About Backyard by design
A passion for excellence
How we take your backyard to the next level
Customer focus
We walk through every aspect of the design with you so you fully understand the value and options available.
Award-winning design
Custom drafted to fit the needs and dreams of your family, landscape, and lifestyle.
Experienced teams
Years of experience helps you avoid costly mistakes as our highly qualified experts handles any situation with ease.
Nation-wide recognition
See us on HGTV Urban Oasis
We had the incredible opportunity to contribute to the HGTV Urban Oasis 2024 home in Kansas City, Missouri! From elegant outdoor spaces to innovative design elements, we were proud to have been a part of this project.
Excellence in Action: Our Awards




Nation-wide recognition
See us on Yard Crashers
Check out season 17 of Yard Crashers where Backyard by Design assists host Matt Blashaw with a ‘Kansas City English Garden’ transformation. Starting as a soggy, sloping yard to the ultimate outdoor space, it becomes the homeowner’s dream come true.
A broad community
Areas we create
Olathe, KS
Overland Park, KS
Leawood, KS
Prairie Village, KS
Lenexa, KS
Shawnee, KS
Liberty, MO
Parkville, MO
Kansas City, MO
Blue Springs, MO
Lee’s Summit, MO
Gladstone, MO
AN AWARD WINNING TEAM
Meet our expert team
Seasoned experts who work with you to custom build the backyard of your dreams.

Todd Higgins
President

Karl Hying
Production Manager

David Fox
Senior Landscape Designer

Lara Borges
Interior Designer - Materials Specialist - Custom Outdoor Furniture Consultant

Lora Webster
Controller

Ellen Holder
Office Manager
Experts you can rely on
Award-winning quality
Our work has won awards from numerous prestigious outdoor and pool experts and partnerships and affiliations keeps us accountable and up to date on the latest products and trends in the market.
“Each project is made up of micro projects—the cabanas, the outdoor kitchens—where we excel is bringing it together in a meaningful way.”
Awards & Recognition




Certifications & Partnerships



