Retaining wall and paver patio landscaping project in Greater Lansing, MI

Full-Property Landscape Design & Build — Greater Lansing, MI

Designed to live in.
Built to last.

Design-build landscaping for properties that deserve more than a mow-and-blow. We plan, build, and maintain outdoor spaces across Greater Lansing — from hardscape and drainage to full-property transformations.

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Paver Patio & Pergola

Patios & Hardscaping

Paver Patio & Pergola

Okemos, MI

Fire Pit & Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Fire Pit & Outdoor Living

East Lansing, MI

Tiered Retaining Walls

Retaining Walls

Tiered Retaining Walls

Grand Ledge, MI

Front Yard Refresh

Curb Appeal

Front Yard Refresh

Lansing, MI

Full Backyard Design

Full Landscape Design

Full Backyard Design

Haslett, MI

Lit Stone Walkway

Curb Appeal

Lit Stone Walkway

Okemos, MI

Office Park Landscape

Commercial

Office Park Landscape

Lansing, MI

Backyard Entertaining Space

Outdoor Living

Backyard Entertaining Space

East Lansing, MI

How we work

Four steps, no surprises.

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Free Consultation

We walk your property, talk through how you want to use the space, and listen.

02

Design & Visualize

We create a plan — and where it helps, a 3D rendering — so you see the result before you commit.

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Build It Right

Our crew installs with proper base prep, quality materials, and a clean job site.

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Keep It Thriving

Optional maintenance keeps your landscape looking its best season after season.

Whatever your yard is doing wrong, we've fixed it before.

A blank or builder-grade yard

We turn unfinished space into a designed landscape with purpose and curb appeal.

Standing water & drainage

Soggy spots and runoff solved with proper grading, swales, and drainage that protects your foundation.

Tired, overgrown landscaping

Clear it out, redesign it, and bring it back to something you're proud of.

Unusable slopes

Retaining walls and grading that turn a steep, washing-out yard into flat, usable space.

No place to gather outside

Patios, fire pits, and outdoor living areas built for how you actually entertain.

A property that needs to stay sharp

Reliable maintenance for homes, HOAs, and commercial sites.

Our Promise

We don't consider the job finished until you're genuinely happy with it.

Workmanship-backed, clean job site, on the timeline we agree to — in writing. Every project is backed by our [X-YEAR] hardscape workmanship warranty, and we don't walk away until you say it's right.

Maintenance plans, year-round.

A great landscape is worth keeping. Our maintenance clients get a property that looks its best with zero hassle — and first priority on scheduling.

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Essential

Mowing, edging, and trimming on a regular schedule.

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Complete

Mowing plus bed care, mulch refresh, pruning, and fertilization.

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Property Care+

Full-service for larger residential and commercial sites, including seasonal cleanups.

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Built for properties that actually matter.

We don't do cookie-cutter. Every plan is drawn for the specific grade, drainage, and use of your land.

Design-build under one roof

One team draws the plan and installs it. No finger-pointing between a designer you never see again and a crew that didn't read the specs.

Built for Michigan winters

Proper base prep, drainage, and materials selected for freeze-thaw. Your patio doesn't heave after the first February.

Spaces people actually use

We build outdoor living areas, kitchens, fire pits, and gathering spaces — not just beds and bushes you walk past.

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Who we are

A local crew with skin in the game.

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Where we work.

Our crews work throughout Greater Lansing, Michigan — from Lansing and East Lansing out through Okemos, Holt, Haslett, Grand Ledge, and the surrounding towns. Don't see your community? Give us a call — we likely cover it.

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A landscape contractor built for Greater Lansing.

We're a locally owned landscape design and construction company working across Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos, Haslett, Holt, Mason, Grand Ledge, DeWitt, Williamston, Dimondale, and Eaton Rapids. Mid-Michigan has its own demands — heavy clay soils, drainage that fights you on builder-graded lots, and freeze-thaw winters that pull bad hardscape apart in three seasons. Everything we install is built for the climate it has to survive.

Landscape design in Lansing starts with a real plan. Before any shovel comes out, we walk the property, talk through how you actually use the space, and put together a layout for the whole yard — not just the spot you happened to be looking at. That's the difference between a landscape that ages well and one that feels like a series of unrelated projects bolted together.

Paver patio installation, retaining wall construction, outdoor living spaces, drainage solutions, and landscape lighting make up most of our build work. We over-engineer the base on every hardscape job because that's what holds a patio flat after five Michigan winters — not the pavers themselves.

On the maintenance side, we run lawn care routes, seasonal cleanups, and commercial landscape contracts for HOAs, multi-family, and office properties across Greater Lansing. Same-day-of-week scheduling, one accountable point of contact, COIs on file.

Recent work includes a paver patio and pergola in Okemos, tiered retaining walls in Grand Ledge, and a drainage rebuild in East Lansing that finally ended six years of basement seepage. See the full project gallery, or schedule a free consultation.

Common questions from Lansing homeowners.

Don't see yours? Call us at (248) 765-8516 — happy to talk it through.

How much does a landscaping or design project cost in Lansing?+

It depends on the scope — a refreshed front bed might run a few thousand, a full backyard with patio, plantings, and lighting can run into five or six figures. We give honest, written estimates after the free consultation so you know before you commit.

Do you offer 3D designs or renderings before we build?+

Yes. For full backyard and outdoor living projects, we build a 3D rendering so you see the finished space — materials, plantings, layout — before any construction starts.

What's the best time of year to landscape in Michigan?+

Honestly? Most of the year. Spring through late fall is our build season. Spring plantings get the most established growing time, fall is great for trees, shrubs, and sod — but our calendar fills up early. Book in winter to get a prime spring slot.

Do you do both design and the actual installation?+

Yes — that's the whole point. We design it, our crews build it, and we maintain it after. One team, one accountable contact, no finger-pointing between a designer and a separate contractor.

Do you offer ongoing maintenance plans?+

Yes. Weekly mowing, full-service property care, and commercial maintenance contracts. Existing build clients get first priority on the schedule.

Can you fix drainage and standing-water problems?+

Yes, and it's one of the most common calls we get. Re-grading, French drains, downspout extensions, dry wells — the right fix depends on where the water is coming from and where it needs to go. We diagnose it on the consultation.

Do you work with HOAs, property managers, and commercial properties?+

Yes. We maintain and install for residential, HOA, multi-family, and commercial properties across Greater Lansing. Detailed proposals, COIs on file, and reliable scheduled service.

How long does a typical project take?+

A front-bed refresh might be 1–2 days. A paver patio is usually 1–2 weeks. A full backyard design-build runs several weeks. We give you a clear timeline in the proposal — no vague 'a few weeks' answers.

How long does a paver patio or retaining wall last?+

Built on a proper base, 25+ years for a paver patio and decades for a properly reinforced retaining wall. The base prep is what determines lifespan — not the pavers or blocks themselves.

Is the consultation really free?+

Yes. We come out, walk the property, talk through what you want, and give you a written estimate at no charge. No high-pressure sales pitch.

What areas do you serve?+

Greater Lansing, Michigan — Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos, Holt, Haslett, Mason, Grand Ledge, DeWitt, Williamston, Charlotte, Dimondale, Eaton Rapids, and surrounding communities. If you're nearby and not listed, give us a call — we likely cover it.

Do retaining walls in Michigan need permits?+

Most walls under 4 feet don't. Anything taller usually does, and any wall supporting a structure or affecting drainage to a neighbor often does. We check the requirements for your specific address and handle the paperwork.

What plants survive Michigan winters?+

More than you'd think — but it depends on your exposure, soil, and what zone you're in (most of Greater Lansing is 6a). We design plant palettes around what'll actually thrive on your specific property instead of a generic catalog list.

When is the best time to install sod in Michigan?+

Mid-April through June, or late August through October. Avoid mid-summer if you can — newly laid sod needs cool weather and consistent watering to root.

How long do paver patios last in Michigan?+

Built on a proper base — 8 to 10 inches of compacted aggregate — a paver patio will easily last 25+ years. Built on a thin base, settling and tilting show up within 2–3 winters.

Ready when you are

Let's Design the Yard You Actually Want.

Free consultation and written estimate for residential and commercial projects across Greater Lansing.