Water-wise front yards
Replace thirsty turf with texture, shade, stone, native grasses, and smart irrigation built for our 11-inch rainfall climate.
Read the xeriscaping guide →
Boise • Meridian • Eagle • Nampa • Caldwell
Landscape ideas built for the Treasure Valley.
Local inspiration for water-wise yards, native plants, patios, fire pits, irrigation, outdoor living spaces, and seasonal maintenance in Southwest Idaho.
Design directions
Start with the project type you are imagining.
Outdoor rooms
Patios, pergolas, fire pits, and seating zones designed around Treasure Valley evenings — where summer highs hit the triple digits but nights cool into the 60s.
Plan a backyard concept →Native plant palettes
Use resilient plants that handle heat, dry spells, cold snaps, and our alkaline soils — while supporting pollinators and wildlife.
View native plant ideas →
Seasonal focus
Make the yard easier to own.
Good Treasure Valley landscaping is not only beautiful in June. It should survive August heat, use water carefully, handle winter inversions, and remain manageable for the people who live with it every week. Our seasonal calendar walks you through every month.
Starter guides
Practical, locally-grounded introductions to Treasure Valley landscaping.
Boise Xeriscaping Basics
How to think about water-wise design without making your yard feel barren — with local plant picks, irrigation strategies, and cost ranges.
Open guide →Native Plants for Treasure Valley Yards
A curated plant list with sun, water, and bloom information for trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials that thrive here.
Open guide →Seasonal Maintenance Calendar
A month-by-month rhythm for lawn, irrigation, pruning, beds, and winterization — tuned to our growing season and frost dates.
Open guide →Landscaping Cost Guide
Real Treasure Valley pricing for sod, pavers, sprinklers, planting, retaining walls, and full yard installations — with budgeting tips and DIY guidance.
Open guide →Landscaping in Boise
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to landscaping in Boise — climate, soil, irrigation, plant picks, and design advice for the North End, Foothills, Harris Ranch, and more.
Open guide →Treasure Valley Irrigation Guide
Understanding pressure irrigation, sprinkler system design, drip lines, smart controllers, watering schedules, and winterization for Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and surrounding areas.
Open guide →Patios & Pavers
Hardscape fundamentals for Treasure Valley outdoor living.
Flagstone & natural stone patios
Irregular flagstone creates organic, flowing patio edges that blend with planting beds. Best for shaded or partially shaded areas where stone stays cool. Expect $18–30 per square foot installed.
Concrete pavers
Interlocking concrete pavers (Belgard, Pavestone, Techo-Bloc) offer clean lines, patterns, and colors. Freeze-thaw resistant — critical for our climate. Expect $12–25 per square foot installed.
Retaining walls
Segmental block walls for slope management, raised beds, and seating walls. Basalt boulder walls for naturalistic transitions. Plan $35–65 per square foot face for installed block walls.
Fire pits & fireplaces
Wood-burning or natural gas fire pits extend outdoor evenings from spring through fall. A gas fire pit with stone surround runs $3,000–7,000 installed. Wood-burning kits start around $1,500.
Walkways & pathways
Decomposed granite, stepping stones, or paved walkways connecting patio to home. Keep paths 4 feet minimum for comfortable passage. Budget $8–20 per square foot depending on material.
Outdoor kitchens
Built-in grills, countertops, and bar seating for full outdoor entertaining. A basic built-in grill station starts around $5,000; full outdoor kitchens range $15,000–40,000+.
Why pavers beat poured concrete in Idaho: Pavers handle freeze-thaw cycles without cracking. If a section settles or stains, you replace individual units — not the entire slab. The gaps allow water to drain, reducing ice buildup. A properly installed paver patio lasts 40+ years with minimal maintenance.
Where we focus
The Treasure Valley communities we serve.
Boise
From the North End to the Foothills, Southeast Boise to the West Bench — zone 7a, alkaline soils, and irrigation-dependent landscapes.
Read the Boise guide →Meridian
Fast-growing neighborhoods with newer lots, clay-heavy subsoils, and full sun exposure — ideal for xeriscape conversions and outdoor living builds.
Eagle
Larger lots, river-adjacent properties, and established trees — opportunities for layered planting, native transitions, and patio spaces.
Nampa
USDA Zone 6b with ~11 inches of annual precipitation and silty loam soils — drought-tolerant natives and efficient irrigation are essential.
Caldwell
Wide-open agricultural edges, strong afternoon winds, and sandy-clay loam — windbreaks and water-wise design shine here.
Kuna & Star
Rural-residential lots with room for native plant transitions, edible landscaping, and large-scale outdoor living concepts.
Landscapers of the Treasure Valley
Established local companies for design, build, and hardscape projects.
FarWest Landscape
One of Boise's longest-running landscape companies, with a 7-acre garden center on State Street. Offers design-build, fine gardening, irrigation, and lawn care. Serves the entire Treasure Valley.
farwestlandscape.net →
(208) 853-4057
Sterling Landscape Company
Locally owned with a 30-year team reputation. Specializes in landscape construction, retaining walls, personal gardening, and sprinkler services. Serves Boise, Nampa, Meridian, and Eastern Oregon.
sterlinglandscape.com →
(208) 461-5111
Northwest Hardscape Specialties
The only Belgard Master Craftsman-accredited paver contractor in the Treasure Valley. Focuses on patios, driveways, pool decks, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and retaining walls. ICPI certified and fully insured.
nwhardscapespecialties.com →
(208) 880-5851
Country Boys Landscape
Custom landscape design and paver patio installation serving Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, Star, Emmett, and the broader Treasure Valley. Known for timeless design and durable craftsmanship.
Alderwood Landscaping
Full-service design-build firm serving Eagle and the greater Boise area. Known for elevated, resort-quality landscape design and construction with a seamless design-to-build process.
Outback Landscape
Design-build landscape company with expertise in drought-tolerant design, paver patios, retaining walls, irrigation upgrades, and outdoor living spaces. Serves residential and commercial properties.
outbacklandscapeinc.com →
(208) 656-3220
New Life Landscape
Belgard Master Craftsman certified — the highest Belgard accreditation — specializing in pool and spa design, paver patios, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, retaining walls, pergolas, and 3D landscape design packages. Full-service build with excavation, grading, drainage, and lighting. License #RCE-44873.
newlifelandscape.org →
(208) 919-2751
This is a curated directory, not a paid listing. Inclusion is based on established local reputation, verifiable credentials, and service to Treasure Valley communities. Know a landscaper we should add? Tell us →
Project planning
Planning a landscape project in the Treasure Valley?
Whether you are converting a front lawn to xeriscape, building a patio and fire pit, rethinking your irrigation, or starting from scratch on a new lot, we can help you think through the design, plant selection, and seasonal timing that fits Southwest Idaho.
- What we help with: design concepts, plant palettes, irrigation strategy, hardscape planning, and seasonal project timing
- Where: Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, Caldwell, Kuna, Star, Garden City, and nearby communities
- How to start: email treasure-valley-landscaping@agentmail.to with your project idea, lot size, and neighborhood