design studio, where you'll select a design package. You'll have an opportunity to meet your designer and share details about your unique design style. We'll learn about your priorities and preferences as we help you discover your many options and possibilities. At this time, we'll collect half of the design fee.
Site Analysis
The Site Analysis breaks down the three pillars of memory making: how you relax, play, and connect. It includes measurements, drainage and grading considerations, architectural and existing element analysis, soil analysis, and a review of design opportunities, all seen through the lens of your three pillars.
Concept Reveal Meeting
At our studio or remotely, this is where you'll review your detailed design and discuss material options with your designer. If there are budget considerations, we can discuss phasing the project as needed.
Final Design Reveal and Proposal Presentation
We'll finalize the materials and order your selections upon your approval. Your Prairie Power Team will create a project plan, complete with milestones and target tasks. As we work through planning and permitting, you'll receive weekly updates, and after you sign, we'll get you on the schedule.
Crafting Your Space
The team will work diligently and according to schedule. You can track our progress and watch your landscape unfold via our project web platform.
Final Walkthrough + Ongoing Maintenance
You'll do a final walkthrough with the designer, and we will accept the final payment. You’ll learn more about our worry-free maintenance program options and we can schedule your Lawncierge project check-ins for proactive attention and monitoring of your new space.

Design, Craft, and Nourish
All of our services are completed by highly skilled crews equipped with specialized tools and landscaping know-how. With stonemasons, pool builders, horticulturists, and more on our team, we can complete 95 percent of our projects completely in-house, which means you’ll enjoy a stress-free build! As certified General Contractors, we can bring in electricians and plumbers as required, eliminating the need for you to juggle multiple contractors. This is what we can do for you:
Landscape Design
With a deep understanding of the five distinctive historical garden styles, we create timeless designs that age with grace and beauty. Our experience-driven approach means we take everything into consideration: your lifestyle, existing architecture, personal preferences, practical requirements, and future goals for outdoor living. Visit our Landscape Design page to learn more.
Landscape Installation
The lushest landscapes begin with the healthiest soils. As part of our “Legacy Program”, we’ll lab test your soils and provide a comprehensive plan for building your soil health. Then, our horticulturalists will plant each plant with the care and nurturing even a Master Gardener would appreciate. (Seriously, Master Gardeners love us!) Visit our Landscape Installation page to learn more.
Outdoor Living
The experience-driven lifestyle starts outside! Your outdoor living space should be uniquely yours, with the colors, plants, and features—like built-in grills, outdoor kitchens, privacy panels, fireplaces, paver patios, pergolas, landscape lighting, sound systems and more—that meet your lifestyle goals. Visit our Outdoor Living page to learn more.
Landscape Maintenance
Customize an effortless landscape maintenance program with services like water feature maintenance, plant health care, tree pruning, fungus treatment, lawn mowing, weed control, and so much more. We show up on time, work with precision, and keep you updated on the condition of your property. Visit our Landscape Maintenance page to learn more.
Holiday Lighting
Get in the festive spirit without climbing on any ladders! We have the tools and experience required to design exceptional holiday lighting displays that uplift the entire neighborhood—and we'll take those decorations down for you at the end of the season, too. Visit our Holiday Lighting page to learn more.
Decks
As a full-service landscaping company, we have our own deck builders. Collaborate with us, and we will match your deck to your needs and home aesthetic. Visit our Decks page to learn more.
Spas
Nothing says relaxation like a backyard spa. We can design your spa to fit beautifully on your patio or amidst your garden, and you'll enjoy it for years to come. Visit our Pools & Spas page to learn more.
Pools
Redefine your summers with a custom gunite or stainless steel pool installed by our in-house pool builders. Your design may include pool decking and landscaping as part of a comprehensive outdoor living space. Visit our Pools page to learn more.
Sprinklers / Irrigation
Practical, responsible watering solutions give your lawn and plants the support they need without waste. Easy-to-use digital systems offer incredible water and cost savings and require minimal maintenance. Visit our Sprinklers page to learn more.
Drainage
Proper drainage is an investment in the longevity of your home and landscape. We address it as part of your landscape design and installation—or you can work with us to fix any drainage issues in your existing landscape.
Award-Winning Landscape Design in Kansas City, MO, and These Area Communities
We offer our comprehensive landscaping services to homeowners throughout the Kansas City area:
- Parkville, Missouri
- Belton, Missouri
- Lee's Summit, Missouri
- Liberty, Missouri
- Blue Springs, Missouri
- Westwood, Kansas
- Fairway, Kansas
- Olathe, Kansas
- Mission Woods, Kansas
Visit our Service Area page to get a closer look at where we work.