The Outback Blog

Chase Coates

Chase Coates is owner of Outback Landscape in Rexburg, Idaho.

Recent Posts


Make the most of your backyard space with an outdoor kitchen you can use year round.

Outdoor kitchens are still one of the top outdoor living trends for the Idaho Falls area. They give you a place to prep food, grill and just enjoy being outside with friends and family.

But before you have your outdoor kitchen installed, you’ll need to figure out the features you want — from the materials to the appliances.


You have a lot of choices when it comes to hiring a landscape designer in Idaho Falls — and we think that’s a good thing.

That allows you to compare designers and proposals to see which one is the right fit for you.

Need help narrowing down your search? Here are tips on how to choose the best landscaping company for your Idaho Falls landscape.


Everyone tosses around the words “green” and “sustainable” — but what do they actually mean, and why are they so important?

Most of the time, going green or sustainable involves taking steps to limit your environmental footprint. That could include recycling, carpooling, using solar power and even making your landscape more energy efficient.


We all know that feeling of turning something on, only to find out it isn’t working. It’s especially frustrating if you have no idea what’s wrong with it.

So if you turn on your sprinkler system and it isn't working right, you can try to troubleshoot the issue before it gets worse.

A broken or damaged sprinkler system can hike up your water bill and even damage your landscape and home if left unattended. So before summer gets into full swing, take the time to troubleshoot any potential irrigation problems.

Here are five things you should look for to figure out if your sprinkler system is faulty and needs repairs.