A world-class backyard begins with an engineered vision. For homeowners in Webster Groves, Imperial, and Barnhart, landscaping is about more than aesthetics — it is about managing elevation changes, navigating Jefferson County’s heavy clay soil, and creating functional outdoor living spaces. Excel Landscaping brings your ideas to life through professional 3D landscape design and master planning. Whether you are dreaming of a modern poolside retreat near Richardson Road or a full property renovation, we provide the architectural blueprints needed to turn your lot into a high-value, functional masterpiece.
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We eliminate the guesswork. Our advanced 3D design renderings allow you to walk through your future landscape, seeing exactly how new retaining walls, paver patios, and outdoor kitchens interact with your home’s architecture. In Webster Groves, where yards are often sloped or uneven, these 3D previews are essential for visualizing how we will level your land, manage runoff, and place every stone and plant for maximum impact.
We don't just pick plants based on looks. We select hardy native species like Eastern Redbud and Cardinal Flower that thrive in Jefferson County's heavy clay. Our designs prioritize soil stabilization and drainage efficiency, ensuring your investment grows more beautiful and structurally sound every year.
From the first 3D sketch to the final plant being tucked into the ground, we handle the City of Webster Groves permits, the grading inspections, and the structural engineering. You get one expert team managing the entire transformation of your property.
The City of Webster Groves requires permits for many structures, including retaining walls. Our 3D renderings and technical site plans provide the building department with exactly what they need, making the permitting and approval process much smoother for you.
Our process ensures your project is carefully planned, visually clear, and built exactly the way you envision it.
We discuss your ideas, needs, and preferences to understand the vision for your outdoor space.
Our team evaluates sun exposure, soil conditions, elevation changes, and existing elements.
We create a custom landscape design along with 3D visuals that show how the final project will look from multiple perspectives. These renderings will be added to the page once the client provides images.
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Posted on Shae GalczynskiDecember 21, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If I could give 10 Stars I would!! Excel has now done 3 big projects for me and each time has been 1. Extremely competitive with pricing 2. Communicating thoroughly 2. Over the top with their clean-up after. They have installed a large retaining wall, a full privacy fence and just finished up cutting back our ginormous tree! I am also a Realtor and recommend them to ALL of our clients. You will be so thrilled to work with Joe Hirst and his employees! Call Excel asap!(:Posted on Gina Studer-HuntNovember 15, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe (owner) is conscientious and hardworking. His crew did a nice job adding new sod to sections of our lawn that were messed up by a lawn service. Joe returned and did finish work until it was completed to his satisfaction.Posted on Shannon MorganNovember 2, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe and his team were professional, efficient, and a pleasure to work with! They built a difficult retaining wall for us quickly and skillfully. It looks beautiful, we can't believe how many people stop just to tell us how great it looks. I highly recommend Excel Landscaping for your projects. We will definitely hire them again!Posted on BARBARA NAREZOctober 12, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excel Landscaping, Joe & his crew put in Retaining Wall(s), PAVERS, trees and bushes. Excel cared about what we wanted, they are so friendly, professional and put in awesome landscaping; knowing what was needed, and caring about what we wanted too!! Always going above and beyond! Love our new outside living!Posted on St Louis Roofing & Siding LLCOctober 1, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently hired Excel landscaping for a retaining wall I couldn't be happier with the results! From the initial consultation to the final touches, their professionalism and attention to detail were outstanding. They transformed my backyard into a beautiful, functional area that I love spending time in. Communication was clear and timely, and they worked efficiently without cutting corners. I highly recommend Excel landscaping to anyone looking for high-quality landscaping services!Posted on Barb WendlingAugust 20, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a wonderful experience with Excel Landscaping! The owner, Joe Hirst knew exactly what the old French drain issue was and was here with an amazing crew in 10 days time as opposed to months from other companies. His crew was so careful with my lawn and replaced the soil and sod so there was very little disturbance! He also was very reasonable compared to larger companies that did this work.Posted on Kelly TomekAugust 13, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe and the guys at Excel Landscaping were incredible! They removed two hugely overgrown Bradford Pears from my front yard. They finished the job in less than three hours and left my property cleaner than when they arrived. I will definitely use them again and highly recommend them!Posted on Ben DuttonAugust 4, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe with Excel did a great job with my landscaping. Friendly, honest, and I couldn’t been happier with his workmanship. Thank you for the work!Posted on Mark GeorgeJuly 26, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excel did a great job of cleaning up my landscaping following a hail storm. There was glass and damage everywhere so I didn't want to touch it. It's in a pristine state now and they did it in just one morning.Posted on Lisa DehneJuly 25, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe and his crew did a fantastic job when I wanted to extend an existing concrete pad. Great communication, fair price and excellent work. I couldn't be happier!
The conceptual design phase typically takes 1 to 2 weeks. This includes our on-site measurement, the creation of your 3D renderings, and a follow-up meeting to review materials. For larger Webster Groves projects involving pools or retaining walls, this planning phase is critical to ensure drainage and utility lines are mapped before construction begins.
Absolutely. We select native Missouri plants adapted to our local climate, such as Black-Eyed Susans, Spicebush, and Purple Coneflower. These plants are resilient against the humidity and heavy soil conditions found throughout Webster Groves.
Yes. The City of Webster Groves requires permits for many structures including retaining walls over 2 feet. Our 3D renderings and technical site plans provide the building department with exactly what they need regarding setbacks and drainage.
Sloped yards are our specialty. Many homes in Webster Groves sit on ridges that make the backyard feel unusable. We design tiered retaining walls, multi-level patios, and switchback staircases that turn a dangerous slope into a series of beautiful, usable outdoor rooms.
We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your vision and provide a ballpark estimate. For a full professional 3D master plan, we charge a design fee that is typically credited back toward your project once you sign the installation contract.
Yes. Many of our Webster Groves projects are landscape renovations. We can identify which of your mature trees are worth keeping and design a modern, updated layout around them, integrating new stone features and plant palettes to give your home instant curb appeal.
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Excel Landscaping creates custom landscapes supported by professional planning, expert craftsmanship, and detailed 3D design previews.
Excel Landscaping provides engineered landscape design, 3D visualization, and master planning for homeowners throughout Webster Groves, Imperial, Barnhart, and Jefferson County. We turn your outdoor vision into a structural reality.
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