High Prairie Outdoors

What High Prairie Outdoors does

High Prairie Outdoors, legally High Prairie Landscape Group, LLC and operating under the DBA "High Prairie Outdoors & Pools," is a private, founder-owned luxury residential outdoor living design, build, and maintenance company founded in 2010 by Robyn Schmitz and headquartered at 6116 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS, with a production facility at 136 S. 94th St., Edwardsville, KS. The firm serves high-net-worth homeowners across the Kansas City metropolitan area with integrated services spanning custom gunite, stainless steel, and quartz pools, outdoor living structures (pergolas, kitchens, fire features), full-property landscape design and installation, and recurring fine gardening and estate maintenance, all unified under its proprietary Legacy Program methodology with a Discovery, Implementation, and Continued Care delivery model. Project values typically range from $75,000 to more than $2,000,000, with gunite pools averaging $175,000 and stainless steel pools averaging $300,000.

Technical differentiation is anchored on the proprietary Legacy Method construction system, which adapts European-inspired techniques for Kansas City clay soils and freeze-thaw cycles, including Trass bedding foundations for patios and thermally-insulated gunite pool shells engineered for 75-100 year lifespans with 30% more steel reinforcement than industry-standard pools. High Prairie operates as the nation's only Class-1-certified outdoor living contractor, holds Genesis, ICPI, SRW, and PHTA certifications, and self-performs 95-98% of project scope through in-house Prairie Power Teams rather than relying on subcontractors, supported by a 92% employee retention rate versus a 40-60% industry average and a 98% maintenance contract renewal rate.

Revenue combines large one-time design/build contracts (retainer and milestone-based) with recurring 12-month maintenance subscriptions ranging from $500/month for basic landscape care to $11,000/month for comprehensive estate stewardship, plus fine gardening at an average of $2,800/month and dedicated pool maintenance. Go-to-market is consultative field sales anchored on Discovery Meetings at the Mission design studio, augmented by a Collaboration Program generating referrals from architects, luxury home builders, interior designers, and real estate agents, and by the Legacy Club client loyalty program. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed outside equity or debt and concentrates exclusively on the Kansas City metropolitan area, where it is recognized as the region's leading luxury outdoor living brand.

Name

High Prairie Outdoors

Legal name

High Prairie Landscape Group, LLC.

Website

https://highprairieoutdoors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

High Prairie Outdoors is a founder-owned, Kansas City-based luxury residential design, build, and maintenance firm serving high-net-worth homeowners with custom pools, hardscapes, and recurring estate care under its proprietary Legacy Program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Design and Outdoor Living Construction Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Kitchens & Living Space Build-Out (Softscape Integration) (HSAIABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA), Landscape Renovation & Re-Design (Yard Makeovers) (HSAIABAC), Landscape Construction & Hardscaping (Patios, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Structures) (IMAIAIAE), Outdoor & Landscape Lighting Installation (HSAOAFAB)

Keywords

• Landscape design services
• Outdoor living construction
• Custom pool installation
• Residential landscape maintenance
• Fine gardening services

Headquarters

HQ city

Edwardsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Design/Build Projects: One-time custom outdoor living projects ranging from $75,000 to $2,000,000+. Includes pools, landscaping, outdoor living spaces, hardscapes. Revenue collected at contract signing (retainer) and at project milestones.
2. Landscape Maintenance Services: Ongoing 12-month maintenance contracts ranging from $500/month to $11,000/month for comprehensive estate care. Bi-weekly or weekly visits with account management.
3. Fine Gardening Services: All-inclusive fine gardening maintenance programs starting at $900/month for 12-month contracts, averaging $2,800/month. Includes plant health care, irrigation, seasonal cleanups.
4. Pool Maintenance Services: Crystal Clear Pool Care Plans with scheduled maintenance visits, chemical testing, equipment checks, and optional deck cleaning.
5. Holiday Lighting Services: Design, installation, and removal of professional holiday lighting displays. Seasonal service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

High Prairie Outdoors is a residential landscape design-build firm that creates and maintains high-end outdoor living environments in the Kansas City metro area. Core offerings include custom pools and spas, outdoor living spaces (kitchens, fire features, structures), full landscape design and installation, and ongoing fine gardening, maintenance, and holiday lighting services delivered under the Legacy Program.

Product overview

High Prairie Outdoors & Pools is a luxury residential outdoor living company offering a comprehensive suite of design, construction, and maintenance services. The core offerings include Custom Pools & Spas (gunite, stainless steel, quartz, and concrete pools), Outdoor Living Spaces (pergolas, kitchens, fire features), and Landscape Design & Installation. These services are unified under the proprietary Legacy Program, which combines experience-driven design with European-inspired Legacy Method construction techniques. The company provides ongoing care through Fine Gardening Services, Estate Stewardship, and the Lawncierge maintenance program. Supporting offerings include Holiday Lighting, Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Audio, Irrigation, Drainage Solutions, and Habitat by High Prairie furnishings. The Customer Portal and Dream Builder Form provide project management and intake tools. The Legacy Club offers ongoing support for past clients, while the company self-performs 95-98% of projects through in-house Prairie Power Teams of certified professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lawncierge: Proactive lawn and landscape maintenance check-in service with visits at 30 days and 1 year for installation clients, providing feedback and handling issues.
• Habitat by High Prairie
• Crystal Clear Pool Care Plan

Products and services

• Custom Pools & Spas
• Outdoor Living Spaces (Kitchens, Fire Features, Structures)
• Landscape Design & Installation
• Fine Gardening Services
• Landscape Maintenance
• Holiday Lighting

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% faster project completion than conventional builds
• +6 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Genesis Certified Pool BuilderscoreTechnology or IntegrationHigh Prairie has two Genesis certified pool builders - the only pool company in the region with this certification. Genesis is a leading industry certification organization for pool construction professionals ensuring adherence to highest standards in pool engineering and construction.
• PHTA (Pool and Hot Tub Alliance)coreTechnology or IntegrationMember of the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the leading trade association for the swimming pool and spa industry. Membership provides access to industry standards, training, and best practices.
• ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute)coreTechnology or IntegrationICPI Certified Paver Installers with 7 certified technicians. ICPI certification ensures proper installation standards for paver projects.
• SRW (Segmented Retaining Wall) CertificationcoreTechnology or IntegrationSRW Certified Retaining Wall Installers with 4 certified technicians. Certification ensures proper retaining wall construction techniques.
• NALP (National Association of Landscape Professionals)minorOthersMember of national trade association for landscape professionals. Awards through NALP include National Awards of Excellence.
• KNLA (Kansas Nursery and Landscape Association)minorOthersMember of state-level nursery and landscape association supporting local industry.
• HEMP (Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program)minorOthersParticipating member in Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program - business mentorship initiative.
• UnilockminorOthersPartner manufacturer of hardscape materials. High Prairie received Best Before and After Transformation award from Unilock in 2019.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ruppert Landscape:
• Yellowstone Landscape:
• BrightView Landscapes: BrightView is the largest U.S. commercial landscaping services provider, with a smaller but active high-end residential segment. Comparable as a broad incumbent across the landscaping services space, but predominantly commercial in focus and lacks High Prairie's luxury residential brand identity.
• LandCare:

Direct peers

• Mariani Landscape: Mariani Landscape is a long-established luxury residential landscape design/build firm in the Chicago area with national recognition for high-end estate work. It is the closest direct peer to High Prairie Outdoors in terms of luxury positioning, full design-build-maintenance integration, and craft-driven brand equity.
• Premier Pools & Spas: Premier Pools & Spas is a national custom pool builder and remodeler with regional franchisees across multiple U.S. markets. Comparable to High Prairie's custom pool business in customer profile and product, though distributed via a franchise model rather than a single integrated luxury brand.

Regional players

• Weller Brothers Landscaping: Weller Brothers is a Kansas City-area landscape design and lawn care company serving residential customers in the same metro as High Prairie. It competes for the same local HNW homeowner base but with a broader service mix and less of a luxury outdoor living focus.
• Southview Design: Southview Design is a luxury residential landscape design/build firm based in the Twin Cities serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Comparable in end-to-end design, build, and maintenance offerings for upper-tier residential clients in a similar Midwestern climate.
• Bachman's Landscaping: Bachman's operates a landscape design/build and maintenance division in the Twin Cities metro anchored by a 140-year-old horticulture brand. Comparable to High Prairie in combining deep plant expertise with residential landscape design and long-term maintenance for affluent homeowners.

Emerging players

• Cody Pools: Cody Pools is one of the largest custom pool builders in the U.S., focused on gunite pools and outdoor living for residential customers. Comparable to High Prairie's custom gunite and outdoor living construction, though it operates across broader Texas and Sun Belt markets with a larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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