A local, woman-owned and -operated company, High Prairie differs from other maintenance companies by offering elevated levels of care and detail, protecting the artistic intention of the landscape design through qualified fine gardeners who understand both design and horticulture. Fine gardening programs are not based on how quickly a maintenance visit can be done, but rather by what is needed to help a property achieve the lushest, healthiest plants that thrive in their environment. Fine gardening cultivates and preserves design lines, including how the hedges and bushes are shaped to create smooth layers and visual movement; how bed lines are preserved with smooth transitions; and how ground covers are shaped to mirror the design lines.

Robyn recalls a Mission Hills client who had previously worked with the same maintenance company for over a decade on their three acre garden, and the property had been on a slow, steady decline. It was a difficult decision to make a change, but the prior company wasn’t consistently showing up and didn’t appear to have enough qualified staff to deliver consistently. The client had invested significant money in a seasonal color program but felt the results were mediocre. High Prairie started by doing an intensive detailing of all bed spaces, then reshaping groundcover and shrubs to recapture the design lines that were lost, and began a robust plant healthcare system. The team transformed the seasonal color program by selecting the latest top-performing annuals and combined them with a robust soil building and feeding program for season-long displays of vibrant color. Last, they further enriched the soil for continued health. This transformation occurred over several months and will continue as their garden evolves.

“Fine Gardening and The Legacy Program are what keep your outdoor spaces looking their best without the fuss and stress involved with juggling multiple companies. It is how we protect the artistic intention of a design outdoors,” notes Robyn.