Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Landscape Design in St. Louis
Baxter Gardens has been a family-owned leader in landscape design since 1972, dedicated to creating exquisite outdoor spaces that reflect each client's unique lifestyle. Our team specializes in personalized landscape design, meticulous installation, and comprehensive maintenance services, ensuring every project balances aesthetic appeal with functional excellence. We partner with top growers like Proven Winners to source high-quality plants, backed by a 1-year warranty on all installations.With expertise in navigating architectural review processes and managing projects of all scales, we deliver seamless experiences from concept to completion. Our commitment to sustainability and seasonal care guarantees vibrant, thriving landscapes year-round, serving homeowners throughout the St. Louis region.
Services
Landscape Design
Installation
Maintenance
Outdoor Lighting
Irrigation
Retaining Walls
Water Features
Hardscapes
Grading & Sod
Deer Damage Control
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1972 with generational landscaping expertise
- Personalized designs tailored to unique client lifestyles
- 1-year warranty on all installations
- Expert project management through architectural reviews
- Proven Winners plant partnerships for guaranteed quality
What people say
Transformed our backyard
Excellent designer
Professional crew
Exceeded expectations
Creative solutions
Services
Landscape Design
Our custom landscape designs blend aesthetic beauty with functional outdoor living spaces. We create personalized plans incorporating seasonal blooms, native plants, and hardscape elements like patios and retaining walls. Each design considers your property's unique characteristics and your lifestyle needs, ensuring year-round visual appeal and increased home value through expert planning and execution.
Installation
We handle complete landscape installation from grading and sod to complex hardscaping projects. Our team implements irrigation systems, constructs water features, and installs outdoor lighting while maintaining strict quality control. With expertise in both small gardens and large-scale transformations, we ensure precise execution of every design element using premium materials and proven construction techniques.
Maintenance
Our comprehensive maintenance programs keep landscapes thriving through all seasons. Services include spring/fall cleanups, pruning, mulching, lawn aeration, and deer damage prevention. We provide seasonal adjustments to plantings and implement erosion control measures, ensuring long-term health and beauty of your outdoor space with both routine care and specialized horticultural expertise.
Retaining Walls
We design and construct functional retaining walls that prevent erosion while enhancing property aesthetics. Using premium materials like natural stone and concrete blocks, our walls create usable outdoor spaces on sloped properties. Each installation incorporates proper drainage solutions and complements surrounding landscaping elements to add both structural integrity and visual interest to your yard.
Outdoor Lighting
Our LED lighting solutions enhance nighttime beauty and safety while extending outdoor living hours. We install energy-efficient systems that highlight architectural features, illuminate pathways, and create ambient mood lighting. The designs integrate seamlessly with existing landscapes, using durable fixtures that withstand weather conditions while maintaining optimal performance and aesthetic appeal.
People
Bill Weishaar
Owner
Founder of Baxter Gardens with over 50 years in landscaping, Bill established the company's core principle of contrasting color, height, and texture in designs.
Chris Weishaar
Owner
Third-generation landscaper specializing in creative outdoor solutions, Chris transforms client visions into award-winning designs while leading installation teams with technical expertise.
James Weishaar
Owner
Project management expert James ensures seamless execution of complex landscaping projects, maintaining quality control from design phase through final installation.
Questions
How do I start a landscaping project?
Contact us for a consultation where we'll discuss your vision, assess your property, and create a customized design plan tailored to your needs and budget.
What services do you offer?
We provide full-service landscaping including design, installation, maintenance, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, irrigation systems, and seasonal cleanup services.
Do you handle HOA requirements?
Yes, our team manages architectural review processes and ensures all designs meet HOA guidelines while maintaining your vision.
What's your warranty policy?
We offer a 1-year warranty covering plant health and installation quality, with ongoing maintenance options to preserve your landscape's beauty.
How are project costs determined?
Costs depend on project scope, materials, and complexity. We provide detailed estimates after assessing your specific requirements during the consultation.
Can you work with existing landscapes?
Yes, we specialize in renovating and enhancing existing landscapes to improve functionality, aesthetics, and plant health while preserving valuable existing features.
Reviews (6)
Brian Baldwin
Jan 14, 2022
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Bill and his team were great to work with. They showed up on time and promptly completed a couple of landscaping jobs for us. i would highly recommend! He does what he says and sticks to it! Service: Installation
John Davis
Sep 14, 2021
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Baxter Gardens did a great job of transforming this space after my oak tree had to be removed. Efficient and attentive crew. Thanks to Bill Weishaar and his team. Service: Installation
E. W.
Apr 15, 2021
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Worked with Chris who was excellent. He followed up with my questions quickly. He was open to my ideas. He made sure to make any adjustments and changes before the work started. The crew was also excellent and very professional. They worked hard and produced a great final product that I had in mind the whole time. Would rehire again for sure.
Scott Kaar
Jun 10, 2020
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We had a great experience working with Baxter Gardens to do extensive landscaping in our front yard including stone edging and placing multiple new gardens. We worked mostly with Jim who was easy to work with, always available and had great ideas for our yard. Everything turned out and looks fantastic! We would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for quality, dependable and professional work.
Brittany Heady
May 28, 2020
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I am so pleased with the front yard landscaping Baxter Gardens did recently. They were so easy to work from beginning to end. Chris did a great job communicating with me and did a great job designing the yard. We have received numerous compliments already. We will definitely use them again for future landscaping needs.
Lori Kabrun-Berry
Dec 18, 2019
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Baxter Gardens just completed landscaping work for us at our home. They rebuilt a retaining wall that was collapsing and they did a really great job. We are thrilled! They also planted new landscaping in the front of our home and we love it. It looks beautiful. We worked with Brian as our designer who was great and his crew were top-notch and they all showed great attention to detail. The whole process went very smoothly. We will definitely be a repeat customer.
