Outdoor Creative Design: | Webster Kirkwood Times
At Outdoor Creative Design, outdoor spaces are treated as places to gather, entertain, relax and unwind. | photo courtesy of Outdoor Creative Designs
Now’s the perfect time to rescue summer-stressed lawns and plants, along with organizing future landscape projects, according to Liz Haertter of Outdoor Creative Design.
“I think we can all agree that to say this summer was unpleasant is an understatement. This year’s early rains, followed by ongoing excessive heat, made for hostile environments for our lawns and plants,” said Haertter, who serves as the company’s office manager.
“We cannot stress enough the importance of proper pruning to restore luster and a fresh layer of mulch to insulate plants for cooler winter temperatures,” she added. “And core aeration, overfeeding and fertilizing turf to give everything the best start possible in spring.”
The Outdoor Creative Design team encourages homeowners to have a plan in place this fall so they’re ready to go before the spring rush hits.
“Aside from most planting, there’s plenty that still can be done in the off-season to give a head start,” Haertter said. “Hardscape, drainage, clean up, mulch and bed prep can all be done in the colder months. If we can dig, we can work.”
Headquartered in Rock Hill, Outdoor Creative Design was launched in 2009 and is owned by brothers Adam and Todd Roberts.
“From day one, our priority has been building relationships. Whether it’s a single $250 service or a $250,000 project, we don’t view, nor treat, our clients as just customers. We much prefer to partner with the people who trust us to enhance and maintain their outdoor space,” said Haertter.
“Yards shouldn’t be taken for granted or overlooked, because they serve as sanctuaries.” | photo courtesy of Outdoor Creative Design
“Outdoor spaces are more than just yards,” she continued. “They’re welcome signs for homes, and a place to gather, entertain, relax and unwind. Yards shouldn’t be taken for granted or overlooked, because they serve as sanctuaries.”
The Outdoor Creative Design team handles an array of services including hardscape designs plus builds, custom patios, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, drainage solutions, landscape design plus installs, sod installation, custom lighting, clean up plus mulch, and recurring maintenance.
Outdoor Creative Design handles projects primarily in central and west St. Louis County, including Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Brentwood, Clayton, University City, Ladue, Frontenac, Olivette, Creve Coeur, Des Peres, Town and Country, and Chesterfield. However, Haertter said the company also has clients in the city of St. Louis, south St. Louis County and St. Charles County.
Outdoor Creative Design is especially well known for results in hardscapes, landscapes, maintenance and drainage solutions, including both French and channel drains.
“We stick with what we know and try to stay away from the jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none approach,” Haertter said.
The company’s estimators and designers have extensive field experience, as well as design certifications. According to Haertter, this means they know how to implement every aspect from first stepping on the property to setting the final stone or watering newly-installed plants.
“We look at properties as a whole, what will blend and flow well, in addition to what will work best for the canvas, the homeowners’ lifestyle, preferences and budget,” she said.
Online reviews indicate former clients view Outdoor Creative Design as “qualified, knowledgeable, reasonable, conscientious, thorough and on time.”
Haertter said the company routinely discusses ideas and reevaluates its services regarding how it can provide landscape-driven transformations and enhance curb appeal. To that end, the Outdoor Creative Design is currently reestablishing its mowing service after subcontracting for several seasons.
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