Whether you are renovating a small section of your yard, looking for a master plan to lay out an extensive renovation, or are in need of an engineered retaining wall, we have the experience to complete your project. We will meet with you to determine the scale and condition of your site and will review your goals for your landscaping project. The design can be a simple sketch or an elaborate master plan which will provide views of your site incorporating the elements you have chosen – patios, walkways, walls, steps, wood structures, water features, turf areas and plantings. We then can break out the list of materials and costs for installation. Often we divide the plan into sections which can be completed independently over a number of seasons.
Many of our clients feel that a visit to our showroom assists in providing help to make decisions about materials for use and design ideas. There are countless options in materials in varying size, shape, color, and texture. Whether your project is simple or complex, we will work with you to obtain an outcome that you will enjoy for years. We look forward to meeting with you and are confident that we will exceed your expectations.
Patios and Walkways
Patios and walkways are important elements to a landscape design, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of your lawn and plantings. From brick and concrete to flagstone and bluestone, the material and design options for patios, walkways and driveways are endless and inspiring. Whether it’s a simple bench on a path or a full patio, they create interesting and relaxing spaces that invite you to spend time in your yard.
Ponds and Waterfalls
The relaxation that the sound of a cascading waterfall brings provides a peaceful, tranquil getaway. Our ponds and waterfalls add sound and movement to the landscape, engaging all your senses. A waterfall can connect large ponds or can be built within a wall without a pool of water – “pondless." Interest can be extended even further by adding tropical fish and exotic water plants.
Culverts and Swales
By combining options such as natural boulder stone, flagstone or manufactured block with attractive plantings and mulching, a culvert or drainage pipe that was once an eyesore can be transformed into an attractive landscape element.
Retaining Walls and Steps
Although a retaining wall’s primary function is to stabilize a slope and protect it from erosion, walls are also a great way to create an appealing variation to the landscape. Many clients request small decorative walls due to the added year-round vertical interest. Retaining walls and connecting steps can provide beautiful backdrops for perennial plantings, level areas for plant beds, or borders around a house or outdoor room.
Wooden Structures
Wooden structures such as arbors and pergolas can be used in the garden to provide support for plant material and to define the elements of your “outdoor room." They can emphasize your entertainment and outdoor living space, add filtered shade, and provide an important vertical structure. An arching arbor, for example, is a subtle way to frame the entryway to a garden or patio while adding a vertical feature to support roses, clematis and other climbing plants.
Fire Pits and Fireplaces
Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits are a popular element that have traditionally brought family and friends together. Our staff can discuss with you the numerous options, which range from adding an inviting and detailed full-size fireplace to installing a simple fire pit for gathering around on summer evenings.
Outdoor Kitchens
Whether indoors or outdoors, kitchens are natural gathering place for family and friends. Built-in grills, refrigerators and sinks are popular, as well as countertops and bar areas.
Driveways
Your driveway is an important part of your landscaping. In addition to having a significant impact on curb appeal, it needs to be both durable and functional to hold up to extensive use as well as Sheboygan's changeable seasons.