Star, Idaho Landscape Services

Star is one of the Treasure Valley's hidden gems, and its homeowners appreciate quality craftsmanship. We design landscapes that respect the rural character of Star while bringing modern outdoor living to your property.

Landscapes that fit Star's rural character

Star sits between Eagle and Middleton along the Boise River, and it has grown quickly from a small farm town into one of the valley's busiest places to build. Even so, it keeps a country feel. Many properties here are larger than in Boise or Meridian, some with acreage, pasture or room for animals, and homeowners want landscapes that suit that setting instead of looking like a city lot dropped into a field.

Less lawn on bigger lots

Mowing and watering an acre of grass takes over your summer. We usually keep lawn close to the house where it gets used, and plant the outer areas with native grasses, shrubs and trees that need far less water and care. Xeriscaping on a large property is less about rock and more about choosing plants that look at home in open country.

Wind and open exposure

Open ground means afternoon wind, and a patio that faces into it won't get much use. Windbreak plantings of evergreens and shrubs, seating set in the shelter of the house, and seat walls around a fire pit make outdoor space comfortable. Trees planted early pay off for decades in shade and shelter.

Irrigation on larger properties

Many Star properties rely on canal water or a pressurized irrigation system. Long runs, varied plantings and sediment in the water all affect how a system should be built. We zone lawns, beds and trees separately, use drip where it makes sense, and add filtration that keeps emitters from clogging.

Popular Star projects

Generous paver or stone patios that take advantage of open views.
Wood-burning or gas fire pits for cool country evenings.
Outdoor kitchens for families who entertain outside.
Water features that bring sound and wildlife to a quiet property.
Landscape lighting for long driveways and dark rural nights, aimed down to keep the stars visible.

New homes in Star

Star's newer subdivisions bring the same challenges as anywhere else in the valley: compacted soil from construction, a basic builder landscape and HOA rules on what can be built and when. We fix the ground first, then design a yard that meets the guidelines and works for how you live.

Plan the whole property

Big lots tend to get landscaped a piece at a time, and the pieces rarely connect. A landscape plan for the whole property sets where the patio, paths, trees and planting go, so each phase fits the last. Contact us to start with a site visit.

Landscape Design in Star, Idaho