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Recent Hardscaping & Landscaping Projects Across St. Louis

Every property has different challenges, goals, and opportunities. Explore real customer stories showcasing how Excel Landscaping transformed front yards, backyards, drainage problems, retaining walls, patios, and complete outdoor living spaces throughout the Greater St. Louis area. See the problem, the solution, and the finished results to find ideas for your own project.

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1 Day Build

St. Louis, MO​

Walkway Installation + Landscape Design

This St. Louis front yard was redesigned with a new curved walkway, defined landscape beds, decorative stone, and new plantings
2 Day Build

University City, MO

Natural Stone Retaining Wall

This University City, Missouri property had a sloped front yard that the homeowner wanted to improve visually. Excel Landscaping installed
2 Day Build

Chesterfield, MO​

Front Yard Landscaping + Retaining Wall

These St. Louis homeowners wanted to improve several parts of their front yard as one coordinated landscape project. Excel Landscaping
3 Day Build

St. Louis, MO

Retaining Wall + Drainage

Runoff kept collecting along the low side of this St. Louis backyard, washing away soil and making the area difficult
2 Day Build

St. Louis, MO

Underground Downspout Drainage

Water was reaching the home and basement because roof runoff from the downspouts was being released too close to the
7 Day Build

Oakville, MO

Retaining Wall Installation

A steep wooded slope immediately behind this Oakville home left the homeowners with very little level backyard space and a
2 Day Build

Town & Country, MO

Retaining Wall Replacement

An aging railroad-tie retaining wall had deteriorated in this Town & Country backyard, while the outdoor area also needed a
2 Day Build

Chesterfield, MO

Tiered Retaining Walls

A steep, overgrown hillside occupied a large portion of this Chesterfield backyard but provided little usable value and was difficult
2 Day Build

Des Peres

French Drain Installation

During heavy rain, water moved alongside this Des Peres home toward both the foundation and garage, so the drainage plan
3 Day Build

St. Louis, MO

Paver Patio + Drainage

The homeowners wanted more backyard space for a future hot tub, grilling, furniture, and family gatherings, but standing water was
2 Day Build

West County, MO

Landscape Design + Installation

This West County front yard had become outdated and lacked the definition the homeowners wanted around the home and entrance.
3 Day Build

Kirkwood MO

Permeable Paver Patio Installation

There was plenty of lawn behind this Kirkwood home, but no dedicated patio outside the sunroom for sitting, dining, or
3 Day Build

Ballwin, MO

Paver Patio Replacement

The existing patio in this Ballwin backyard had settled unevenly over time, leaving homeowners with a worn surface that no
~1 Working Day

Webster Groves, MO

Landscape Installation + Stone Edging

Overgrown weeds and aging planting beds had taken away from the entrance of this Webster Groves home and made the
2 Day Buid

Ladue, MO

Landscape + Walkway Design

An outdated front landscape and the sloped area beside the existing entrance left this Ladue property without the clean, welcoming
4 Day Build

Wildwood, MO​

Paver Walkway + Retaining Wall

The aging stone walkway along this Wildwood home had become filled with weeds and increasingly difficult to maintain, while the
45 Day Build

Manchester, MO

Pool + Retaining Wall

These Manchester homeowners wanted a new swimming pool and a backyard where family and friends could spend more time together,