Landscaping in Gretna, NE
Hardscape, landscape design, and seasonal care for Gretna homes from Stonebrook to Remington Ridge.
Landscaping across Gretna
Gretna is about a 20 minute drive southwest from our shop at 7502 S 191st St, straight down Highway 370 or through Highway 6. We work across Stonebrook, Pebble Creek, Remington Ridge, Linksview, Prairie Queen, Falling Waters, and the newer builds along the 204th corridor pushing south from Omaha. Most of our Gretna work is full yard builds on new construction plus hardscape upgrades on homes five to ten years into their first landscape.
Gretna soil is Marshall and Sharpsburg silt loam on the upland ridges, with deeper clay on the slopes running down toward the Platte River. That mix is fine for planting beds once prepped, but it moves with frost and holds water in spring, which is why base prep and drainage planning matter on every patio, wall, and footing in this area.
Gretna has its own city government and building department, separate from Omaha and Papillion. Permits run through the City of Gretna. Most residential landscape work needs no permit. Retaining walls four feet or taller, and structures near the HOA-protected drainage easements common in Stonebrook and Pebble Creek, do require review. We pull the permit when it applies.
What we do in Gretna
Landscape design
Full-yard plans with site drawings, plant selection based on zone 5b hardiness, and phased installation so larger scopes can run over two seasons if needed. Good fit for new Stonebrook and Remington Ridge builds finishing their yards from rough grade, and for older subdivisions ready for a reset.
Hardscape and patios
Paver patios, natural stone, and stamped concrete. Gretna's ridge lots and slope transitions mean base depth and drainage are the two things that decide whether a patio holds for 20 years or cracks in 5. We dig to frost depth, compact in lifts, and run drain tile where the grade calls for it.
Retaining walls
Segmental block and natural stone. Under four feet, no permit. Four feet and taller, pulled through the City of Gretna. On the slopes near the Platte side of town we size walls with heavier base rock and run drainage behind the wall, because clay backfill is what pushes walls over in winter when it freezes and expands.
Outdoor kitchens
Built-in grills, fire features, and covered seating designed so the whole space reads as one room. Gas and electrical runs coordinated through licensed subs. Common Gretna build is a full outdoor kitchen with patio and pergola on the back of the house during the initial new-build landscape phase.
Softscape and plantings
Shrub installation, bed renovation, tree planting, and mulch refresh. Plant selection biased toward cultivars that hold up to west-side wind coming off the open ground south and west of town. Native and adaptive picks make HOA review easier in Stonebrook and the other covenanted subdivisions.
Flower beds and seasonal color
Annual rotations, perennial beds, and deep-set edging so grass doesn't creep through after a wet spring. Bloom timing designed so something is in color from May through October, with evergreen structure for winter interest.
Snow removal
Residential driveways and walks, plus commercial lots. Route spots open first-come around Labor Day. Gretna fills early because of repeat annual contracts, and the drive from our shop works for pre-dawn clearing on the commercial side.
Why Gretna homeowners work with us
Divine is veteran-owned. Hunter Willimon, the founder, is on every site, not managing from a truck across town. That matters when the crew hits an unexpected drainage issue mid-dig or a design decision needs a call on the spot.
We're rated 5.0 out of 5 on 18 reviews. Several came from Gretna and west Omaha homeowners after hardscape and landscape projects that wrapped in the last two seasons. We give free written quotes, lock the scope in writing before work starts, and stand behind the build.
The shop is at 7502 S 191st St in southwest Omaha. Response time to Gretna runs about 20 minutes for quote visits and site checks. Call (402) 880-7187 or use the form at the bottom of the page.
Gretna landscaping questions
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Gretna?
Retaining walls under four feet do not need a permit in Gretna. Four feet and taller, or walls supporting a driveway, pool, or above-grade structure, need a building permit from the City of Gretna. Gretna runs its own permit office separate from Omaha and Papillion. Your HOA may layer on additional height and material rules, especially in Stonebrook and Pebble Creek. We pull permits when they apply.
Will my Gretna HOA approve the design?
Most Gretna subdivisions built after 2005 have active HOAs with architectural review committees. Stonebrook, Remington Ridge, Linksview, and Pebble Creek all have formal approval processes for hardscape, fencing, and significant plantings. Before we finalize a design, we pull your covenants, flag the elements that need board approval, and adjust the plan to fit the approved material and plant lists without losing the look you want.
When should I book a spring project in Gretna?
We start booking Gretna spring projects in January. Spots usually fill by late February because demand is steady from the new-build growth on the west and south sides of town. Install windows run from the last hard frost, usually mid to late April in Sarpy County, through November for hardscape. Fall is strong for tree and shrub planting because the roots settle in before summer stress.
How do you handle drainage on Gretna ridge and slope lots?
A lot of Gretna lots sit on ridges or partial slopes. For patios and walls, we grade away from the house, oversize the base gravel, and run drain tile or French drains where the flow against the build is obvious. On lots with HOA-protected drainage easements, we keep all structures outside the easement line and route overflow where the covenants allow.
Get a free estimate for your Gretna project
Call (402) 880-7187 or fill out the contact form. We respond within one business day. Divine is based at 7502 S 191st St, Omaha, NE 68136, serving Gretna and the southwest metro.