As we creep closer to spring here in the Midwest, thoughts start turning to the landscape. Did you know that a good, updated landscape can increase a home’s value? Have you been considering fixing up the yard or investing in a new patio, firepit, or outdoor kitchen? If so, keep reading. We’ve compiled a list […]
Our client had a vision for their front entrance. Originally constructed in the 1930’s the concrete porch and walk had settled, cracked and weathered. The existing iron railing was failing and the landscaping was unimpressive, with overgrown and mismatched plantings. The American Landscape team was charged with creating a front entry that complemented the home’s […]
Transforming a blank space takes vision. For this project, we were tasked with the landscape development for a newly-built, contemporary home in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The design and construction involved hardscape, landscape, drainage, irrigation and lighting elements for the property. “Classic, timeless, simplicity, and refined” were the directives given by the client for the design and […]
Earlier this year, we were happy to be a part of establishing a rain garden at a commercial property in Delafield, Wisconsin. The purpose of the rain garden is to collect, absorb and filter run off from the parking lot. A rain garden in this situation has specially engineered soil and filtration layers. Having the rain […]
Brookfield, Wisconsin Our clients purchased this Brookfield, Wisconsin property because they were looking for a home more conducive to spending their golden years than their previous two-story home, which was located atop a large hill. This particular home struck their fancy, mainly for its unique configuration with a central courtyard in the back of […]
Flowers Remove spent flowers and foliage (once yellowed) on spring flowering. Plant tender annuals after the last expected frost date, approximately May 15. Set flower supports early. Let plants grow through them. Over-wintered tender annuals or tropicals such as hibiscus, gardenia, mandevilla and geranium may be pruned, cleaned, fertilized and gradually introduced to a protected […]