Meridian's Premier Landscape Designer

Meridian's rapid growth means many new homes are ready for the landscape transformation they deserve. Whether your yard is a blank slate or ready for a redesign, Hockema brings creative vision and skilled craftsmanship to every project.

Landscaping new construction in Meridian

A lot of Meridian homes come with builder-grade landscaping: a strip of sod, a few shrubs and a basic sprinkler system in front, and sometimes bare dirt in back. Underneath, the topsoil has usually been scraped and the ground compacted by months of construction equipment. That's why new lawns in new subdivisions often struggle and new patios can settle. We start by fixing the ground, then design the yard. Our guide to new construction landscaping in Meridian walks through where to begin.

HOA guidelines

Most Meridian subdivisions have an HOA, and many require landscaping to be finished within a set time after closing and approved before work begins. We put together a clear plan showing plants, materials and layout that's ready to submit to the architectural committee, which keeps the approval quick and avoids surprises later.

Pressurized irrigation

Many Meridian neighborhoods water their yards with pressurized irrigation, a separate non-potable system that's turned on in spring and off in fall. Because that water comes from canals, it can carry silt, so filters matter, especially on drip lines. We design systems around your water source, set up zones by plant type, and make sure everything can be blown out before the first hard freeze.

Smaller lots and close neighbors

Meridian back yards are often compact and overlooked by two-story homes on every side. A good design makes a small yard feel bigger and more private: one well-sized patio instead of several cramped zones, a pergola or tall planting where a neighbor's window looks in, and plants layered by height so the fence disappears. Every square foot has to earn its place.

Yards built for families

Meridian is a family town, and most of our projects here are designed around kids and pets. That usually means keeping a patch of durable lawn where children actually play, a patio big enough for a table and a grill, a fire pit for evenings, and paths that hold up to traffic. Lighting along the walkways and steps makes the yard safe after dark. See outdoor living for how these pieces fit together.

Popular Meridian projects

Replacing a builder's concrete pad with a larger paver patio.
Gas fire pits with built-in seat walls.
Compact outdoor kitchens that fit a smaller yard.
Front yard xeriscaping that meets HOA standards with less water and mowing.
Landscape lighting for curb appeal and safer evenings.

Updating an established yard

Not every Meridian project is new construction. In neighborhoods that are ten or twenty years old, the trees have grown in, the original patio has cracked or settled, and the planting has outgrown its beds. Those yards are great candidates for a redesign that keeps the best of what's there and rebuilds the rest. Either way, it starts with a site visit and a conversation. Reach out to set one up.

Landscape Design in Meridian, Idaho