Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Complete Landscape Design Solution
Baxter Gardens has been a family-owned leader in landscape design since 1972, founded by Bill Weishaar and now guided by his three sons. Our team specializes in creating personalized outdoor spaces that blend aesthetic beauty with functional design, serving homeowners throughout the St. Louis region. With meticulous attention to detail, we handle projects of all sizesfrom intimate gardens to expansive outdoor retreatsensuring seamless execution from concept to installation. Our commitment to quality is reflected in partnerships with top growers like Proven Winners and a comprehensive 1-year warranty on all installations.We provide expert management through architectural review processes, strategic lighting installations, and sustainable solutions tailored to each client's lifestyle. Our services extend to seasonal maintenance, erosion control, and deer damage prevention, ensuring landscapes thrive year-round. The team's decades of collective experience and dedication to client satisfaction have earned consistent five-star reviews for transforming outdoor spaces into personalized havens.
Services
Landscape Design
Retaining Walls
Outdoor Kitchens
Patios
Water Features
Seasonal Maintenance
Erosion Control
Deer Damage Prevention
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business with 50+ years of St. Louis landscaping expertise
- Handles projects of all sizes from intimate gardens to large-scale retreats
- Expert navigation of architectural review requirements and permitting processes
- Comprehensive 1-year warranty on all installations
- Partners with top-tier growers like Proven Winners for plant quality
What people say
Transformed our backyard
Excellent designer
Beautiful work
Professional team
Creative solutions
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service transforms outdoor spaces into functional, beautiful extensions of your home. We create customized plans that incorporate hardscaping, seasonal plantings, and lighting to reflect your personal style. The team works closely with homeowners to develop designs that solve practical challenges while enhancing property value and enjoyment.
Retaining Walls
We construct durable retaining walls that prevent soil erosion while adding aesthetic value to your property. Using premium materials and proper engineering techniques, our walls provide structural support for sloped landscapes and create usable flat spaces for gardens or outdoor living areas.
Outdoor Kitchens
Our outdoor kitchen installations create functional entertainment spaces tailored to your cooking and socializing needs. We integrate high-quality appliances, custom cabinetry, and weather-resistant materials to create seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor living areas.
Water Features
We design and install custom water features that add tranquility and visual interest to outdoor spaces. From modern fountains to naturalistic ponds, our features incorporate proper filtration systems and complementary landscaping for year-round enjoyment.
Seasonal Maintenance
Our maintenance programs ensure your landscape remains vibrant through all seasons. Services include spring/fall cleanups, lawn aeration, pruning, mulching, and specialized treatments to protect against pests and winter damage while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
People
Bill Weishaar
Owner
Founder of Baxter Gardens with over 50 years of landscaping experience, Bill established the company's core principle of contrasting color, height, and texture in design.
Chris Weishaar
Owner
Third-generation landscaper specializing in creative outdoor solutions, Chris combines technical expertise with artistic vision to transform challenging spaces into functional environments.
James Weishaar
Owner
With decades of hands-on experience, James oversees project execution ensuring every installation maintains the company's high standards of quality and craftsmanship.
Questions
What landscape design services do you offer?
We provide full-service landscape design including hardscaping, outdoor living spaces, water features, and customized planting plans tailored to your property and lifestyle.
Do you handle large-scale landscaping projects?
Yes, our team manages projects of all sizes from small garden renovations to complete estate transformations with the same precision and attention to detail.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve St. Louis and surrounding communities including Chesterfield, Clayton, Ladue, and St. Charles.
Do you offer maintenance services?
Yes, we provide seasonal cleanup, lawn care, pruning, and ongoing maintenance programs to keep your landscape thriving year-round.
What warranty do you provide?
All installations include a comprehensive 1-year warranty covering both materials and workmanship.
How does the design process work?
We begin with a consultation to understand your vision, followed by customized design proposals and expert guidance through installation.
