Coeur d'Alene Landscape Design and Construction
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Landscaping
in Coeur d'Alene
Cross Creek Landscape Design + Build is a landscaping and landscape design company in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, working from our office at 421 E Coeur d'Alene Ave, Suite 2 and across Kootenai and Bonner counties. Every project starts with a free on-site consultation; then our designers draw it in house and our own crews build it.
Towns we serve from the Coeur d'Alene office:
| Address | 421 E Coeur d'Alene Ave Suite 2 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (208) 518-9480 |
| Serving | Kootenai and Bonner counties |
| Consultation | Free, on site |
About Us
Where Heaven Meets Earth
We are highly skilled in a wide array of landscape design and architecture disciplines. Our work combine minimalism and elegance to deliver the landscape you've always fantasized about. We'll really listen to you and tailor the project to your desires and budget, no matter the details.
Our mission is to obey God and, in doing so, see a wave of revival of repentance in our community. Putting our hope and trust in Jesus.
Featured Work
Portfolio
Design & Architecture
Fire Pits & Fireplaces
Water Features
Pergolas, Pavilions, & Gazebos
Garden Beds
Outdoor Kitchens
Patios & Walkways
Privacy Walls
Retaining Walls
Yard Lighting
Hot Tubs
Pickleball Courts
Putting Greens
Local Know-How
Building in
Coeur d'Alene
We design and build across Coeur d'Alene, from the Fort Grounds, the Garden District and Sanders Beach to Coeur d'Alene Place, Riverstone and the hillsides below Canfield Mountain.
Hillside lots
Much of Coeur d'Alene climbs away from the lake, and steep lots inside the city's Hillside Overlay Zone come with limits on how much ground can be disturbed. So rather than flatten a slope, the design works with it: boulder retaining walls, terraces and stone steps that turn a grade into usable space.
Snow load and freeze-thaw
North Idaho winters are hard on anything built outside. A paver patio needs a base deep enough to ride out freeze-thaw without heaving, and pergolas and pavilions have to carry real snow. Both are designed for it from the first drawing.
Plants for zones 6b and 7a
The USDA's 2023 hardiness map puts Coeur d'Alene in zones 6b and 7a: cold snaps in winter, hot and dry through July and August. Planting plans lean on species that handle both, with irrigation zoned so beds and lawn each get the water they need.
Near the lake and the timber
Below the high water mark on the lake, seawalls and similar work need an encroachment permit from the Idaho Department of Lands. On lots that back onto timber, NFPA's Firewise program asks for a noncombustible strip in the first five feet around the house. Both shape the design from the start.
From the Blog
Coeur d'Alene
Guides
Maintaining Your Landscape: Preparing for Fall in Northern Idaho
How It Works
Process
Free
Consultation
Survey
& Design
Approval
& Scheduling
Construction
& Install
Case Studies
Recent Projects
A Front-to-Back Transformation in Coeur d'Alene
Low-Maintenance Luxury Backyard
Resort-Style Landscape Transformation Overlooking Coeur d'Alene
Testimonials
What
They Say
Genuine words from the people we’ve had the pleasure to work with.
Common Questions
Coeur d'Alene
Landscaping FAQs
Do you design and build in Coeur d'Alene?
Yes. Coeur d'Alene is home: our office is downtown, and our designers and crews work across the city and the rest of Kootenai and Bonner counties. The first visit, an on-site consultation, is free.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Coeur d'Alene?
Under the building code Idaho cities adopt, a retaining wall taller than four feet, measured from the bottom of its footing, or one holding back extra load such as a driveway, generally needs a building permit. Lots in the Hillside Overlay Zone also have grading rules of their own. The design takes both into account.
Can you build on a hillside or lakefront lot?
Yes. Several of our case studies are hillside and lake properties around Coeur d'Alene, where boulder walls, terraced patios and stone steps turn a steep lot into usable space while keeping the view open.
When should I start planning?
Design and drawings work well in fall and winter, while the ground is frozen and building waits. That way the plan is approved and ready to build when spring comes.
How do I get on the build calendar?
Start with the consultation and design. Once you have signed off on the design, a deposit reserves your spot, and spots fill first come, first served, so a design finished over the winter gets the best pick of spring dates.
Contact
Let's Work
Together
and let's talk it through.