At 208 Specialties, we specialize in turning outdoor spaces into breathtaking landscapes that reflect the beauty of Idaho's natural surroundings. With a passion for creativity, sustainability, and craftsmanship, we offer a comprehensive range of landscaping services tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of our clients. Customer satisfaction is our top priority at 208 Specialties. From the initial consultation to project completion, we strive to provide exceptional service and support every step of the way. With clear communication, transparent pricing, and a commitment to quality workmanship, we ensure that your landscaping experience is seamless, stress-free, and rewarding. Whether you're embarking on a small garden project or a full-scale landscape renovation, you can trust 208 Specialties to deliver results that exceed your expectations and enhance your outdoor living experience. Experience the 208 Specialties difference and unlock the full potential of your outdoor space. Whether you're dreaming of a tranquil backyard retreat, a vibrant community park, or a welcoming commercial landscape, trust our team to bring your vision to life with creativity, expertise, and unparalleled craftsmanship. With 208 Specialties, your landscape dreams are within reach. Call for a FREE estimate today!
"Brandon and his team at 208 Specialties did a HUGE heated paver driveway project for me and they nailed it! Everyone on the team was great to work with and they did a fantastic job. Brandon was friendly throughout the whole process and flexible along the way. They not only did the pavers, but they embedded the electric heat cable so my driveway stays nice and clear even in Donnelly winters! I can’t say enough about them and would highly recommend them for your next landscaping or paver project!"
Jesse M on March 2024
At 208 Specialties, we specialize in turning outdoor spaces into breathtaking landscapes that reflect the beauty of Idaho's natural surroundings. With a passion for creativity, sustainability, and craftsmanship, we offer a comprehensive range of landscaping services tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of our clients. Customer satisfaction is our top priority at 208 Specialties. From the initial consultation to project completion, we strive to provide exceptional service and support every step of the way. With clear communication, transparent pricing, and a commitment to quality workmanship, we ensure that your landscaping experience is seamless, stress-free, and rewarding. Whether you're embarking on a small garden project or a full-scale landscape renovation, you can trust 208 Specialties to deliver results that exceed your expectations and enhance your outdoor living experience. Experience the 208 Specialties difference and unlock the full potential of your outdoor space. Whether you're dreaming of a tranquil backyard retreat, a vibrant community park, or a welcoming commercial landscape, trust our team to bring your vision to life with creativity, expertise, and unparalleled craftsmanship. With 208 Specialties, your landscape dreams are within reach. Call for a FREE estimate today!
"Brandon and his team at 208 Specialties did a HUGE heated paver driveway project for me and they nailed it! Everyone on the team was great to work with and they did a fantastic job. Brandon was friendly throughout the whole process and flexible along the way. They not only did the pavers, but they embedded the electric heat cable so my driveway stays nice and clear even in Donnelly winters! I can’t say enough about them and would highly recommend them for your next landscaping or paver project!"
Jesse M on March 2024
Natural stone fabricator, that is MIA accredited. We are highly experienced in stone fabrication, installation and maintenance. We are dedicated to quality product, quality installation and total customer satisfaction.
Natural stone fabricator, that is MIA accredited. We are highly experienced in stone fabrication, installation and maintenance. We are dedicated to quality product, quality installation and total customer satisfaction.
General Contractor/Framer/Remodel/Handyman
"Low quality."
Ted B on February 2024
General Contractor/Framer/Remodel/Handyman
"Low quality."
Ted B on February 2024
Bishop Builders, where integrity, accountability and the passion for building are echoed in every step of every project; large or small.
"They do shoddy work and they don't stand behind their work. Typical crooked, dumb and dishonest builder."
Kim L on February 2024
Bishop Builders, where integrity, accountability and the passion for building are echoed in every step of every project; large or small.
"They do shoddy work and they don't stand behind their work. Typical crooked, dumb and dishonest builder."
Kim L on February 2024
4 employees; we are licensed concrete contractors with a public works license in the state of Idaho; full payment is due upon completion of job, unless otherwise indicated.
4 employees; we are licensed concrete contractors with a public works license in the state of Idaho; full payment is due upon completion of job, unless otherwise indicated.
Excavation, fine grading, complete site prep, licenced complex septic installer Idaho and Oregon, gravel products, demolition.
Excavation, fine grading, complete site prep, licenced complex septic installer Idaho and Oregon, gravel products, demolition.
Trust the family owned team that's been serving Idaho since 1995! Our licensed, bonded, and insured professionals will deliver amazing results for your residential or commercial property. Call us today for your FREE estimate! You'll get guaranteed work from our family owned team. We're licensed, bonded, and insured, and we're proud to be members of Angie's List and the Better Business Bureau. Ask about our senior discounts! You'll never have to worry about your new driveway, parking lot, or other installation, because we guarantee all of our work. Call us today for a FREE estimate.
"Never returned calls."
Christina C on June 2020
Trust the family owned team that's been serving Idaho since 1995! Our licensed, bonded, and insured professionals will deliver amazing results for your residential or commercial property. Call us today for your FREE estimate! You'll get guaranteed work from our family owned team. We're licensed, bonded, and insured, and we're proud to be members of Angie's List and the Better Business Bureau. Ask about our senior discounts! You'll never have to worry about your new driveway, parking lot, or other installation, because we guarantee all of our work. Call us today for a FREE estimate.
"Never returned calls."
Christina C on June 2020
FarWest Garden Center is celebrating it's 36 year in business. We love plants! Come see our extensive collection of flowering annuals, perennials, shrubs & trees. We also stock pavers & wall block, statuary, pottery, garden art, patio furniture & bulk mulch. Bring a photo in of the area in your yard you'd like to landscape or spruce up and we will be happy to assist you in picking plants that work well. Open M-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm.
FarWest Garden Center is celebrating it's 36 year in business. We love plants! Come see our extensive collection of flowering annuals, perennials, shrubs & trees. We also stock pavers & wall block, statuary, pottery, garden art, patio furniture & bulk mulch. Bring a photo in of the area in your yard you'd like to landscape or spruce up and we will be happy to assist you in picking plants that work well. Open M-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm.
We are booked out for this calendar year! Welcome to Habiscapes where we pride ourselves in the creation of distinctive and nature-friendly outdoor spaces. Habiscapes will work with you to create a xeric landscape that will reduce water consumption and maintenance by utilizing beautiful, indigenous plantings. These water-wise and fire-safe landscapes incorporate special designs that showcase drought tolerant shrubs, trees, grasses, perennials and stone. Our landscapes are guaranteed to attract local wildlife, including birds, bees and butterflies, into your gardens and natural areas. We are typically booked months in advance so please plan accordingly...we do not install concrete curbing, driveways or walkways but opt to work with natural stone or paver products.
"We tried getting few quotes from different landscaping company and had hard time getting commitments on their calendar for over a year until we found Michael from Habiscapes. He was very professional, knowledgeable, organized, trustworthy and easy to work with. [*** Link removed ***] After reviewing the landscaping design in September, we got on his calendar for first week in June and he was spot on to start the work as planned. Michael gave excellent design suggestions to work on our project with native plants, habitat, steep slope design and keeping the budget in mind. Michael’s entire crew was very professional starting with his team supervisor James and rest of the crew Taylor and couple other guys, Who all did an extraordinary job. They all were always sharp on time in the morning at 8:30 am and packed up sharp at 4:30 pm giving us heads-up on the work planned for the next days and where we were on the schedule. This helped me and my husband plan our work schedules etc. They all worked hard moving huge boulders from the front to the back slopes, setting large few feet wide stepping stone slabs steps carefully so they do not damaged out front driveway. They did complete sprinkler work and setup vegetable beds. They completed our project as planned and updating us as they went where the sprinklers were and how to maintain the new landscaping for long term. They left our property and our neighborhood clean without leaving any mess. Couple of our neighbors were also impressed and already have started to work with Michael on their landscaping projects. Writing reviews is not my thing, but this crew were fabulous and deserve highest recommendation that anyone would be looking in a great landscaping company. I am already planning to work with them on my back patio paver project next. Thank you Michael and crew!!"
Neha C on August 2022
We are booked out for this calendar year! Welcome to Habiscapes where we pride ourselves in the creation of distinctive and nature-friendly outdoor spaces. Habiscapes will work with you to create a xeric landscape that will reduce water consumption and maintenance by utilizing beautiful, indigenous plantings. These water-wise and fire-safe landscapes incorporate special designs that showcase drought tolerant shrubs, trees, grasses, perennials and stone. Our landscapes are guaranteed to attract local wildlife, including birds, bees and butterflies, into your gardens and natural areas. We are typically booked months in advance so please plan accordingly...we do not install concrete curbing, driveways or walkways but opt to work with natural stone or paver products.
"We tried getting few quotes from different landscaping company and had hard time getting commitments on their calendar for over a year until we found Michael from Habiscapes. He was very professional, knowledgeable, organized, trustworthy and easy to work with. [*** Link removed ***] After reviewing the landscaping design in September, we got on his calendar for first week in June and he was spot on to start the work as planned. Michael gave excellent design suggestions to work on our project with native plants, habitat, steep slope design and keeping the budget in mind. Michael’s entire crew was very professional starting with his team supervisor James and rest of the crew Taylor and couple other guys, Who all did an extraordinary job. They all were always sharp on time in the morning at 8:30 am and packed up sharp at 4:30 pm giving us heads-up on the work planned for the next days and where we were on the schedule. This helped me and my husband plan our work schedules etc. They all worked hard moving huge boulders from the front to the back slopes, setting large few feet wide stepping stone slabs steps carefully so they do not damaged out front driveway. They did complete sprinkler work and setup vegetable beds. They completed our project as planned and updating us as they went where the sprinklers were and how to maintain the new landscaping for long term. They left our property and our neighborhood clean without leaving any mess. Couple of our neighbors were also impressed and already have started to work with Michael on their landscaping projects. Writing reviews is not my thing, but this crew were fabulous and deserve highest recommendation that anyone would be looking in a great landscaping company. I am already planning to work with them on my back patio paver project next. Thank you Michael and crew!!"
Neha C on August 2022
The average cost of a gravel driveway is about $1.25 to $2 per square foot, including the cost of materials, equipment, and professional installation. For example, a 16-by-30-foot driveway costs about $1,500. Cost factors include the type of gravel, how thick the gravel is installed, the condition of the landscape, and labor costs. Overall costs will vary depending on where you live and how accessible the job site is.
A gravel driveway should be at least 4 to 6 inches deep, depending on the soil it’s installed on. Softer soil that doesn’t drain well should have a deeper gravel driveway. Deeper gravel will mean you spend more on materials and labor, but you’ll get a more stable driveway and avoid damage that needs to be filled or graded flat again.
Because gravel moves, it requires different maintenance than asphalt or concrete. Here are a few maintenance tips for your gravel driveway. Every few years (or as often as needed):
Grade and level your driveway
Rake to fill holes and ruts
Compact any refilled potholes
Remove weeds with herbicide or by hand
Spray it with water to reduce the amount of dust kicked up
Avoid using a snowplow during winter months
A gravel driveway should last for up to 100 years with proper upkeep, which is minimal. Maintaining a gravel driveway includes grading and adding fresh gravel to fill in potholes. Otherwise, a gravel driveway holds up well to all kinds of weather. Plowing in the winter can be challenging and the gravel can develop ruts or potholes that need to be repaired, but the cost and longevity of gravel compared to concrete, asphalt, and pavers makes gravel an economical option, especially for long and/or wide driveways.