The Outback Blog

It’s time to stop gazing sadly into your ho-hum backyard and create your dream backyard.

Not sure what you need? We have lots of innovative ideas for high-end backyard designs.

Not sure how much it will cost?

Our landscape designer Kirk Jeppesen offers a price range for eight of the hottest backyard enhancements, from low end to high end.

Relax — we’ll make this easy. 


Wonder exactly what goes into a major backyard renovation?

Here’s your chance. We’ll walk you through a recent job we tackled for homeowners who wanted to completely redo their backyard, from an expansive new patio for entertaining to a cozy fire pit to a garden update.


Sometimes, your commercial landscaping just gets away from you.

We see it all the time. Property managers have a lot on their plates. Problems are often sneaky.

Maybe your irrigation system turns on faithfully — including right after it rains.

Tree branches seem to have a mind of their own, snagging passers-by and growing into the sides of buildings.

Don't worry — it’s not just you. Here’s a look at five of the most common landscaping problems. The good news? We know exactly how to fix them.


Office buildings are often big expanses of concrete, brick and glass.

Great landscaping can bring them to life.

Think serene garden courtyards where employees can meet with

colleagues, relax with a book or enjoy lunch with a cool breeze.

Don’t underestimate the power of landscaping for an office building. It could make all the difference to a potential tenant who has viewed five places. Or to a customer who may either pass right by — or stop in.

Let’s take a look at some great landscaping ideas for office buildings.


When you’re choosing a commercial landscape contractor, you should have a lot of questions. Pretend you’re an investigative reporter and dive in: How long have you been in business?

What kinds of insurance do you have? How will you communicate with me — and how often?

You get the idea.

Hiring a company to keep your property looking its best is important. So get all your answers before signing a contract.

Not sure what to ask?

Here are some key questions to ask your potential commercial landscape contractor in Idaho Falls — and the answers you want to hear.