About six years ago, Brad Smith and his crew turned my tiny Dundee backyard into an urban oasis with a pot fountain, an ornamental tree, trellises to block the unsightly elements (trash cans, etc) and beautiful plantings. Last Spring, he completely redid the gardens I have struggled with for years, putting in plants that were appropriate in size and sunlight needs. He also created beautiful window boxes and container gardens. He is prompt, friendly, reasonably priced and one of the only contractors I have ever worked with that gave me exactly what I hoped for.
If you need a row of shrubs planted or even a 300-pound root ball tree, we can help you. We work with local nurseries as much as possible to find the right plant life that thrives in Eastern Nebraska. If you need an idea on what to plant that’s where I can help you too.
Native and Exotic Plant Life
Twenty plus years of landscaping design has given me the experience to know exactly what trees, shrubs, grasses...
It might just be twice a year, but in the fall and spring, right around winter, things look pretty rough in the yard. We’re happy to help. We want your yard to be ready for every season no matter what time of year.
Fall Cleanup
The Autumn brings a lot of leaves in Eastern Nebraska. We’re lucky to have so many old growth trees, but it gets pretty thick in October and November. That’s why Heartland Gardens is...
From monthly cleanups, lawn mowing and even scheduled pond maintenance, Heartland Gardens of Omaha can help you take care of all the little things you might not have the time for. Life gets busy and you want your yard to look great. Let us help you with some of the more routine things that need to be taken care of to maintain a beautiful yard.
Every yard is different and so are every homeowner’s needs. That’s why my 20 years of experience in landscape design and installation can help you have the landscaping you’ve always wanted. Landscaping can include everything from bed plantings to even hardscaping, water features and even fencing. We have experience in all of these fields and can help you actualize what you have in mind.
Green landscaping, or sustainable landscaping, is an exciting new way of taking new and old ideas and creating beautiful, self-sufficient yard ecosystem. We try to use plants as often as possible that use less water, require less maintenance, limit the need for chemicals and look great in any landscape.
I’ve been including native plants and grasses in the planning phases since I started designing over 20 years...
My name is Brad Smith and I’ve been helping homeowners take their ideas and bringing them to life for over 20 years. I can take a concept and draw it out, then present it to you as a plan for your newly landscaped yard. I listen to what your needs are and find out a way to make the most of your budget with locally sourced plants and materials. My team and I build from the...
If you have a pond you know that there’s a lot of maintenance. That’s where Heartland Gardens of Omaha can help you. We carry a variety of pond supplies and if we don’t have them on hand we’ll order them for you. Whether you’re short on chemicals, need some new solutions or even need to find Koi fish, we can help you out.
I worked on my first pond installation over 15 years ago with a friend. I found out that I have a passion for incorporating water features into my designs, and building them standalone as their own projects. Some people want a large-scale pond that’s deep and wide, while others want a small water feature that they can have in a corner of their yard. Either way, I can design a pond that’s uniquely yours.
If you want the benefits of a water feature, but not the maintenance of a pond, then a pondless waterfall is exactly what you need. You may have the concern of having children or pets and would rather not have a pond in your yard. You might just want to enjoy the tranquility of running water without all of the hassle. We can come up with a solution.
Fifteen years ago I helped a friend on a pond job. Today it’s a staple of Heartland Garden’s business. We have years of experience in the design, construction, and maintenance of all kind of water features, from large-scale to small.
There really isn’t any limit to what you can do with water feature concepts. We can take a simple pot and build a centerpiece, or create a huge...
Man have we done some unique water features. From ponds to pondless waterfalls we’ve just about covered it all, but we’re looking for even more cool projects to take on. Check out the images below to see just a few of these water features.
Enjoy the weather and relax. That’s what we want you to do. The perfect way to make this happen is by having a patio built to enjoy a day in your back yard, set up the grill and bring out the lawn chairs. You can make the most of you yard by having a beautiful patio space built out of premium materials.
Professional Patios, Beautiful Designs
The materials we use are sourced by a variety of suppliers that...
If you have a yard that’s in need of a unique accent you may want to consider a walkway. We can take a variety of materials and lay down the perfect walkway element for your yard. Brick, flagstone and pavers are just 3 of the many types of materials you’ll have to choose from.
Incorporate A Walkway Into Your Yard or Hardscape
Each walkway is built on a layer of sand and leveled for an even tread. Sometimes...
Retaining walls can be a big undertaking. As a contractor I need to take into account each wall on a case by case basis. The types of materials that will be used and the ways your wall will be constructed are completely specific to your project. The thing to do when you have to do when you ask for bids is to ask questions.
What Kind Of Quality Are You Getting?
Here are some things that should be asked by any...
When you have a large scale project underway, sometimes everything needs to be accounted for. That’s why we even install steps for hilly yards and along with retaining walls. We have a variety of materials to choose from and I always go to great lengths to make sure your stone steps blend in with your existing environment.
Anything Can Be Incorporated Into A Professional Hardscape
You may ask yourself, ‘Do I need a fire pit?’ My answer is, “Of course you do!” I have a custom built fire pit that’s been designed to accent my stone patio. It’s pretty great when you get to incorporate one of these features into a large scale project.
Yes, You Can Have Your Own Custom, Stone Fire Pit
Why would you mess with an old fire ring when you can have a custom built, stone fire pit? Just like all of...
A lot of yard projects involve some kind of hardscaped element. Whether it’s retaining walls, patios or walkways, I always use premium, locally sourced materials that are built to last. We install with the same integrity as the materials we use. All hardscaped projects can look great too. With a variety of stone materials, we can create projects with a variety of sizes,...
A fence can mean privacy, security, or even the safety of children and pets. That’s why we customize our fences to meet your needs. All aspects of area, height, grading, materials and even gates are taken into consideration to construct a sturdy and long lasting fence line for your yard.
