ABOUT US
Who We Are
We have a passion for providing the best customer experience associated with the design and installation of our clients' outdoor enhancements. We are committed as a company to pursue a path of continuing education for our employees in order to learn the most efficient techniques in the green industry and to have the most current information of materials available to use in our projects. We are an efficiently small, family owned and operated landscape company that offers design/build expertise, turf maintenance services and snow removal. Our goal is to exceed your expectations from start to finish.
WHAT WE DO
Our Services
Landscape Design
Installation Services
Hardscaping has become a very important part of the design process in our area because it allows the designer to create separate spaces in your outdoor environment through the creative installation of retaining walls, patios, paths and other “hard” elements. We can design and install any of these hardscape elements that best reflect your personal style and that best compliments the architecture of your house. The types of hardscape material is almost endless. In our area, we use a wide range of natural stone, modular or concrete cast blocks and pavers and synthetic stone to achieve the effect our clients desire. A simple, yet effective landscape element is the boulder. Especially for those who love nature it is important to have large boulders scattered throughout the landscape. These can be merely for decoration or for function as in natural sitting areas or retaining walls.
Another trend in the area is to install something that produces heat and light. This includes features such as firepits, fireplaces, and outdoor kitchen areas. Again, these vary in size, shape, color, and function so there are limitless possibilities for you to choose from.
Beyond just creating a landscape design for you, we can install it as well. Our knowledgeable installers can read the landscape plan accurately and will verify with the designer that the placement of the plant material is correct before planting. After all of the new plant material has been planted according to horticultural guidelines appropriate to our location, they will either install a hardwood mulch or decorative rock in your new landscape beds to finish off the project. This will give the landscape a crisp, clean look. We also can bulk deliver some material if desired.
Professional outdoor lighting systems can greatly increase the beauty and value of your home. We specialize in designing and installing high quality low voltage lighting systems. We can offer our years of experience to help create the perfect nighttime environment at your residence. Unlike some companies, we carefully configure our systems to account for circumstances of electrical voltage drop, future expansion, and ease of maintenance to help ensure that your system will last for many years to come. We can create a CAD lighting layout that will show you where all of the fixtures will be located and the transformer that controls the system.
We can provide a comprehensive site analysis of any water problems or potential flood areas and create solutions to help remedy the issues. Every property is unique and needs a custom drainage plan to address any water related problems. French drains, downspout extensions, dry creek beds and natural drainage swails are just a few ways to combat troublesome areas.
As a company that desires to educate our customers through proper horticultural practices, we strive to be the best at overall landscape maintenance which includes tree and shrub pruning, annual mulch installation, seasonal color, sod installation, fall leaf cleanups, and debris removal. We have the knowledge and experience to teach you, the consumer, when is the best time to perform these services to achieve the best result. Also, it is our desire to create a comprehensive maintenance schedule that will help save our clients’ money in the end.
There are a variety of landscape features that we are proud to install because of the beauty and function they lend to the outdoor environment. Water features provide a sense of relaxation due to the sound of running water. We install ponds, pondless waterfalls, fountains, and bubbling rocks. Every water feature is different because of our clients’ creative imagination and we are happy to accommodate.
Irrigation services include adding heads to existing zones, controller adjustments and upgrades, system turn-ons, nozzle and spray head upgrades, and parts replacement. We want to make sure that your system is at its best so you are not paying for unneeded water resources.
Annual snow removal contracts, per push pricing or post storm emergency clearing are just a few of the ways Bold Outdoors can help service our clients. We focus on small business and church lots as well as residential driveways. We offer snow clearing and de-icing.
If you are in need of a consultation from a college educated horticulturalist and landscape designer to aid in plant selection or general design advice, we will be able to arrange a meeting at your place of residence. This service will be charged per hour or any partial hour. After consultation, we can provide general concept designs or plant specific information and pictures if desired for an additional charge.
Maintenance Support
THE DREAM TEAM
Our Team
Josh Graber
OWNER
Bold Outdoors is a family-owned and operated landscape company. Josh is fully supported by his wife, Staci, and his four children. Staci is the CFO (Chief Family Officer) of the company and keeps everything running smoothly day to day. Preston currently attends a local college, but can be found time to time working alongside Josh on the jobsite. At times, Staci and the girls also make it out to a project and help out with various tasks.
FROM START TO FINISH
Our Preliminary Process
Schedule an Appointment
Meet at the Project Site
Provide a Free Estimate or Initial Conceptual Design
Landscape Design & Review
Material Choices & Final Estimate
HAPPY CLIENTS
Our Testimonials
Josh designed and installed a two-tiered paver-stone patio for us as well as front and backyard landscaping. I could not be more thrilled with the job they did! It looks simply fantastic. I've known Josh for several years and he is a solid Christian man with integrity who goes above and beyond to provide a top-notch product. He was very patient with me when I kept changing my mind on the plant choices. He is incredibly knowledgeable about what blooms best and in what location and in what plant combination...etc. I would not hesitate to recommend Josh and his crew to anyone and everyone! We will be thoroughly enjoying our yard for many years to come! Thanks Josh!!
Josh of Bold Outdoors was a very professional, hard working landscape service provider. He worked with me very well blending his ideas with that I had already done in my landscape. He worked with me instead of telling me all I had done 'wrong', which I very much appreciated. He arrived when he said he would. Worked long and hard hours. Kept me informed of his job progress. He got the jobs done when he said he would. I found him to be honest and doing good work and will use him again on my next landscape project! Outstanding people!
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RECENT WORKS
Our Portfolio
RESOURCES
Our Suppliers
Belgard hardscape products and materials feature a wide range of outdoor pavers, wall systems, and modular outdoor kitchens and fireplaces to help you build the outdoor living spaces you’ve always dreamed of.
For over fifty years, Unilock has been transforming ordinary outdoor spaces into beautiful places that bring friends, families, and communities together.
Here at Semco Outdoor, we offer both the best products in the area and the most expert staff to help you choose the right natural stone, pavers, gravels, mulches, fire pits, decorative gravel, cobbles and more.
A collection of green industry supplies including irrigation, lighting, chemicals, plants, outdoor living and hardscapes.
In the Kansas City area, we’re known for our expansive selection of premium-quality plant material and hardscaping products.
In the fifty plus years since, Suburban has grown into a multi-faceted retail, wholesale and service organization dedicated to the principles of growing superior products, providing excellent service and always delivering great value.
INFORMATION
Our Fine Print
- Acceptance of Proposal. Upon Customer’s written, electronic or verbal acceptance of the Proposal from Bold, the Proposal shall constitute a binding contract between Bold and the Customer which shall be governed by the terms set forth herein, all associated warranties and amounts set forth in the Proposal. All prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. Proposal is valid for a period of 30 days from the bid creation date.
- Bold ensures that all work will be completed in a substantial workmanlike manner according to specifications submitted, per standard practices.
- The Customer agrees that Bold has full authority to change, manipulate or modify all design elements to deal with site conditions, functionality, material availability and any other viable reason. All changes will attempt to keep the original concept of the design in place.
- The Proposal is contingent upon accidents, acts of God, and all delays beyond Bold’s control.
- The Customer agrees that Bold shall not be liable for any losses or damages (including defects in workmanship, materials or labor) caused by persons or entities who are not employed by or under contract with Bold.
- The Customer agrees that Bold shall not be liable for damages, losses or extra expense (not included in Proposal) due to unknown underground foreign material such as rock, tree stumps/roots, utilities, construction debris, heavily compacted sub-soil, irrigation or drainage systems and/or any other hidden obstructions. Any labor and materials associated with the removal, special handling, or repair of such objects will be charged in addition to the Proposal.
- The Customer agrees that Bold shall not be liable for losses or damages caused by, contributed to, resulted from or exacerbated by any directional earth movements.
- Change Orders. No verbal or written change order requests shall be binding upon Bold, unless Bold performs the work, in which the Change Order will be binding on Customer and Bold. All additional charges associated with such change orders will be the responsibility of the Customer and will be added to the Proposal.
- Payment Terms. All projects in excess of $5,000 will require a 50% deposit to be paid prior to project commencement. Final balance is due from the Customer at the time of the completion of the work. All projects that extend beyond 30 days will have progress payments due at 30 days and every two weeks that follow. Progress payments will be 25% of remaining balance of the time. A finance charge of 1.75% will be added to any principal balance that persists beyond 30 days and will be added to the principle balance every 30 days thereafter. Currently only cash and checks are acceptable forms of payment.
- Legal Matters. All attorneys’ fees and expenses, title work and court costs dealing with the legal enforcement of Bold’s terms and conditions shall be recoverable and added to all other sums due from the Customer.
- Lien Notice. Failure of this Contractor to pay those persons supplying material or services to complete this contract can result in the filing of a mechanics lien on the property which is the subject of this contract pursuant to Kansas Chapter 60 Article 11. To avoid this result, you may ask this Contractor for “lien waivers” from all persons supplying material or services for the work described in this contract. Failure to secure lien waivers may result in your paying for labor and materials twice.
Bold Outdoors LLC (“Bold”) and the customer (“Customer”) identified in the accompanying Proposal agree:
- Acceptance of Proposal. Upon Customer’s written, electronic or verbal acceptance of the Proposal from Bold, the Proposal shall constitute a binding contract between Bold and the Customer which shall be governed by the terms set forth herein.
- Warranty does not cover discoloration or efflorescence of concrete based materials, stains caused by foreign substances, damage caused by extreme weather conditions (drought, excessive heat, flood, tornado or high winds), fire, vandalism, theft, animals, mechanical means, lack of or excess moisture or other factors beyond our control nor modifications or repairs done by the homeowner or anyone other than a Bold Outdoors LLC employee.
- The Customer agrees to provide all proper care related to plants and materials utilized at their property to ensure survivability, health and appearance of such materials. The success or failure of plants depends on their care, good soil, sufficient water and adequate drainage. These are necessary for plants to live and thrive, and are required in order for Bold’s warranty to be valid.
- Express limited Warranty: Limitation on Liability: Bold provides the following limited warranty on landscape labor and materials if the Customer abides by the proper care mentioned in #2 above.
- Plants will be replaced only once if after inspection it is determined that said plants died of no fault by the Customer. Replacement plants are not warrantied.
- Plant replacements are subject to availability. Sizes and varieties can be changed by Bold if original plant is not available.
- All plant warranty claims have a 2 month waiting period from time of installation. Plant replacement warranty is void for plants installed in June and July.
- Warranties are non-transferable.
- There will be no cash refunds.
- All warranties will be voided due to invoices or statements that have not been paid in full within 30 days of completion date. All past due accounts permanently void all warranties.
- The Customer is responsible for initiating all warranty claims in writing (letter, email or website contact form). Bold will visit the project site a maximum of two times during the warranty period to replace plant material or repair defects in workmanship. Any other trip to the site for these services will incur a $50 trip charge billed to the Customer.
- The warranty is restricted as noted in the sections below.
All shrubs and perennials are warranted for the full cost of labor and materials for a period of 1 year from the date of installation unless any of the plants are found on the following list whereas the warranty does not apply:
- Groundcovers
- Rhododendrons
- Azaleas
- Nandina
All trees are warranted for the full cost of labor and materials for a period of 6 months from the date of installation unless any of the trees are found on the following list or any of the specific situations are present whereas the full warranty does not apply:
- Flowering Dogwoods
- Deciduous trees of 3″+ or 10’+ multi-trunked clump trees will be covered at 50% cost of labor and materials to replace
- Evergreens of 8’+ will be covered at 50% cost of labor and materials to replace
Any replacements desired after the 6 month warranty has expired and within one year of the installation date can be requested. They will be covered at 50% cost of labor and materials to replace.
Due to the physical nature and viability of grass seed and sod there is no expressed or implied warranty on seed germination rates or coverage and sod survivability after installation.
Annual flowers are seasonal plants that rely on a number of environmental factors to succeed that are out of our control so there is no warranty associated with this category of plants.
All new irrigation systems and repairs will be warranted for a period of 1 year from the date of installation if the components are subjected to normal use. Physical damage caused by any source including weather, machines, people or animals are not covered under this warranty. This damage can be fixed and billed based on a labor and materials basis. If the irrigation system controller has been changed by the homeowner after the original installation and subsequent problems occur due to its manipulation then repair charges will apply.
There is no implied or expressed warranty for any drainage work performed on your property nor is there any guarantee against water leakage into buildings. Drainage systems are installed to aid in the effective dispersal of water away from sensitive areas, but they cannot be guaranteed as there are many other factors that affect water movement.
All block retaining walls installed by Bold Outdoors LLC are covered for a period of one year against faulty workmanship. This warranty covers any installation settling that may occur through no fault of the customer.
All concrete paver patios, driveways or pathways installed by Bold Outdoors LLC are covered for a period of one year against faulty workmanship. This warranty covers any installation settling that may occur through no fault of the customer.
All materials used in outdoor living areas including, but not limited to, fire-pits, fireplaces, grills, appliances, shade structures are subject to the manufacturer’s warranty. All outdoor living features installed by Bold Outdoors LLC are covered for a period of one year against faulty workmanship. This warranty covers any installation settling that may occur through no fault of the customer.
Materials are subject to the manufacturer’s warranty. Workmanship is covered for a period of one year from date of installation. This warranty excludes outdoor fixture light bulbs, wire damage from any cause and any physical damage caused by animals or acts of God.