About Us

For over two decades, we have passionately designed and installed properties, creating lasting beauty in outdoor spaces. With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality, Next to Nature is THE premier landscape and lawn care company in the Kansas City metro area. Our dedicated team treats every project, whether commercial or residential, with respect and appreciation for our valued customers. Your yard is no longer just for kids and pets; we create high-quality landscapes and outdoor living areas that allow you to truly enjoy your space, like an extension of your home or a mini vacation from the daily grind.

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Serving the greater Kansas City area with integrity, innovation, and hard work since 2002

As an industry-leading landscape company, we specialize in design, installation and maintenance. We have set the standard for quality and craftsmanship.

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Our Story

Next to Nature Landscape LLC was founded in 2002 by Wayne Barber and David Ward. In a very short amount of time Next to Nature has become the standard for high-end commercial and residential maintenance and landscape services in the Kansas City area. We specialize in maintaining commercial and residential properties and provide turf, tree, and shrub application programs, and snow removal. We install upscale landscapes, outdoor living spaces, lighting, and irrigation systems. The company began with 5 full-time employees and now employees more than 180 peak-season employees. Our management team has over 75 years of experience in the green industry and a combined tenure of more than 50 years with Next to Nature. Together we have built a team of landscape professionals with proven success in recruiting local talent.

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Meet Our Team

From small beginnings, the company began with 5 full-time employees and now employs more than 180 peak-season employees. Our management team has over 75 years of experience in the green industry and a combined tenure of more than 50 years with Next to Nature. Together we have built a team of landscape professionals with proven success in recruiting local talent.

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