Team Spot Light: Meet LJ! – High Prairie Outdoors

We wouldn’t be where we are today without the exceptional time, talent, and skill of our team. Each week, we’ll be highlighting a team member, which offers a peek into our culture. Meet: LJ Clark

Family:

Wife= Eryn Carson 11 yo Ethan 10 yo

Who Inspires You?

My father. He is fun and hard working. He is respected and respects people that deserve it.

Why Do You Like Landscaping?

I like working outside with my hands, and being able to create something

What Would You Like to Do on the Weekend?

Go to the movies, go fishing, spending time with family

What is your favorite Restaurant?

Cheesecake Factory

What is your favorite Color?

Blue

What is your Favorite Candy Bar?

Snickers

What is the Best Thing About Working at High Prairie Outdoors?

High Prairie is family owned with a family atmosphere. I truly like working with 99.9% of my coworkers.

LJ is often found working with Landscape Enhancements, Irrigation, or helping our Landscape Maintenance team. LJ’s work ethic and intelligence have made him a valuable part of our team. His sense of humor keeps us laughing and his commitment to his family is admirable.

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About The Author

Robyn Schmitz

Robyn is a 2009 Graduate of the Kansas State University Department of Horticulture. She grew up in South East Kansas where she graduated from Humboldt High School. She was a Kansas State University Leadership Scholar and President of the Horticulture Club. She married Bret in 2009 and they have a daughter Ellie, born in 2021. Their family is completed by three adopted dogs.

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Showroom
6116 Johnson Dr
Mission, KS 66202
(816)398-2901

Production
136 S. 94th St
Edwardsville, KS 66111

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Design & Build

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Google Rating

4.8

Based on 47 reviews

High Prairie Outdoors, LLC.

4.8

Maximillian Stallbaumer

00:16 22 Oct 22

High Prairie is a great company if you are into landscaping/hardscaping. Working there, I felt like family. I had no problems with anybody there, because everyone was so kind and caring. I even made friends along the way which was nice. All of the project managers, and foremen are all great to work with. Again, they are all kind and if you had any questions, they’d help you out. Robyn the owner of High Prairie is one of the nicest people I have ever met. She’s so caring, kind and supportive to all her employees. I’m so amazed of her success and it’s very inspirational to see how she went from a truck and trailer, to a company with multiple employees and an amazing company atmosphere. I love how at the end of the day, before leaving our customers house, we would always clean up and make the place look like we were never there. I’m so glad to have worked for High Prairie and I would recommend that anyone who is in landscaping, to join High Prairie and become a part of their family! They take such good care of us and the owner Robyn is so sweet!

Sharon Polk

16:07 06 Jul 22

What a delight! High Prairie took our tired, 30-year-old front yard landscaping and breathed new life into it. It’s stunning! From the very first meeting with Justin, we were kept informed of the process at every step. We most appreciated the professionalism and top-notch communication along the way. Everyone who helped with the project seemed to truly enjoy making our front yard more beautiful (despite the brutal heat). The HPLG team sets the standard for outstanding customer service. You have our endless thanks!

Jesselyn Wilson

02:24 23 Jun 22

High Prairie went above and beyond with our project. From the moment I met with Katy (our designer), I knew that I had chosen the right company for our job. Katy took what I envisioned our landscaping to be and delivered an even better result. The communication and knowledge behind all the crew members was outstanding. I never once felt left out of the loop and was always updated immediately if there were any changes or weather delays. The construction and installation crew were always so nice and respectful. They even showed off some of the machines they were using to my little kids.The end result has not only added value to our property, but complements the style of our home. I plan to use High Prairie for future projects and would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a one stop company for all your landscaping needs.

Christopher Denk

19:30 16 Jun 22

Summer Henry

17:20 27 May 22

wonderful company and personal service! highly recommend!

Sue Lowell Gallion

15:58 16 May 22

High Prairie Landscaping transformed my tired yard landscaping to a lush perennial landscape that is easy to maintain. Katy was terrific to work with on the design side. All the crews were extremely professional, knowledgeable, and committed to doing top notch work. I will continue to use the company for landscape updating and highly recommend their staff and services.

Dave Schaaf

14:13 12 May 22

Very professional, high quality work. Love how the back looks now!

Harrison Hill

16:54 09 May 22

High Prairie did a wonderful job and I would highly recommend them.They provided good advice on my project idea and presented me with an easy to understand bid. Their crews are experienced, hard working, and detail oriented. They were also nice and answered any questions I had while they were onsite working.My goal was to get a great end result and have low stress throughout the process. These folks will get it done right, done well, and the process will be smooth.

Sally Groesbeck

02:16 28 Apr 22

We dreamed of enlarging our patio for years and stumbled upon High Prairie Landscape pictures. We fell in love and scheduled a meeting with a designer, Katy, thinking we could never afford it. Katy came up with an amazing patio and landscaping concept and made it within our budget. The construction crew and installation team were all amazing. They worked hard, all day in the heat, and always cleaned up at the end of the day so that our dog could still use our yard. When we had questions, there was immediate feedback. Everyone was so kind and professional. We were/are blown away by this company and how much their design and product has added to our house. We LOVE our outdoor space and are so grateful to High Prairie for making our patio dreams come true.

Stephen Gound

19:24 27 Apr 22

We have used High Prairie for the design and maintenance of thelandscaping at our Leawood home. The initial design and installation went very well and we have been extremely pleased with their maintenance service. Their team is very professional and have done a great job of keeping our landscaping in wonderful shape throughout the year. Our relationship has been in place for over 5 years and we highly recommend High Prairie Landscape to our friends and neighbors.Steve Gound

Nancy Green

01:26 26 Apr 22

We recently completed a total patio replacement and landscaping redesign. The original patio was over 40 years old. Their design remained complimentary to the age of the house as well as selection of materials. Most impressive was the quality of the flagstone installation. They were pleasant to deal with and would definitely hire them again.

scott Malone

22:22 25 Apr 22

Katy Doll was our landscape designer, and she was great from start to finish! She assisted with an incredible berm design for our yard, as well as coordinated a project on an outdoor kitchen smoker installation. Both projects turned out beautiful. All of the High Prairie employees that came out were professional and very friendly. As can be expected on a large job, there were a couple of evergreens that didn’t survive the transplant shock, which I know sometimes happens. High Prairie and Katy were very quick and easy to work with to get the replacement plants, and Katy was great about providing updates throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend High Prairie Landscape for any of projects, as they are a great group to work with!

Tricia McCullough

00:26 21 Apr 22

We have used High Prairie since 2017 and are very pleased with their customer service and scope of work. Bruce and the entire crew are a pleasure to work with! From the landscape plans to the care of our lawn, we feel we are listened to and communicated with regularly. We enjoy seeing the same friendly faces take pride in their work of our property. We highly recommend High Prairie!

Robert Wallace

01:27 02 Nov 21

Shaun Carpenter

19:06 02 Oct 21

The High Prairie Landscape Group was a pleasure to work with from design to finish. Their team was available, responsive and and very courteous. Talked through multiple design options until we arrived at the right one. The installation team welcomed questions and explained in great detail to ensure the end product was exactly what we had visioned. Would definitely work with High Prairie again!

Guillermo Castillo

15:53 17 Sep 21

They performed beyond my expectations, prompt and no hassle

antony abraham

16:01 11 Sep 21

Walt Z

03:30 16 Jun 21

Very prompt with answering questions and provided a great service. Pricing was consistent with other vendors. Justin was great to work with and very professional.

Mark Neal

13:09 01 Jun 21

Getting good comments from passerby’s, but the best feeling is the sense of pride I get coming home to a beautiful landscape. Thanks Joe and team!

Eunhee Walker

14:18 30 Sep 20

We have contracted High Prairie to essentially redo our entire outdoor landscaping. While their estimate is the highest bid we received their service and work ethic has been seamless. We have decided to complete our work in phases with phase 1 completed. We worked with designer Katy Doll who has been attentive and presented us with a design that addressed all our concerns with current landscaping and that fit with our overall desired design. Unfortunately we could not find this with other landscape architects. Their workers arrived on time everyday, dressed in uniforms, considerate with parking on the street and friendly. They worked throughout the entire day, cleaned up at the end of the day and answered questions without hesitation. We would recommend High Prairie without hesitation and are looking forward to the completion of our project.

Verlan Deemy

14:39 04 Sep 20

Pamela Stockman

00:49 27 May 20

High Prairie did a complete landscape and drainage project at our home and we couldn’t be happier with the service we received. From the landscape designers (Katy and Joe) to the project foreman, Tad, everyone was so kind and very professional . All of our questions were promptly answered and we were impressed with the quality of the work that was done. I highly recommend this company!

Leslie Young

19:22 21 Apr 20

The staff were very friendly as well as professional. I’ve had no experience with landscaping or gardening, and they helped me create a beautiful yard that will require simple maintenance on my part. Their follow up on projects and customer service is outstanding. They are always available to answer questions which has been so helpful to me as I learn to care for my yard.

The RedFury

01:16 20 Mar 20

My backyard is phenomenal, thanks to High Prairie Landscape Group! I knew that I wanted a new deck, and something fantastic. But I didn’t know exactly what. The HPLG crew designed me a deck, spa/pool, fire pit, grill and landscaping that makes jaws drop (mine included). I can’t believe this is actually my backyard! I felt like all of my questions were answered and my needs addressed in a timely manner. The bid for the project was very detailed, so I knew exactly what the charge was for every material and service. This allowed me to know where I could select more or less expensive options to put my money where I wanted. Additionally, EVERY SINGLE member of the company was professional. I know that I made the right choice in working with HPLG, and I would chose them again.

Daniel Stanza

18:28 03 Dec 19

As another contractor in the industry I see and work with many other landscape companies and contractors. We are always glad to work with Robyn Schmitz and staff with High Prairie Landscape Group!Aside from excellent quality and craftsmanship, we’re consistently impressed with how well they plan for their projects, how well everyone in the company communicates, the professionalism of everyone on the team, and how clean and organized they keep their job sites. These variables all translate to a good experience not only for us, but it’s very apparent their clients love working with them too!I would highly recommend working with High Prairie and I will personally continue to refer them to my client base as well!

Savannah Flory

18:42 28 Nov 19

Michael Landreth

05:42 07 Jun 19

Great place to have worked for, really great people, they actually take the time to get the details done right, and they truly care. Would recommend them every time for landscaping

Kristen G

02:16 17 May 19

Can’t say enough about this company! We just finished a project with them. Joe Lyon designed our plan ( front sides and back). Beautiful design, we also used them to plant as well as plan our lighting. We have never used lighting and it is just fantastic. Everything he recommended is perfect. In a week’s time we have had no leas than 6 people ask who we used and take down their contact info. You are working with complete professionals -!you will love them!

Tad Russell

09:47 20 Sep 18

Danielle Debbrecht

04:31 01 Sep 18

Dana Laiben

11:23 25 Aug 18

High Prairie Landscape Group is the most professional landscaping company the area. From design ideas, to exact planning to installation, HPLG was amazing. The staff know their craft, and take pride in their work. Most importantly, their communication was perfect. Time lines and expectations were met as promised. The worksite was clean when the job was completed. They are a joy to work with.

Vicky Fairhurst

15:02 26 Jul 18

The High Prairie team were fantastic to work with! Nathan was very helpful and efficient and provided great advice and guidance including a calendar of care moving forward. A beautiful selection of plants was recommended which really fit with our lifestyle. The installation team of Tyler, Ryan, Andrew, Chris and LJ worked tirelessly in the heat to produce a fantastic result which will bring us joy for many years to come. Thanks guys! Highly recommended!

Cameron Wallace

14:24 26 Jul 18

This is was my first time having professional landscaping done at a property, and let me tell you High Prairie made it a very painless process. Nathan was our designer, came to our home, consulted, stayed in clear communication, and even made a video rendering of what our final product looked like.Once work started, the entire crew (despite the 90 + degree weather) worked fast and diligently to get the job done. We even had some massive rains in the middle of the project, but the crew was in high spirits to repair the rain damage. Thank you Nathan, Tyler, Ryan, Andrew, Chris, and LJ.We now have to coolest looking landscaping on the block, and the all the neighbors are wearing neck braces for the turning their heads.

David Beck

21:37 13 Jul 17

We had High Prairie install 2 massive structural retaining walls and a large patio and I couldn’t have asked for better results. The team was extremely professional from start to finish and answered all of my questions throughout the process in a timely manner. I made the mistake of hiring a different company about a year ago but they failed to even start my job and kept delaying the start date to almost a year out from originally planned then wouldn’t give me my money back (we eventually got it). I then chose High Prairie because I wanted professionals and that’s exactly what I got. I can honestly say that working with High Prairie was one of the best customer experiences I’ve ever had. Keep up the phenomenal work!

McAlister 1983

01:04 01 Jul 17

We had drainage, grading, and landscaping done at our house. The designer was great to work with. We did at least two major versions, with numerous revisions before we reached the final plan. He was always excited to hear our ideas and eager to make the changes we wanted.It took them a few days longer than they estimated to complete the work, but that was fine because they took their time and did it correctly, instead of rushing to get it done in an arbitrary number of days.They were extremely professional, easy to communicate with, and eager to answer our questions and listen to our concerns. They worked hard and had the equipment to do the job correctly.The finished landscaping already looks great even though it was planted in the fall when most of the plants were already dormant. It will look amazing next year when all the plants have leaves. We have had a number of positive comments from our neighbors already.I would highly recommend them if you have any drainage, grading, or landscaping that you want done correctly.

ChiChi Puhl

16:10 28 Jun 17

I have been gardening for over 25 years. High Prairie does excellent work. Robyn Schmitz, owner, is a fabulous designer with fresh, exciting and creative skills, coupled with a mastery of the horticultural aspects of all the plants, shrubs and trees. We have used Robyn and her knowledgeable people several times and will continue to do so. To find the talent that High Prairie brings to a project is rare. I have and continue to recommend High Prairie to other individuals & businesses, including HOA’s.

DeLisa Olson

03:29 20 Jun 17

The brilliance of High Prairie Landscape Group is evident in their design, quality, attention to detail and professionalism in every project they complete. No matter the size of your landscape desires, or dream outdoor living space/patio, High Prairie Landscape Group will not only make it happen, but ensure that it surpasses your expectations.

Paula Koch

16:00 19 Jun 17

High Prairie Landscape exceeded my expectations. I was a small project but always felt my project was their priority. Tyler custom designed my project working with my quirky ‘must haves’. Per my request he shopped and picked up a few accessories that I suspect most customers would want to choose themselves.The owner Robyn Schmitz and designer Tyler were excellent communicators and made sure I was satisfied with each step of the project. If you are looking for professional, personal, high quality landscaping, go to High Prairie Landscaping. You will not be disappointed!

Suzie Laughlin

15:06 14 Jun 17

We recently completed a landscape project with High Prairie Landscape Group. Tyler Banken was great to work with and very helpful in designing the project. The plantings he selected were nicely sized and in great shape. His whole crew was great. We’d highly recommend them and in fact have them contracted for the maintenance of our property.

Mariann Vandenberg

20:47 13 Jun 17

I am quite pleased with the design and installation! The team led by Tyler did a great job with filling my “front of house” with attractive and low maintenance plants. The written descriptions of the plants had how to best maintain the was detailed and easy to follow. I would highly recommend High Prairie Landscape Group for advice, design and installation

Terry Tyrrell

21:50 09 Jun 17

They did an outstanding job of designing and installing a backyard shade garden. We asked for perennials, color, variety, and low maintenance and they came up with a beautiful design. The plants they installed were large and healthy and they have provided detailed watering and maintenance instructions. They are truly expert in their field and care about satisfying the customer.

Jeffrey Goldsby

12:06 09 Jun 17

Great company with a friendly knowledgeable staff, have and will continue to strongly recommend them and their services.

Rae Olson

03:58 09 Jun 17

High Prairie Landscape Group do a terrific job! From their vast knowledge of plants to the professional installation, you can’t go wrong having them make your home everything you dreamed it could be.

Bill Eckert

18:44 14 Jul 16

I have worked with many lawn maintenance and landscaping companies and have always been disappointed in service, quality of work and customer relations until NOW. High Prairie is absolutely the best company I have ever worked with. The maintenance service contract was custom designed for my needs and easily adjustable. The landscaping design and workmanship from a new patio, trees, bushes, plants, flowers was over the TOP the best and fairly priced. When there is a storm, the guys come by and pick up the yard. The workmen are very professional. The owner Robyn is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and just a joy to work with. Hire them!

Matt Young

14:27 07 Jul 16

As a fellow landscaper and friend of High Prairie Landscape Group, I give them a BIG 5 STARS!Having a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture, knowing the crew members on a personal level and a working level, and over 15 years of Landscaping behind my belt running my own company, i can truly give this company an honest review.The Name of the company describes them perfect in many ways:HIGH- They only preform the HIGHest quality work. When quality is what you need and a Professional/Well educated Crew is what you hope for, this is the company for you.PRAIRIE- When I think of a Prairie I think of OPEN areas, This company has awesome designers that have a wide open list of ideas that they can present to you for your landscape needs. You give them a direction and they will surpass your design and landscape expectations!LANDSCAPE- Focusing on ONLY Landscape needs, High Prairie makes sure that all your needs are taken care of. Specializing in Landscaping makes sure they are up to date on all the latest trends, issues, and methods to ensure that you have the best outcome in your landscape today, and in many many years from now!GROUP- They truly are a Group, when you see a company you can call them a Group. Not only having a Group of well education, skilled, and easy going people. They will all help each other get the job done, and make sure that the best possible crew member is on your job for your particular landscape needs.LLC- It is always a sigh of relief knowing you have a “Real Business” taking care of your needs. Having insurance, licensed and the stability of the company to back your landscape needs many years from now. They stand behind their work and make sure that the customer is always happy.I would only consider High Prairie Landscape Group LLC if you want a honest, trustworthy, well educated, professional Group to create and maintain a landscape that you will be happy with for many years to come.

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