Olathe has a variety of landscaping designs that range from very traditional European-inspired landscapes, all the way to a naturalized country garden feel. Olathe is large and broken up into several distinct areas. Cedar Creek is to the west, beautiful rural areas to the west and the south, and more urban areas with amazing intimate spaces as well.
Code Compliance Is Essential
When you’re planning an outdoor living space project, it’s important to know what your local regulations and codes are. In Olathe and the KC area, most large outdoor projects are going to require a permit, particularly if any hardscaping is involved. Not getting the proper permits could lead to hefty fines and penalties, such as taking down the whole thing. Luckily, when you work with High Prairie Outdoors & Pools, we’ll handle all of the research and permits for you.
Consider Project Scope
Your project scope is going to impact whether or not you need a permit, but chances are, any large outdoor project is going to require a permit. Permits are almost always needed for projects that involve hardscaping, patios, roofing, pools, pergolas that are attached to the home, and many other outdoor projects. The scope of your project will also determine whether or not you need any involvement from local officials.
Research HOA Guidelines
Not all homes are within an HOA, but many are. Before you get your heart set on a specific design for your new outdoor space, it’s important that you make sure your plans don’t go against your HOA’s rules and regulations. If you go ahead with plans that don’t fit the guidelines, you could be left with consequences like having to cancel the project.
Working With Experienced Professionals Can Make All The Difference
While permits and regulatory compliance can be complicated for the average person, working with a licensed, general contractor can be the single biggest thing you can do to ensure the success of your project. When you partner with High Prairie Outdoors & Pools, we’ll be with you every step of the way. We even have in-house engineers and architects if your project needs their approval.
In-House Experts Craft Your Outdoor Sanctuary
Olathe, and Kansas in general, is known for having relatively beautiful weather for most of the year, and this means that homeowners are often looking for ways to maximize the use of their outdoor living spaces. One of the most common ways to extend the use of your property well into the cooler months is by installing hardscaping or a patio. This can extend the use of your living space, and provide more room for leisure and activities.
Additionally, your hardscaping can be further customized and upgraded to provide a true extension of your home that blends interior and exterior living spaces into a true all-season outdoor space.
Installing a pergola can provide cooling shade in the summer, and automatic louvered models can even provide shelter from rain, ice, and snow. Combined with integrated lighting and sound systems, and optional heating, they can offer a luxurious outdoor gathering space. Add a professional outdoor kitchen and you can create expansive feasts and modest meals that will keep friends and family gathering there for many years to come.
Pools
Redefine your summers with a custom concrete 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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The High Prairie Process
How We Support Your Fulfilled Lifestyle with Hygge-Inspired Experiences
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.
Award-Winning Landscaping Services in Olathe, KS, and the Surrounding Area
We offer our comprehensive landscaping services to homeowners throughout the Olathe 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.
