Business Details
22 Years
experience
Professional Landscaping Services in Kokomo, IN
Founded in 2004, The Backyard Gardeners has built a reputation for delivering exceptional landscaping solutions to residential and commercial clients. Our team combines over a decade of hands-on experience with formal education in horticulture, including a Purdue University degree and ICPI certification. We specialize in custom landscape design, installation, and maintenance, prioritizing attention to detail and client satisfaction. Our commitment to quality materials and meticulous coordination ensures lasting results that enhance property value. With a focus on saving clients time and money, we offer comprehensive services including hardscaping, lawn care, and seasonal maintenance.Our dedication to integrity and customer service has made us a trusted name in Howard County and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, prompt responsiveness, and tailored solutions that meet each client's unique vision. From initial consultation to final execution, our process emphasizes collaboration and expertise. Our team's extensive training ensures every project meets the highest standards of craftsmanship. By blending design innovation with practical functionality, we create outdoor spaces that reflect our clients' lifestyles and withstand the test of time.
Services
Landscape Design
Hardscape Installation
Lawn Maintenance
Tree Trimming
Seasonal Cleanups
Outdoor Living Spaces
Commercial Landscaping
Plant Installation
Driveway Paving
Water Features
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 18 years of professional landscaping experience
- Our team includes Purdue University-trained horticulture experts
- We offer flexible financing options for large projects
- We serve 8 Indiana counties with local market knowledge
- We provide year-round maintenance packages
Associations and certifications
- ICPI
What people say
Professional job
Efficient service
Gorgeous designs
Prompt responsiveness
Outstanding results
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates customized outdoor spaces combining aesthetics and functionality. We offer 3D/2D design sketches, specialty gardens, and hardscape planning. Our Purdue-certified designers ensure cohesive layouts that enhance property value while meeting client preferences and environmental conditions.
Hardscape Installation
We specialize in durable hardscape features including patios, walkways, and retaining walls. Using premium concrete, stone, and pavers, our ICPI-certified team constructs outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, and driveways that withstand Indiana's climate while adding visual appeal to properties.
Lawn Maintenance
Our comprehensive lawn care includes mowing, fertilization, weed control, and seasonal cleanups. We offer flexible maintenance contracts for residential and commercial properties, ensuring year-round curb appeal through professional trimming, edging, and mulching services.
Tree Trimming
We provide expert tree trimming and removal services to maintain safety and aesthetics. Our team handles shrub pruning, decorative stone installation, and holiday lighting while preserving plant health and enhancing landscape appearance through proper pruning techniques.
Seasonal Cleanups
Our seasonal cleanup service prepares landscapes for changing weather conditions. This includes spring/fall cleanups, annual flower installation, and winter watering services. We ensure properties maintain visual appeal throughout the year with tailored maintenance plans and timely execution.
People
Misha Jefferson
Owner
Misha Jefferson founded The Backyard Gardeners in 2004 with a Purdue University horticulture degree. With over 18 years of experience and mentorship from industry veterans, she leads our team in delivering exceptional landscaping solutions while maintaining strict quality standards.
Questions
What landscaping services do you offer?
We provide full-service landscaping including design, hardscaping, lawn maintenance, tree trimming, seasonal cleanups, and outdoor living spaces for residential and commercial properties.
Do you serve areas outside Kokomo?
Yes, we serve Howard, Tipton, Cass, Hamilton, Clinton, Carroll, Grant, and Miami counties throughout central Indiana.
Are financing options available?
Yes, we offer financing options for large landscaping projects. Contact us for details about our current financing programs.
What certifications do your team members hold?
Our lead designer holds a Purdue University horticulture degree and is certified by the Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute (ICPI).
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, we provide monthly and annual maintenance contracts covering lawn care, seasonal cleanups, and year-round property upkeep services.
Reviews (3)
Peggy Phillips
Jun 07, 2018
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Plants died between year 2 and 3 of planting 13 of them, all died. Never gave us a quote for other work we asked for at the time.
Wanda Martin
Nov 12, 2017
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Backyard Gardeners are the best. Misha has been working with us on landscaping her crew did a beautiful job and she is on site checking and working.
Mary Lou Saul Gennett
Sep 30, 2015
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Loved working with Misha and the crew. Absolutely love the design and livability of our backyard project. Would recommend without any hesitation.
