Landscaping, Drainage & Lawn Care in Independence, Missouri
Gardens of Eden designs and builds yards across Kansas City, and Independence is part of that map. Drainage fixes, retaining walls, patios, planting beds and lawn care, done to The Peacock Standard by one crew.
What we build and fix in Independence
Most of our Independence calls start with water or a slope. Here is everything one crew can take care of.
Yard Drainage
Standing water, soggy spots and water headed for the foundation, fixed with grading, drains or dry creek beds. See drainage →
French Drains
A buried, gravel-wrapped pipe that collects water from the soil and carries it somewhere it can leave. See French drains →
Retaining Walls
Block and natural stone walls that turn a slope into usable yard, with drainage built in behind them. See retaining walls →
Paver Patios & Walkways
Patios, walkways and steps on a compacted base so they stay flat through freeze and thaw. See paver patios →
Landscape Design
New beds, plantings, mulch and stone edging, or a refresh of beds that have grown out of hand. See landscaping →
Lawn & Garden Care
Mowing, edging, bed care and seasonal cleanups. See lawn care → Prefer organic? Root, Thrive & Defend →
Independence properties: older yards, slopes and clay
Independence is one of the oldest cities in the Kansas City area, and plenty of its yards show it. Decades of settling can flatten or reverse the slope that once carried rain away from a house. Mature trees lift and shade the ground. Old railroad-tie and stacked-stone walls start to lean. Newer subdivisions have their own version of the problem: lots graded quickly at build time, with a thin layer of topsoil over compacted clay.
Rolling ground is common too, and a slope is where walls and drainage earn their keep. Water runs downhill into the neighbor's yard, into the basement window well, or straight through the middle of a bed you just planted. The fix usually has two parts: hold the soil where you want it, and give the water a planned path off the property.
That is why we start every Independence project the same way, by walking the yard and finding where the water goes. Then we design the wall, patio or planting around that answer, not the other way around. It costs less to build it right once than to rebuild a wall or patio that water pushed out of place.
How east-metro work gets scheduled
Call or text
Tell us what is going on at 816-499-9204, or use the estimate form. Photos of the problem area help.
Planned visit
We are based in the Northland, so we book Independence estimates ahead and look at the yard in person, with real measurements. Evening estimates after 5 PM are available.
Written estimate
The approach, the materials and the price in writing. Free, with no obligation and no pressure.
Built right
811 called before any dig, the work done to The Peacock Standard, and a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Project work like drainage, walls, patios and beds is the best fit for a drive across the metro. For weekly mowing, ask; we will tell you straight whether your street fits the schedule.
The kind of work we do
Finished Gardens of Eden work from around the Kansas City metro. These are not Independence addresses; we will add local jobs here as they are finished.
See more of our work, including full before-and-afters, on Instagram: @goekcmo
Independence and the rest of our service area
Also see Lee's Summit, Gladstone, Liberty and the Northland.
Independence FAQ
Do you really come out to Independence?
What does a retaining wall need behind it?
Why does water stand in my yard after it rains?
Do you do one-time projects or only recurring service?
How do I get a quote?
Do you call 811 before digging?
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Water or a slope giving you trouble in Independence?
Tell us what is going on. We will come look, explain the fix in plain words, and put the price in writing for free.