Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in Columbia, MO
Founded in 1985, ROST has established itself as a premier landscape design and build firm in central Missouri. Our founders, Tim and Toby ROST, began their journey while attending the University of Missouri, driven by a vision to create stunning and unique outdoor spaces. Over nearly four decades, we have expanded our offerings to include comprehensive landscaping services, landscape maintenance, irrigation solutions, and a full-service garden center. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional design services and meticulous installation tailored to each client's needs. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our clients, ensuring satisfaction through personalized attention and quality craftsmanship.With a focus on both residential and commercial properties, we serve Columbia, MO, and surrounding areas, including Kansas City, St. Louis, and Jefferson City. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our use of advanced technology, certified technicians, and a customer-centric approach that prioritizes functionality and beauty. From initial consultation to final execution, we strive to transform outdoor spaces into functional, aesthetically pleasing environments that enhance our clients' lifestyles and property values.
Services
Landscaping Design
Irrigation Installation
Landscape Maintenance
Garden Center
Outdoor Lighting
Fencing Solutions
Retaining Walls
Pergolas
Artificial Turf
Water Features
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer nearly four decades of landscaping expertise in central Missouri.
- Our team provides comprehensive design, installation, and maintenance services.
- We employ certified technicians for irrigation system backflow testing.
- We serve Columbia, MO and surrounding areas including Kansas City and St. Louis.
- Our custom solutions cater to both residential and commercial properties.
Services
Landscaping Design/Build
We create custom landscapes combining aesthetic appeal with functional design. Our team collaborates directly with clients to develop detailed plans for patios, walkways, water features, and more. Services include hardscaping, softscaping, and installation of boulders, pergolas, and artificial turf to transform outdoor spaces.
Landscape Maintenance
Our maintenance division offers tailored schedules for residential and commercial properties. Services include mulching, edging, pruning, fertilization, seasonal cleanups, and annual plantings. Experienced crews ensure year-round beauty through customized care plans and efficient execution.
Superior Irrigation
We design and install automated irrigation systems using advanced technology for water efficiency. Services include backflow testing, winterization, repairs, and smart controller integration. Commercial systems optimize coverage while residential solutions ensure precise watering for lawns and garden beds.
Outdoor Lighting
Our low-voltage and LED lighting solutions enhance security and aesthetics. Services include path lighting, accent lights, and smart controls with dimming/color options. Installations focus on safety, energy efficiency, and extending outdoor usability through strategic illumination.
Fencing Solutions
We provide ornamental aluminum and steel fencing for residential and commercial properties. Services include driveway gates, pool fencing, and boundary definition with customizable designs. Durable materials ensure security while complementing architectural styles and landscape aesthetics.
People
Brendan Rost
Landscape Designer
Brendan ROST brings extensive design expertise to ROST, Inc., collaborating with clients to create tailored outdoor spaces. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, he ensures each project aligns with individual needs and budgetary requirements.
Jacob Porter
Landscape Designer
Jacob Porter specializes in transforming landscapes through creative design solutions. His attention to detail and commitment to quality ensures clients receive functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor environments that enhance property value and usability.
Nate Anderson
Landscape Designer
Nate Anderson combines technical skill with artistic vision to deliver customized landscaping projects. He works closely with clients to understand their goals, ensuring designs balance beauty with practical functionality for residential and commercial properties.
Austin McBride
Irrigation, Lighting, Fencing Manager
Austin McBride oversees irrigation, lighting, and fencing operations at ROST, Inc. With expertise in system design and installation, he ensures efficient water management, enhanced security, and durable fencing solutions tailored to client specifications.
Kelly McBride
Maintenance Manager
Kelly McBride leads the landscape maintenance division with a focus on reliability and client relationships. Her team provides customized care plans, ensuring properties remain pristine through seasonal cleanups, pruning, and year-round upkeep services.
Questions
What services does ROST, Inc. offer?
We provide landscaping design/build, maintenance, irrigation systems, outdoor lighting, fencing, and a full-service garden center for residential and commercial clients.
Do you offer irrigation system maintenance?
Yes, we provide backflow testing, winterization, repairs, and smart controller upgrades for residential and commercial irrigation systems.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Columbia, MO and surrounding regions including Kansas City, St. Louis, Jefferson City, and Centralia, with customized service options for each location.
Are your technicians certified?
Yes, our irrigation technicians are certified for backflow testing, and all crews undergo regular training to maintain industry standards and safety protocols.
Can you design custom outdoor lighting?
We create tailored lighting plans using LED and low-voltage systems, including smart controls, path lights, and accent features for security and aesthetics.
Reviews (6)
M.
Mar 22, 2021
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Excellent customer service and quality work. Perfect every time. Randy, our Service Tech is the best. He is, well, superior in every way.
Brooke Lisenby Stiles
Jun 27, 2020
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We recently had a new flagstone walkway installed by Rost and we couldn't be more pleased. Brendan was great to work with in the designing phase of the project in helping me pick out what type and color of material would look best with my home. Just prior to the actual construction, he returned to our home to suggest tweaking our plan slightly to eliminate potential issues with water drainage/pooling. The final result was perfect, both aesthetically and functionally. Highly recommend Rost!
Barry Johnson
May 19, 2020
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Terrific quality mulch, way better and more affordable than the bagged stuff you get at Home Depot. They delivered the mulch on time and it looks great.
Keith M.
Dec 05, 2019
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Weve been working with Randy for years now and hes great to work with! Excellent customer service!
E. D.
Jul 06, 2019
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Save your money & go someplace else. My folks went to Rost, ordered 2 trees (2.5 " diameter trunk, big trees & yet small enough that one of their workers easily lifted a tree by himself ) & paid quite a bit to have them professionally planted by Rost. That's where Rost's professionalism stopped. To start, one of the trees has a very crooked trunk. The trees are planted above the soil line. BURLAP sacs (which have been shown to hurt root growth can take a decade or more to decay) was left around the root bulbs. PLASTIC twine was tightly wound around the tree trunks
Jesse Martin
Nov 07, 2018
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Superior Irrigation did an amazing job getting me in on a short notice! Randy the tech that showed up was very pleasant and did an awesome Job. Was using another company before but Superior has my business for now on. I would highly recommend them for all your irrigation needs!
