Business Details
Custom Landscaping & Outdoor Living Experts Near Parkville
By The Blade has been dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces since its founding over two decades ago. Our team brings extensive expertise in crafting custom landscapes, irrigation systems, and outdoor living solutions tailored to each client's vision. With a focus on blending practicality and aesthetics, we handle every project phasefrom design to constructionensuring seamless integration with existing environments. Our award-winning team combines 22 years of hands-on experience with a commitment to quality, offering services like lawn maintenance, pool design, and Total Exterior Management. We prioritize client collaboration, ensuring every detail reflects individual preferences while using premium materials built to withstand the elements.Our philosophy centers on creating harmonious outdoor environments where families can connect with nature without the burden of maintenance. This approach has earned us recognition as Kansas City Symphony Showhouse providers and a trusted partner for both residential and commercial clients across Lenexa, Parkville, and surrounding regions. Through personalized service and meticulous attention to detail, we continue to redefine what it means to embrace outdoor living year-round.
Services
Lawn Care
Landscape Design
Irrigation Systems
Pool Construction
Outdoor Kitchens
Fire Pits
Outdoor Lighting
Aquascapes
Total Exterior Management
Water Features
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of dedicated landscaping expertise since 1998.
- Our award-winning team provides hands-on industry experience beyond academic study.
- We implement Total Exterior Management for comprehensive property maintenance solutions.
- Custom designs incorporate functional aesthetics that seamlessly blend with construction.
- Our irrigation systems are customized to meet specific environmental conditions.
What people say
Award-winning designs
Custom solutions
Quality craftsmanship
Personalized service
Dedicated team
Services
Lawn Care
Our comprehensive lawn care program includes regular mowing, edging, trimming, and seasonal treatments tailored to local climate conditions. We apply specialized fertilizers and pest control measures at optimal times to ensure healthy, vibrant turf year-round. Our team monitors for disease and infestations, providing proactive solutions to maintain pristine lawn conditions.
Landscape Design
We create personalized outdoor environments featuring decorative elements like seasonal flowers, ornamental grasses, natural stone accents, and mulched garden beds. Our designs integrate functional spaces with aesthetic appeal, incorporating hardscaping features and sustainable planting schemes. The 22-year experienced team ensures practical implementation matching construction realities.
Pool Construction
We design and build customized swimming pools featuring varied shapes, water elements, and integrated outdoor living features. Services include installation of energy-efficient systems, LED lighting, and complementary hardscaping. Our team oversees complete construction from initial concept to final details like stone walls and integrated fire features.
Irrigation Systems
We implement customized irrigation solutions featuring smart controllers, water-efficient sprinkler systems, and drainage management. Services include system audits, backflow testing, and maintenance plans tailored to property size and vegetation needs. Our approach optimizes water usage while maintaining landscape health.
Outdoor Kitchens
We construct complete outdoor kitchen systems featuring premium appliances, stone countertops, and weather-resistant cabinetry. Designs incorporate functional cooking areas with grills, smokers, and beverage stations, integrated with ambient lighting and durable materials. Each installation complements the home's architectural style.
People
Patrick Vogt
Owner & Chief Ambassador of Outdoor Living
Patrick Vogt founded By The Blade after graduating from Park Hill High School in 1998. With over 25 years of hands-on experience, his vision transformed a teenage lawn mowing business into an award-winning landscaping company. He specializes in creating functional outdoor environments that maximize family enjoyment.
Bob Graves
Ambassador of Lawnscape Sales
Bob Graves brings 30 years of landscaping industry experience to By The Blade. His expertise spans nursery operations, plant selection, and transforming client visions into reality. Bob focuses on combining horticultural knowledge with creative design to deliver customized outdoor solutions that meet both aesthetic and practical requirements.
Questions
What areas does By The Blade serve?
We provide landscaping services in Lenexa, Parkville, Kansas City, and surrounding areas.
Do you offer irrigation system installation?
Yes, we design and install customized irrigation systems with smart controllers and efficient water management solutions.
Can you handle complete landscape renovations?
Our Total Exterior Management service maintains every aspect of your outdoor environment including complete renovations.
What types of outdoor features can you install?
We install decks, retaining walls, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, water features, and lighting systems.
How experienced is your design team?
Our award-winning team has 22 years of hands-on landscaping experience, combining practical expertise with creative design.
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